Lithium Battery

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Date of Revised: Sep. 2, 2013

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This product is a consumer product which is used in a hermetically sealed state. So, it is not an object of the
(M)SDS system. This document is provided to consumers as reference information for the safe handling of the
product and is not guaranteed.

PRODUCT SAFETY DATA SHEET

1 Product and Company Identification

Name of Product : Manganese Titanium lithium rechargeable battery (MT Series)
Name of Company : Panasonic Corporation, Automotive & Industrial Systems Company
Address : 1-1 Matsushita-cho, Moriguchi City, Osaka, 570-8511, Japan
Division : Energy Device Business Division
Department : Product Engineering Group
Telephone number : +81-6-6994-4537
For emergency : +81-6-6991-1141

2 Hazards Identification
GHS Classification : Not applicable

Hazard : Electrolyte and lithium metal are inflammable.

Risk of explosion by fire if batteries are disposed in fire or heated above 100
degrees C.
Stacking or jumbling batteries may cause external short circuits, heat
generation, fire or explosion.
Toxicity : Vapor generated from burning batteries, may make eyes, skin and throat
irritate.

3 Composition/Information of Ingredients
Components Material Cas No. Content
Positive electrode Lithium manganese 12057-17-9 5～18wt%
complex oxide
Negative electrode Lithium titanium complex 7439-93-2 3～14wt%
alloy
Electrolyte 1,2-dimethoxyethane 110-71-4 0.11～1wt%
Organic electrolyte - 3～14wt%

Lithium content per cell

Model Lithium Model Lithium Model Lithium Model Lithium
Number content(g) Number content(g) Number content(g) Number content(g)
MT416F 0.0005 MT516F 0.0005 MT616 0.001 MT920 0.004
MT621 0.002 MT1620 0.01
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4 First Aid Measures

The product contains organic electrolyte. In case of electrolyte leakage from the battery, actions described
below are required.

Eye contact : Flush the eyes with plenty of clean water for at least 15 minutes immediately,
without rubbing. Take a medical treatment. If appropriate procedures are not
taken, this may cause an eye irritation.

Skin contact : Wash the contact areas off immediately with plenty of water and soap. If
appropriate procedures are not taken, this may cause sores on the skin.

Inhalation : Remove to fresh air immediately. Take a medical treatment.

5 Fire Fighting Measures

Extinguishing method : Since vapor, generated from burning batteries may make eyes, nose and
throat irritates, be sure to extinguish the fire on the windward side.

Fire extinguishing agent : Alcohol-resistant foam and dry sand are effective.

6 Accidental Release Measures (in case of electrolyte leakage from the battery)
 Take up with absorbent cloth.
 Move the battery away from the fire.

7 Handling and Storage

 When packing the batteries, do not allow battery terminals to contact each other, or contact with other
metals. Be sure to pack batteries by providing partitions in the packaging box, or in a separate plastic
bag so that the single batteries are not mixed together.
 Use strong material for packaging boxes so that they will not be damaged by vibration, impact,
dropping and stacking during their transportation.
 Do not mix different type of batteries.
 Do not solder directly onto batteries.
 Do not let water penetrate into packaging boxes during their storage and transportation.
 Do not store the battery in places of the high temperature or under direct sunlight or in front of a stove.
Please also avoid the places of high humidity. Be sure not to expose the battery to condensation,
water drop or not to store it under frozen condition.
 Fire fighting apparatus should be installed.
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8 Exposure Controls and Personal Protection (in case of electrolyte leakage from the battery)
Acceptable concentration : Not specified in ACGIH.
Facilities : Provide appropriate ventilation system such as local ventilator in the storage
place.
Protective clothing : Gas mask for organic gases, safety goggle, and safety glove.

9 Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance : Coin shape
Voltage : 1.5 volts

10 Stability and Reactivity

Since batteries utilize a chemical reaction they are actually considered a chemical product.
As such, battery performance will deteriorate over time even if stored for a long period of time without
being used. In addition, the various usage conditions such as discharge, ambient temperature, etc. are not
maintained within the specified ranges the life expectancy of the battery may be shortened or the device in
which the battery is used may be damaged by electrolyte leakage.

11 Toxicological Information (in case of electrolyte leakage from the battery)

Acute toxicity : Oral(rat) LD50 = 200～2,000mg/kg (estimated)
Irritation : Irritating to eye and skin.
Mutagenicity : Not specified.
Chronic toxicity : Not specified.

12 Ecological Information
In case of the worn-out battery was disposed in land, the battery case may be corroded, and leak
electrolyte. But, we have no ecological information.

13 Disposal Considerations
When the battery is worn out, dispose of it under the ordinance of each local government or the law issued
by relating government.
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14 Transport Information
During the transportation of a large amount of batteries by ship, trailer or railway, do not leave them in the
places of high temperatures and do not allow them to be exposed to condensation.

During the transportation do not allow packages to be fallen down or damaged.

UN Number : Even though the cells are classified as lithium metal batteries(UN3090/UN3091),
they are exempted from Dangerous Goods because they meet the following:
1. for cells, the lithium content is not more than 0.3g;
2. each cell is of the type proven to meet the requirements of each test in the
UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, PartⅢ, sub-section 38.3.
3. each cell is manufactured in ISO9001 certified factory.

Proper shipping Name : Lithium metal batteries

UN Class : Not Applicable

Please refer to the following reference information about concrete ways of transportation. Actual content of
packaging label and shipping documents varies by shipping companies. Make sure to confirm in advance
with your shipping company.

Information of reference
Reference
Special provision Note
(Reference number)
Air transport IATA (2) Packing Instruction 968 SectionⅡ Cells
Packing Instruction 969 SectionⅡ Cells packed with equipment
Packing Instruction 970 SectionⅡ Cells contained in equipment
Marine transport IMDG (3)(4) 188

15 Regulatory Information
IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
ICAO Technical Instructions for the safe transport of dangerous goods by air

16 Other Information
This PSDS is described on the basis of present materials, information and data. So, please notice that it will
be revised by new information. Also this sheet is supplied to entrepreneurs as reference information in order
to handle batteries safely. Please notice that entrepreneur have to deal with batteries as they think fit.

References (1) UN Recommendations on the Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Model Regulations (ST/SG/AC.10/1/Rev.17)
(2) IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations 54th Edition（2013）
(3) IMO International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code 2010 Edition
(4) IMO International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code 2012 Edition
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