ICR 18650 Cells, 2.4Ah

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Routes of Entry: Skin Contact: No Skin Absorption: No Eye Contact: No Inhalation: No Ingestion: No Overview: Notice to reader: These cells have passed the quality, performance and manufacturing tests outlined in the United Nations Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part 38.3. Since these cells meet the highest standards they are unlikely to vent causing injury. The remainder of this Material Safety Data Sheet will deal with procedures for unlikely exposures to the contents of these cells. When cells are handled as recommended by the manufacturer, there is no risk of injury. Cells must not be crushed, punctured, incinerated, immersed in water, or heated over 100oC. If, perchance, accidental exposure occurs, wash affected area with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention. Fires involving batteries should be extinguished by use of CO2, dry chemical powder, or foam.

Potential Acute Health Effects

In the unlikely event of accidental exposure. Direct contact with skin and eyes are to be considered serious and must be treated immediately. Contact with eyes will cause burns. Failure to adequately administer immediate first aid may cause permanent eye injury resulting in possible blindness. Contact with the skin will cause effects ranging from severe irritation to burns that may be delayed. Although ingestion is an unlikely route of entry, ingestion will cause corrosion of the mouth and the upper gastrointestinal tract. Swelling of the tissues in the throat and mouth may result in extreme difficulty in swallowing. Significant swelling may restrict air passages. In all cases of ingestion, the risk of aspiration into the lungs exists. Entry into the lungs can cause permanent damage to the lungs resulting in pulmonary edema. This condition may lead to death. Inhalation of fumes or mists may cause the formation of hydrofluoric acid in the respiratory tract. Hydrofluoric acid is extremely toxic by inhalation.

Potential chronic health

Prolonged or repeated exposure to this material may cause liver, kidney or bone damage. Exposure to fluorides may result in digestive disturbances, mottled tooth enamel, abnormal hardening of the bones or other bone changes. Mutagenic tests conducted on S. Typhimurium microorganisms have been positive. This product is considered a carcinogen.