Security Datasheet

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Revision: 20.06.2023 MSDS 2.001.053
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Varta Consumer Batteries GmbH & Co. KGaA
Alfred-Krupp-Str. 9
73479 Ellwangen
Germany
7 Handling and storage
Guideline for safe handling: Always follow the warning information on the batteries and in the manuals of devices. Only
use the recommended battery types. Keep batteries away from children. Keep small cells and
Batteries which are considered swallowable out of the reach of children. For devices to be
used by children, the battery casing should be protected against unauthorized access.
Unpacked batteries shall not lie about in bulk. In case of battery change always replace all
batteries by new ones of identical type and brand. Do not swallow batteries. Swallowing may
lead to burns, perforation of soft tissue, and death.
Severe burns can occur within 2 h of ingestion. In case of ingestion of a cell or battery, seek
Medical assistance promptly. Do not throw batteries into water. Do not throw batteries into
fire. Avoid deep discharge. Do not short-circuit batteries. Use recommended charging time
and current. Do not open or disassemble batteries.
Supply to private end users: In case the products are supplied to private end users packed with equipment or contained in
Equipment it is strongly recommended to follow UL product and instruction manual
requirements. The product is required to be marked with a graphical symbol that alerts the
user to refer to the instruction manual. The instruction manual itself is required to contain
• an attention word, such as “Caution”, “Warning”, or “Danger”,
• a brief description of possible hazards associated with mishandling of the battery,
such as burn hazard, fire hazard, explosion hazard,
• a list of actions to take to avoid possible hazards, such as “do not crush,
disassemble, dispose of in fire”, or similar actions,
• instructions regarding replacement batteries if the batteries are replaceable by
the user,
• a warning marking with text to alert the user of the potential chemical burn
hazard associated with coin/button battery ingestion,
• an instruction as to the presence of a coin/button cell battery,
• possible effects of battery ingestion,
• an instruction to keep batteries away from children, and
• an advice to seek immediate medical attention if it suspected that batteries have
either been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body.
A lithium ion battery pack shall be marked with the following or equivalent: “CAUTION: Risk of
fire and burns. Do not open, crush, heat above manufacturer’s specified maximum
temperature or incinerate.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions”.
Further advice for health professionals: https://www.poison.org/battery/guideline
Environmental conditions: For normal storage, the temperature should be between +10 °C and +25 °C and never exceed
+35 °C. For short exposition (e.g. during transport) temperature may be in the range of −20 °C
to +60 °C. Extremes of humidity (over 95 % and below 40 % relative humidity) for sustained
periods should be avoided since they are detrimental to both batteries and packaging.
Batteries should therefore not be stored next to heating devices, nor in direct sunlight. Avoid
large temperature changes. At higher temperature the electrical performance may be
reduced. Refer to the cell data sheet for more details.
Storage category It is recommended to consider the “Technical Rule for Hazardous Substances TRGS 510 -
according to TRGS 510: Storage of hazardous substances in nonstationary containers” and to handle lithium ion
batteries 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: VdS 3103.
In case of storage of large amounts (used storage volume > 7 m3 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 fireextinguishing system shall reflect the extinguishing agents
mentioned in section 5.