CAE Aria - General Safety and Transport

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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.
Safety Measures
Review the precautions for handling before replacing a battery utilizing guidance from CAE.
Should exposure to hazardous battery components occur, or in the event of a fire, follow all local first
aid measures and safety protocols.
Transport Information
CAE complies with the most current International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods
Regulations when transporting and shipping Li-ion batteries. The following terms are defined as
follows:
Consignment - Equivalent to the term "shipment,” meaning one or more packages of
hazardous materials accepted from one shipper at one time and at one address, receipted
in one lot, and moving to one consignee at one destination address.
Equipment - The device or apparatus for which the lithium cells or batteries will provide
electrical power for its operation.
It is the shipper’s responsibility to ensure that the consignment is packed in compliance to the latest
edition of the applicable regulations. Regulations require appropriate training for shipping dangerous
goods. Shipping regulations and requirements may vary depending upon:
• Wattage of the battery.
• Whether the battery is shipped independent of, contained within, or packed with the
equipment.