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Lithium L91 Batteries
10/17/01
SECTION IV - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Under normal conditions of use, the battery is hermetically sealed.
Ingestion: Swallowing a battery can be harmful.
Contents of an open battery can cause serious chemical burns of mouth, esophagus, and gastrointestinal tract.
If battery or open battery is ingested, do not induce vomiting or give food or drink. Seek medical attention
immediately. CALL NATIONAL BATTERY INGESTION HOTLINE for advice and
Inhalation: Contents of an open battery can cause respiratory irritation. Provide fresh air and seek medical attention.
Skin Absorption: Dimethoxyethane and dioxolane may be absorbed through the skin, causing localized inflammation.
Skin Contact: Contents of an open battery can cause skin irritation and/or chemical burns. Remove
contaminated clothing and wash skin with soap and water. If a chemical burn occurs or if irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Eye Contact: Contents of an open battery can cause severe irritation and chemical burns. Immediately flush
eyes thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes, lifting upper and lower lids, until no evidence of the chemical remains. Seek medical attention.
Note: Carbon black is listed as a possible carcinogen by International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).
SECTION V - PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
Storage: Store in a cool, well ventilated area. Elevated temperatures can result in shortened battery life.
Mechanical Containment: Containment of this battery in a manner that obstructs or defeats the safety vent or electrical disconnect mechanisms designed into this battery can result in fire and/or explosion and cause
personal injury and device damage. This battery is not designed to be potted, enclosed in hermetic overpackaging, or sealed by any means that prevents free operation of the designed safety mechanisms.
Handling: Accidental short circuit for a few seconds will not seriously affect the battery. Prolonged short circuit will cause the battery to lose energy, and can cause the safety release vent to open. Sources of short circuits include jumbled batteries in bulk containers, metal jewelry, metal covered tables or metal belts used for assembly of batteries into devices.
If soldering or welding to the battery is required, consult your Eveready Battery Company representative for proper precautions to prevent seal damage or short circuit.
Charging: This battery is manufactured in a charged state. It is not designed for recharging. Recharging can
cause battery leakage or, in some cases, high pressure rupture. Inadvertent charging can occur if a battery is installed backwards.
Labeling: If the Eveready label or package warnings are not visible, it is important to provide a package and/or device label stating:
WARNING: FIRE, EXPLOSION, and BURN HAZARD. DO NOT OPEN BATTERY, DISPOSE OF IN FIRE, HEAT ABOVE 100° C (212° F), EXPOSE CONTENTS TO WATER, RECHARGE, PUT IN BACKWARDS, MIX WITH USED OR OTHER BATTERY TYPES - MAY EXPLODE OR LEAK AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
Where accidental ingestion of small batteries is possible, the label should include:
WARNING: (1) KEEP AWAY FROM SMALL CHILDREN. IF SWALLOWED, PROMPTLY SEE
DOCTOR; HAVE DOCTOR PHONE (202)
HAZARD. DO NOT OPEN BATTERY, DISPOSE OF IN FIRE, HEAT ABOVE 100° C (212° F),
EXPOSE CONTENTS TO WATER, RECHARGE, PUT IN BACKWARDS, MIX WITH USED OR
OTHER BATTERY TYPES - MAY EXPLODE OR LEAK AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
Disposal: Dispose in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations.
©2001 EVEREADY BATTERY COMPANY, INC.
