Lithium Ion Battery

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, explosion or chemical danger of hazardous materials leakage. However, if exposed to a fire, added mechanical shocks, decomposed and/or added electric stress by misuse, the gas release vent will operate. At the extreme, the battery cell case will be breached and hazardous materials may be released. Moreover, if heated significantly by the surrounding fire, acrid gas may be released.

Most important adverse effects

and effects

Potential health effects

Inhalation The steam of the electrolyte has an anesthesia-like action and stimulates the respiratory tract. Skin contact: The steam of the electrolyte stimulates the skin. The electrolyte-skin contact causes a sore and stimulation on the skin. Eye contact: The steam of the electrolyte stimulates eyes. The electrolyte-eye contact causes a sore and stimulation of the eye. Especially, a substance that causes a strong inflammation of the eyes is present.

Environmental effects

Since a battery cell remains in the environment, it must be disposed of properly. If the electrolyte contacts water, it will generate hydrogen fluoride. Since electrolyte is flammable liquid, do not expose to fire.