Sanyo UR18650A User Manual

Product name: Lithium Ion Battery Cell Reference number: SDS-IBT-00010
Establishment / Revision: Dec.1 2008
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Safety data sheet for chemical products (SDS)
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
!Product name: Lithium Ion Battery Cell
!Product code: Cylindrical type cell
UR18650U, UR18650E, UR18650A
!Company name: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. Mobile Energy Company
!Address: 222-1 , Kaminaizen, Sumoto City, Hyogo, Japan
!Telephone number: +81-799-24-4111
!Fax number: +81-799-24-4121
!Emergency telephone number: [Weekday] +81-799-23-3942
[Night and holiday] +81-799-24-4131
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
!Substance or preparation: Preparation
!Information about the chemical nature of product:
Common chemical name /
General name
CAS number Concentration /
Concentration range
Classification and
hazard labeling
Lithium metal oxidate
(Li(Mn-Co-Ni)O
2
)
- 20-40% -
Iron 7439-89-6 15-25% -
Aluminum 7429-90-5 2-6% -
Graphite
(Natural graphite)
(Artificial graphite)
7782-42-5
7740-44-0
10-20% -
Copper 7440-50-8 5-15% Sensitization of the skin
group No.2
Organic electrolyte - 10-20% Inflammable liquid
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
For the battery cell, chemical materials are stored in a hermetically sealed metal case, designed to withstand
temperatures and pressures encountered during normal use. As a result, during normal use, there is no
physical danger of ignition or explosion and chemical danger of hazardous materials' leakage.
However, if exposed to a fire, added mechanical shocks, decomposed, added electric stress by miss-use,
the gas release vent will be operated. The battery cell case will be breached at the extreme, hazardous
materials may be released.
Moreover, if heated strongly by the surrounding fire, acrid gas may be emitted.
!Most important hazard and effects
Human health effects:
Inhalation: The steam of the electrolyte has an anesthesia action and stimulates a respiratory tract.
Skin contact: The steam of the electrolyte stimulates a skin. The electrolyte skin contact causes a
sore and stimulation on the skin.
Eye contact: The steam of the electrolyte stimulates eyes. The electrolyte eye contact causes a sore
and stimulation on the eye. Especially, substance that causes a strong inflammation of the eyes is
contained.
Environmental effects: Since a battery cell remains in the environment, do not throw out it into the
environment.
!Specific hazards:
If the electrolyte contacts with water, it will generate detrimental hydrogen fluoride.
Since the leaked electrolyte is inflammable liquid, do not bring close to fire.

Sanyo UR18650A Specifications

General

Model	UR18650A
Cell Size	18650
Chemistry	Li-ion
Voltage	3.7V
Category	Battery
Type	Rechargeable

Summary

Product and Company Identification

Composition and Ingredients

Hazards Identification

Human Health Effects

Details health risks from inhalation, skin, and eye contact with electrolyte steam.

Environmental Effects

Advises against environmental disposal of battery cells.

Specific Hazards

Highlights risks of hydrogen fluoride generation with water and electrolyte flammability.

First-Aid Measures

Spilled Internal Cell Materials

Provides first-aid instructions for inhalation, skin, and eye contact with spilled materials.

Battery Cell and Spilled Internal Cell Materials Ingestion

Details first-aid for ingestion of battery cells or spilled materials.

Fire-Fighting Measures

Suitable Extinguishing Media

Lists recommended extinguishing agents like water, CO2, nitrogen, chemical powder, and foam.

Specific Hazards and Methods

Warns of corrosive gas emission during fires and specifies fire-fighting methods.

Special Protective Equipment for Firefighters

Outlines necessary protective gear for firefighters, including respiratory, hand, eye, and body protection.

Accidental Release Measures

Precautions for Human Body

Advises on protective equipment and avoiding inhalation/contact with spilled materials.

Environmental Precautions

Instructs not to dispose of released materials into the environment.

Method of Cleaning Up

Details procedures for collecting spilled solids and wiping affected areas.

Prevention of Secondary Hazards

Recommends avoiding re-scattering and keeping collected materials away from fire.

Handling and Storage

Handling

Covers technical measures, safe handling advice, and precautions against damage or misuse.

Storage

Specifies suitable storage conditions, temperature, humidity, and incompatible products.

Exposure Controls and Personal Protection

Engineering Measures

Discusses ventilation needs for normal use and potential leakage scenarios.

Control Parameters

Lists occupational exposure limits (TLV-TWA) for components like Lithium metal oxidate and Aluminum.

Personal Protective Equipment

Details recommended PPE, including respirators, gloves, eye protection, and clothing.

Physical and Chemical Properties

Stability and Reactivity

Conditions to Avoid

Lists conditions like short-circuit, crushing, deformation, and high temperatures that can cause ignition.

Materials to Avoid

Specifies incompatible materials such as conductive items, water, and strong oxidizers.

Hazardous Decomposition Products

Indicates that acrid or harmful gas may be emitted during fire events.

Toxicological Information

Lithium Metal Oxidate Toxicity

Details acute and chronic toxicity, sensitization, and carcinogenicity information for the oxidate.

Aluminum Toxicity

Covers local effects, chronic toxicity, and potential lung damage from aluminum exposure.

Graphite Toxicity

Outlines acute effects, eye irritation, chronic lung disease risk, and carcinogenicity status of graphite.

Copper Toxicity

Describes acute effects, local irritation, sensitization, and reproductive effects from copper exposure.

Organic Electrolyte Toxicity

Provides data on acute toxicity, skin irritation, and severe eye irritation for the electrolyte.

Ecological Information

Disposal Considerations

Recommended Disposal Methods

Advises recycling used battery cells and proper disposal of contaminated packaging.

Transport Information

UN Classification

States the product is not classified as 'DANGEROUS GOODS' under specific transport conditions.

Regulatory Information

Other Information

References

Lists sources for chemical substance information, safety cards, and regulatory guidelines.