Product Information Sheet
Panasonic Batteries
Product: Poly- carbonmonofluoride
Panasonic Industrial Company
(BR Type) Lithium Batteries
A Division Panasonic Corporation of North America
Applicable models/sizes: All BR type
1701 Golf Road Suite 3-1100
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
cylindrical and coin batteries, except
Toll Free: 877-726-2228
our BR-C.
Fax: 847-468-5750
Revision: January 1, 2016
Internet: na.industrial.panasonic.com/products/batteries
e-mail: oembatteries@us.panasonic.com
The batteries referenced herein are exempt articles and are not subject to the OSHA Hazard
Communication Standard requirement. This sheet is provided as a service to our customers.
MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are a sub-requirement of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR Subpart 1910.1200. This Hazard Communication Standard does not
apply to various subcategories including anything defined by OSHA as anarticl. OSHA has definedarticl as a
manufactured item other than a fluid or particle; (i) which is formed to a specific shape or design during manufacture; (ii)
which has end use function(s) dependent in whole or in part upon its shape or design during end use; and (iii) which
under normal conditions of use does not release more than very small quantities, e.g. minute or trace amounts of a
hazardous chemical, and does not pose a physical hazard or health risk to employees.
Because all of our batteries are defined asarticle, they are exempt from the requirements of the Hazard
Communication Standard; hence a MSDS is not required.
The following components are found in a Panasonic Poly-carbonmonofluoride (BR) Lithium battery:
Cylindrical Cell Components Material Formula
Positive Electrode Poly-carbonmonofluoride (CF)
n
Negative Electrode Lithium Li
Electrolyte y-Butyrolactone Solvent C H O
4 6 2
1,2 Dimethoxyethane-Solvent C H O
4 10 2
Lithium Tetrafluroborate-Salt LiBF
4
Coin Cell Components Material Formula
Positive Electrode Poly-carbonmonofluride (CF)
n
Negative Electrode Lithium Li
Electrolyte y-Butyrolactone Solvent C H O
4 6 2
1,2 Dimethoxyethane-Solvent C H O
4 10 2
Lithium Tetrafluroborate-Salt LiBF
4
DISPOSAL
Lithium batteries are neither specifically listed nor exempted from the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
hazardous waste regulations as promulgated by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The only metal
of possible concern in a lithium battery is lithium that is not a listed or characteristic toxic hazardous waste. Waste lithium
batteries can be considered a reactive hazardous waste if there is a significant amount of unreacted, or unconsumed
lithium remaining in the spent battery. The key to disposing of a lithium battery as a non-hazardous waste is to guarantee
that it is fully or mostly discharged. Once it is discharged it can be disposed of as non-hazardous waste.
You can dispose of a fully charged or partially discharged lithium battery as a hazardous waste after they are first
neutralized through an approved secondary treatment. The need for a secondary treatment prior to disposal is a
requirement of the U.S. Land Ban Restrictions of the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984. A secondary
treatment center can only receive these batteries as manifested hazardous waste. The waste code for charged lithium
Notice: The information and recommendations set forth are made in good faith and are believed to be accurate at the date of preparation.
Panasonic Industrial Company makes no warranty expressed or implied.
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batteries is D003, reactive. In either case, button cell batteries contain so little lithium that they never qualify as a
reactive hazardous waste. These batteries are safe for disposal in the normal municipal waste stream.
Disposal of large quantities of undischarged lithium batteries should be performed by permitted, professional disposal
firms knowledgeable in Federal, State and local hazardous materials and hazardous waste transportation and disposal
requirements. As always, households are exempt from the RCRA hazardous waste guidelines. Check your local area
for any recycling options.
TRANSPORTATION
All Panasonic lithium batteries, except for our BR-C, are not subject to the requirements of the Department of
Transportation (DOT) Subchapter C, Hazardous Materials Regulations if shipped in compliance with 49 CFR
173.185.
Effective January 1, 2016 all Panasonic lithium batteries can be shipped by air in accordance with International Civil
Aviation Organization (ICAO) 2015-2016 edition, Section II or Section 1B or International Air Transport Association
(IATA) 57th edition, Section II or Section 1B, Packing Instructions (PI) 968 (Batteries), PI 969 (Batteries, packed
with equipment) and PI 970 (Batteries, contained in equipment) as appropriate. Effective January 1, 2015, lithium
batteries are banned from Passenger aircraft except when shipped in compliance with Special Provision A201.
All Panasonic lithium batteries are regulated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), 2014, 37-14
amendment, under Special Provisions 188 and 230.
All Panasonic lithium cells are tested and comply with the UN Model Regulations, Manual of Test and Criteria, Part
III, subsection 38.3.
If you build any of our lithium cells into a battery pack, you must also assure that they are tested in accordance with
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the UN Model Regulations, Manual of Test and Criteria. Part III, subsection 38.3, 5 revised edition, Amendment 2.
The DOT requires that the outside of each package that contains lithium metal batteries, regardless of size or number
of batteries, be labeled with the following statement: LITHIUM METAL BATTERIES- FORBIDDEN FOR
TRANSPORT ABOARD PASSENGER AIRCRAFT. The labeling requirement covers shipments via highway, rail,
vessel or cargo-only aircraft and covers all shipments inside, into or out of the US. The label must be in contrasting
color and the letters must be 12 mm (0.5 in) in height for packages weighing more than 30 Kg and 6 mm (0.25 in) in
height for packages weighting less than 30 Kg.
If you plan on transporting any untested prototype battery packs contact your Panasonic Sales Representative for
regulatory information.
First Aid
If you get electrolyte in your eyes, flush with water for 15 minutes without rubbing and immediately contact a
physician. If you get electrolyte on your skin wash the area immediately with soap and water. If irritation continues,
contact a physician. If a battery is ingested, call the National Capital Poison Center (NCPC) at 202-625-3333 (Collect)
or your local poison center immediately. Lithium coin batteries lodged in the esophagus should be removed
immediately. Leakage, chemical burns and perforation can occur within hours of ingestion.
General Recommendations
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CAUTION: Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not recharge, crush, heat above 212 F (100 C) or incinerate.
Fire Safety
In case of fire, you can use a Class D fire extinguisher or other smothering agent such as Lith-X, copper powder or dry
sand. If you use water, use enough to smother the fire. Using an insufficient amount of water will only make the fire
worse. Cooling the exterior of the batteries will help prevent rupturing. Burning of these batteries will generate toxic and
corrosive lithium hydroxide fumes. Fire fighters should use self-contained breathing apparatus. Detailed information on
fighting a lithium metal battery fire can be found in Guide 138 (Substances Water Reactive) of the US DOT Emergency
Response Guide.
Notice: The information and recommendations set forth are made in good faith and are believed to be accurate at the date of preparation.
Panasonic Industrial Company makes no warranty expressed or implied.
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