Lithium Ion Battery BL1401

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

For the battery cell, chemical materials are stored in a hermetically sealed metal case, designed to withstand temperatures and pressures encountered during normal use. As a result, during normal use, there is no physical danger of ignition or explosion and chemical danger of hazardous materials' leakage. However, if exposed to a fire, added mechanical shocks, decomposed, added electric stress by miss-use, the gas release vent will be operated. The battery cell case will be breached at the extremity, hazardous materials may be released. Moreover, if heated strongly by a surrounding fire, acrid gas may be emitted.

Most important adverse effects

and effects

Potential health effects

Inhalation: The electrolyte may cause severe irritation of the mouth and upper respiratory tract with a burning sensation, pain, burns and inflammation in the nose and throat; there may also be coughing or difficulty breathing. Skin contact: Electrolyte contact with the skin may cause burns to the skin or severe irritation. Eye contact: The steam of the electrolyte stimulates eyes. Electrolyte contact with the eyes may cause irritation and inflammation. it may cause irreversible damage to the eyes. Contact may cause corneal burns.

Environmental effects

The battery should not be released to the environment; they should be recycled wherever possible or be disposed of as hazardous waste at an appropriate recycling facility. ・Specific hazards: If the electrolyte contacts with water, it will generate detrimental hydrogen fluoride. Since the leaked electrolyte is a flammable liquid, do not bring close to fire.