Certifications 2

Safety Data Sheet
MSDS 2.001.022
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VARTA Microbattery GmbH
Daimlerstraße 1
73479 Ellwangen
Germany
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Edition:
02.01.2018
Version:
12
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 the following
rules:
The product should be marked with a graphical symbol that alerts the user to
refer to the instruction manual.
The instruction manual itself should contain
- 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,
- an advice to seek immediate medical attention if it suspected that batteries
have either been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body.
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 of large amounts:
If possible, store the batteries in original packaging (short circuit protection).
A fire alarm is recommended.
For automatic fire extinction consider chapter 5 “Fire fighting measures”.
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 primary zinc/ silver oxide button cells according to storage
category 11 (“combustible solids“).
8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Under normal conditions (discharge, avoid prolonged deep 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 70°C the risk of rupture occurs.
11. Toxicological information
Under normal conditions (discharge, avoid prolonged deep discharge) release of ingredients does not occur. If
accidental release occurs see information in section 2, 3, and 4.
Swallowing of a battery can be harmful. Call the local Poison Control Centre for advice and follow-up.
12. Ecological information
VARTA primary zinc/silver oxide button cells 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 primary zinc/silver oxide button cells belong to the
category of mercury-free battery (mercury content lower than 0.0001%).