Datasheet

Safety Data Sheet
MSDS 2.001.005
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VARTA Microbattery GmbH
Daimlerstraße 1
73479 Ellwangen
Germany
Fo_175
Edition:
02.01.2018
Version:
19
Storage:
Storage preferably at room temperature (approx. 20°C). Avoid large
temperature changes. Avoid direct sunlight. At higher temperature the electrical
performance may be reduced.
Storage of unpacked batteries can cause short circuit and heat generation.
Storage category
according to TRGS 510:
It is recommended to consider the “Technical Rule for Hazardous Substances
TRGS 510 - Storage of hazardous substances in nonstationary containers” and
to handle lithium primary button cells according to storage category 11
(“combustible solids“).
Storage of large amounts:
Follow the recommendations of the German Insurance Association (GDV -
“Gesamtverband der Deutschen Versicherungswirtschaft e.V.”) concerning
lithium batteries:
http://vds.de/fileadmin/vds_publikationen/vds_3103_web.pdf
In case of storage of large amounts (used storage volume > 7 m
3
and/or more
than 6 pallets) batteries shall be stored in fire-resistant or separated rooms or
areas (e.g. warehouse or container for hazardous materials). Mixed storage
with other products is not allowed. The storage area shall be monitored by an
automatic fire detection system, connected to a permanently manned place. A
fire-extinguishing system shall reflect the extinguishing agents mentioned in
chapter 5.
8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Under normal conditions (during discharge) release of ingredients does not occur.
9. Physical and chemical properties
Not applicable if closed.
10. Stability and reactivity
Dangerous reactions: When heated above 100°C the risk of rupture occurs.
11. Toxicological information
Under normal conditions (during charge and discharge) release of ingredients does not occur. In case of accidental
release see information in chapter 2.
Swallowing of a battery can be harmful. Call the local Poison Control Centre for advice and follow-up.
12. Ecological information
Lithium primary button cells manufactured by VARTA Microbattery do not contain heavy metals as defined by the
European directives 2006/66/EC Article 21; they comply with the chemical composition requirements of this Directive.
Mercury has not been “intentionally introduced (as distinguished from mercury that may be incidentally present in
other materials)” in the sense of the U.S.A. “Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act’’
(May 13 1996).
The Regulation on Mercury Content Limitation for Batteries promulgated on 1997-12-31 by the China authorities
including the State Administration of Light Industry and the State Environmental Protection Administration defines ‘low
mercury’ as ‘mercury content by weight in battery as less than 0.025%’, and ‘mercury free’ as ‘mercury content by
weight in battery as less than 0.0001%’. And therefore: Varta lithium primary button cells/batteries belong to the
category of mercury-free battery (mercury content lower than 0.0001%).