(AS LABELED)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

1272/2008 This capacitor is manufactured electronic product that contains primarily non-hazardous materials, including metal and plastic. Ultracapacitors are sealed, metal containers (steel or aluminum) which enclose layers of Proprietary Carbon which is saturated by an electrolyte solution, aluminum and plastic. The electrolyte solution contains a quaternary salt compound (tetraethyl aluminum tetrafluoroborate) dissolved in the solvent Proprietary Cyano-Substituted Hydrocarbon. The assembled layers are inserted into the outer metal container and are saturated with the electrolyte, sealed and stored in an uncharged state. There are minor hazards that can arise from exposure to the Proprietary Carbon. 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.

Product definition

This product a solid article consisting of an opaque plastic and metal, sealed case, which is filled with an electrolyte solution that has been completely absorbed on Proprietary Carbon. Health This product is considered a manufactured article and presents negligible health hazards under typical use conditions. Misuse of this product, such as deliberate destruction, overcharging or heating, may cause electric shock or may release the Proprietary Carbon or electrolyte solution contained within the sealed case. Flammability Hazards: The Proprietary 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. ammonium oxides, nitrogen oxides, carbon oxides, hydrogen cyanide and 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. Involvement in a fire may cause the capacitor case to burst. Reactivity Hazards: Negligible.

Environmental hazards

Negligible. Emergency Considerations: Emergency responders must wear the proper personal protective equipment (and have appropriate fire-suppression equipment) suitable for the situation to which they are responding. Appropriate precautions should be taken in event of rupture of container under emergency conditions including fire.