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Cautions and Warnings
Potential Health Effects
• Acute (short term): In the event that the cell or pack ruptures, the electrolyte solution
contained within the cell will corrode and can cause burns to skin and eyes.
• Inhalation: Inhaling materials from a sealed cell is not an expected route of exposure.
Vapors or mists from a ruptured cell can cause respiratory irritation.
• Ingestion: Swallowing materials from a sealed cell is not an expected route of exposure.
Swallowing the contents of an open cell can cause serious chemical burns to mouth,
esophagus, and gastrointestinal tract.
• Skin: Contact between the cell and skin will not cause any harm. Skin contact with the
contents of an open cell can cause severe irritation or burns to the skin.
• Eye: Contact between the cell and the eye will not cause any harm. Eye contact with the
contents of an open cell can cause severe irritation or burns to the eye.
• Interactions with other chemicals: Immersion in high conductivity liquids can corrode
or breach the cell or battery enclosure. The electrolyte solution inside of the cells can react
with alkaline (basic) materials and present a flammability hazard.
First Aid Measures
The hazardous components of this cell or battery are contained within a sealed unit. The following
measures are only applicable if exposure has occurred to components when a cell or battery leaks, is
exposed to high temperatures or is mechanically, electrically or physically abused/damaged. The
hazardous contents are caustic alkaline electrolytes contained in cells with lithium metal oxide
cathodes, graphite and carbon anodes and polyvinyliden fluoride binders.
• Ingestion: INDUCE VOMITING. Quickly transport victim to an emergency care facility.
• Eye Contact: Do not rub eyes. Immediately flush the contaminated eye(s) with water for at
least 15 minutes. Quickly transport victim to an emergency care facility.
• Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothes and shoes immediately. Wash extraneous
matter or contact region with soap and plenty of water immediately. Seek medical
attention.
• Inhalation: Make the victim blow his/her nose and gargle. Seek medical attention.
Fire Fighting Measures
In the event of a fire, suitable extinguishing media would be: plenty of water, carbon dioxide gas,
nitrogen gas, chemical powder fire extinguishing medium, and fire foam.
CAUTION: Corrosive gas may be emitted during the fire.
When the battery burns with other combustibles simultaneously, take a fire-extinguishing method
which correspond to the combustibles.
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