IFR18650EC

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Directive 1999/45/EC: Classification of the substance or mixture

2.3 Other hazards

2.3.1 Primary route(s) to exposure: This product is safe with normal use. Exposure to the ingredients contained within and/or their combustion products could be harmful. Risk of exposure occurs only if the battery is mechanically, thermally, or electrically abused to the point of compromising the enclosure. If this occurs, exposure to the electrolyte solution contained within can occur by inhalation, ingestion, eye contact, and skin contact. The battery should not be opened or burned. 2.3.2 Inhalation Inhalation of material from a sealed battery/cell is not an expected route of exposure. Vapors or mists from a compromised battery/cell may cause respiratory irritation. 2.3.3 Ingestion Swallowing of material from a sealed battery/cell is not an expected route of exposure. Swallowing the contents of a compromised cell may cause serious chemical burns of the mouth, esophagus, and gastrointestinal tract. 2.3.4 Skin Contact between the skin and battery will not cause harm. Contact with the contents of a compromised cell/battery can cause severe irritation or burns to the skin. 2.3.5 Eye Contact between the eye and battery will not cause harm. Contact with the contents of a compromised cell/battery can cause severe irritation or burns to the eye. 2.3.6 Chemical compatibility: Incompatible with conductive liquids, oxidizing agents, reducing agents, acids, and bases.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This product is not classified as hazardous according to EC 1272/2008 under normal use. 2.1.2 Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC This product is not classified as hazardous according to Directive 67/548/EEC under normal use. 2.1.3 Classification according to Directive 1999/45/EC This product is not classified as hazardous according to Directive 1999/45/EC under normal use. 2.2 Label elements