160V & 170V Modules; SkelMod

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

According to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP) This assembly of articles is a manufactured electronic product that contains primarily non-hazardous materials, including metal, plastic and rubber. However, it also includes ultracapacitors which are are non-hazardous articles as well, but do contain hazardous substances sealed within the product. The mentioned hazardous substances ARE NOT INTENDED FOR REALEASE DURING NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT*. Ultracapacitors are housed in an aluminum casing, which gives durability. Ultracapacitors are sealed, metal containers (zinc plated stainless steel and aluminum), which enclose layers of activated carbon that is saturated with an electrolyte solution. The electrolyte solution contains a quaternary salt compound (tetraethylammonium tetrafluoroborate) dissolved in the solvent acetonitrile. The assembled layers of activated carbon are inserted into an outer metal container and are saturated with the above mentioned electrolyte solution and then are sealed and stored in an electrically uncharged state. If the contents of these Ultracapacitors remain sealed in the outer shell and they are kept uncharged, persons handling this product will avoid most of the risks described herein for all hazardous components of the electrolyte. As such, precautions should be taken to avoid rupture or overheating the sealed metal containers. * Capacitors containing electrolyte are considered to be articles under REACH-regulation, because electrolyte is not intended to be released during use. Therefore substance registration requirements do not apply to the substances contained in capacitors. CLP- regulation compliant classification and REACH-regulation compliant SDS are to be provided for substances and mixtures only. The current product is an assembly of articles, therefore classification, labelling and SDS are not a legal requirement.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Under normal conditions of use, the ultracapacitors are hermetically sealed. Classification according EC regulation 1272/2008 (CLP): not applicable. The product is not a substance or a mixture, but an article. Providing the Safety Data Sheet takes place on a voluntary basis for information purposes only.

2.2 Label elements

Hazard components for labelling- not applicable. Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP] not applicable. There is no legal requirement for the product to be specially labelled.

2.3 Other hazards

The product should not be opened or burned. Exposure to the ingredients contained within or their combustion products could be harmful. Skin contact with the carbon may cause mild irritation The activated carbon may be combustible and may be ignited if exposed to an ignition source or if subjected to direct flame. If involved in a fire, the chemicals contained in the case may decompose and produce toxic gases (e.g. carbon oxides, propylene glycol, hydrogen fluoride and boron compounds). During a fire involving this product care should be taken to avoid inhalation of fumes. Misuse of this product, such as overcharging, may release these toxic fumes as well.