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SAMSUNG SDI Co., LTD   
Date: January 17, 2014     Revision no.: 00 
MODEL INR18650-20Q 
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OSHA  Hazard  Communication:  This  material  is  not  considered  hazardous  by  the  OSHA  Hazard 
Communication Standard 29CFR 1910.1200.   
Carcinogenicity (NTP):   
Not listed   
Carcinogenicity (IARC):   
Not listed   
Carcinogenicity (OSHA):   
Not listed   
Special hazards for human health and environment 
There is no hazard when the measures for handling and storage are followed. 
In case of cell damage, possible release of dangerous substances and a flammable gas mixture. 
3. Composition/information on ingredients 
Hazardous components   
CAS-No. 
Chemical name 
Quantity 
1307-96-6 
Cobalt oxide 
< 30 % 
1313-13-9 
Manganese dioxide 
< 30 % 
1313-99-1 
Nickel oxide 
< 30 % 
7440-44-0 
Carbon 
< 30 % 
Electrolyte (*) 
< 20 % 
24937-79-9 
Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVdF) 
< 10 % 
7429-90-5 
Aluminium foil 
2 - 10 % 
7440-50-8 
Copper foil 
2 - 10 % 
Aluminium and inert materials 
5 - 10 % 
Full text of each relevant R phrase can be found in heading 16. 
Further Information   
For information purposes: 
(*) Main ingredients: Lithium hexafluorophosphate, organic carbonates 
Because of the cell structure the dangerous ingredients will not be available if used properly. 
During charge process a lithium graphite intercalation phase is formed.   
Mercury content:    Hg < 0.1mg/kg 
Cadmium content:    Cd < 1mg/kg 
Lead content:    Pb< 10mg/kg 
4. First Aid Measures 
General information 
The following first aid measures are required only in case of exposure to interior battery components after 
damage of the external battery casing. 
Undamaged, closed cells do not represent a danger to the health. 
After inhalation   








