R&D Batteries Lithium CR Batteries - Manual (Page 4)

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Article Safety Data Sheet - Lithium Batteries Version: 09-02 / Page 4 of 10
Section IX - Physical and Chemical Properties
The chemicals mentioned in Section II are contained in a sealed battery can.
Under conditions of normal use, the chemicals will not be released.
Section X - Stability and Reactivity
Lithium batteries are contained in a stable steel container and are sealed to avoid any chemical release under
conditions of normal use.
Conditions to avoid:
See Section VII
Section XI - Toxicological Information
Swallowing:
Ingestion of a battery can be harmful. For US call The National Capital Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) day
or night - for advice and follow-up. For other countries please contact the local Tox Centers.
Section XII - Ecological Information
The chemicals mentioned in Section II are contained in a sealed battery can.
Under conditions of normal use, the chemicals will not be released.
It does not pose a physical or health risk to users, see section XIII for disposal.
Section XIII - Disposal Considerations
Waste disposal method:
a) Be sure to comply with your federal, state and local regulation disposal of used batteries.
Dispose in accordance with appropriate national and international regulations, below some references
.
European Community: according to Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE), Annex II, batteries have to be removed from any separately collected
WEEE. The removed batteries have to be treated according to the Battery directive
2006/66/EC
US: Lithium batteries are neither specifically listed nor exempted from the Federal
Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) hazardous waste regulations. The only
material of possible concern due to its reactivity is lithium metal. However, button
cells contain so little lithium that they can be disposed off in the normal municipal
waste stream.
Use a professional disposal firm for disposal of mass quantities of
undischarged lithium batteries.
b) Open cells should be treated as hazardous waste
DO NOT INCINERATE or subject battery cells to temperatures in excess of 212°F (100°C). Such treatment can
cause cell rupture.