Safety Data Sheet
MSDS 2.001.031

Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery
Series: LIC..., LIP..., LPP...

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Identification of the product and of the company undertaking

Product details

Trade name

Rechargeable lithium ion battery

Electrochemical system:

Lithium ion

Anode (negative):

Carbon (proprietary)

Cathode (positive):

Metal oxide (proprietary)

This MSDS applies to the following cell types and batteries assembled from these types.
The values listed for energy and voltage are given for reference only; they are not contractual assurances of product attributes andmay differ from values given in specifications, data sheets or other documents or on the products.
Type

Energy per cell

Nominal voltage per cell

LIC 14500 PD

3.0 Wh

3.7 V

LIC 18650-15 LC

5.6 Wh

3.6 V

LIC 18650-20 RC

7.2 Wh

3.6 V

LIC 18650-22 AL *7.9 Wh

3.6 V

LIC 18650-22 BT

8.1 Wh

3.6 V

LIC 18650-22 FC

8.0 Wh

3.6 V

LIC 18650-22 PC

7.8 Wh

3.7 V

LIC 18650-22 S3B *8.0 Wh

3.6 V

LIC 18650-25 FKD

9.3 Wh

3.7 V

LIC 18650-26 FC

9.6 Wh

3.7 V

LIC 18650-26 HC

9.4 Wh

3.7 V

LIC 18650-26 JC

9.5 Wh

3.63 VLIC 18650-26SKE

9.5 Wh

3.65 VLIC 18650-29 EC

10.4 Wh

3.7 V

LIC 18650-29 FC

10.7 Wh

3.7 V

LIC 18650-30 BC

11.2 Wh

3.7 V

LIC 18650-32MH1B

11.8 Wh

3.7 V

LIC 18650-35EC

12.2 Wh

3.6 V

LIC 18650-FTC1H

3.5 Wh

3.2 V

LIC 18650-M26B

9.4 Wh3.6 V* These cells contain SVHC substances > 0.1 % (see section 3)
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Type

Energy per cell

Nominal voltage per cell

LIC 18650-M26SB

9.4 Wh

3.6 V

LIC 18650-M29B

10.5 Wh3.67 VLIC 18650-VTC4H

7.6 Wh

3.6 V

LIC 18650-VTC5AH

9.4 Wh

3.6 V

LIC 26650-30 H

9.6 Wh3.2 V

LIP 103450 AC

8.4 Wh

3.7 V

LIP 103450 SC

7.5 Wh

3.7 V

LIP 103450-CAT

7.3 Wh3.7 V

LIP 383450 AJL *2.8 Wh3.7 V

LIP 423048 AJL *2.6 Wh3.7 V

LIP 423450 AJL *3.2 Wh3.7 V

LIP 463048 FD

2.7 Wh3.7 V

LIP 523450 AJL *4.1 Wh3.7 V

LIP 553450 WC

4.2 Wh

3.7 V

LIP 663450 MTC

4.9 Wh3.7 V

LPP 383450 PL *2.6 Wh

3.7 V

LPP 402025 CE *0.5 Wh

3.7 V

LPP 402934 E *1.1 Wh

3.7 V

LPP 422339 PL *1.3 Wh

3.7 V

LPP 423566 BE *4.2 Wh

3.7 V

LPP 442834 PVL *1.5 Wh

3.7 V

LPP 443441 S *2.4 Wh

3.7 V

LPP 454261 8TH

5.9 Wh

3.7 V

LPP 463149 S *2.6 Wh

3.7 V

LPP 486588 H

13.0 Wh

3.7 V

LPP 503562 S *4.5 Wh

3.7 V

LPP 503759 8HH

5.2 Wh

3.7 V

LPP 503759 DL *4.6 Wh

3.7 V

LPP 523450 S *3.7 Wh

3.7 V

LPP 553048 PL *3.0 Wh

3.7 V

LPP 553436 S *2.9 Wh

3.7 V

LPP 683566 BE *6.7 Wh

3.7 V

LPP 702035 PVL *1.6 Wh

3.7 V

LPP 702035 S *1.6 Wh

3.7 V

LPP 751930 PL *1.5 Wh3.7 V* These cells contain SVHC substances > 0.1 % (see section 3)

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Supplier details

Address:

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Emergency Phone Number:+49 7961 921 110 (VAC)

Legal remark (EU)
These batteries are no “substances” or “mixtures” according to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 EC. Instead they have to be
regarded as “articles”, no substances are intended to be released during handling. Therefore there is no obligation to supply asafety data sheet according to Regulation (EC) 1907/2006, Article 31.

General remark
This information is provided as a service to our customers. The details presented are in accordance with our present knowledge
and experiences. They are no contractual assurances of product attributes.

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Hazards identification

The battery is sealed hermetically. Thus, the ingredients have no hazard potential, except the battery is violated or dismantled.
If in case of mistreatment the ingredients are released, a spontaneously flammable gas mixture may be released under certain
circumstances (measures according to sections 4 to 6).
Attention: If batteries are treated wrong the danger of burns or bursts occurs. Batteries must not be heated above 100 ◦C or
incinerated. The battery contents must not get in contact with water. If the negative electrode gets in contact with water orhumidity hydrogen gas is formed, which may inflame spontaneously.

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Composition/information on ingredients

IngredientsContent

CAS no.

EC no.

Material

HazardCategories

HazardStatements

20 – 50 %proprietary

proprietary

Metal oxide(proprietary)

Skin Sens. 1,
Acute Tox. 2,
Resp. Sens. 1,
Carc. 1B,
STOT RE 1,
Aquatic Chronic 3

H317, H330,
H334, H350,
H372, H412

10 – 30 %proprietary

proprietary

Carbon (proprietary)

10 – 20 %proprietary

proprietary

Electrolyte (proprietary)

Flam. Liq. 2,
Skin Corr. 1B,
Eye Dam. 1,
Skin Sens. 1,
Muta. 2, Carc. 2,
Aquatic Chronic 2

H225, H312,
H314, H317,
H341, H351,
H411

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Content

CAS no.

EC no.

Material

2 – 10 %7429-90-5

231-072-3

Aluminum foil

2 – 10 %7440-50-8

231-159-6

Copper foil

< 5%

proprietary

proprietary

BinderRemainder

proprietary

proprietary

Inert materials

HazardCategories

HazardStatements

For full text of hazard statements see section 16.
During charge process a lithium carbon intercalation phase is formed, which is highly flammable and corrosive, but not released
under the circumstances of normal usage.

SVHC substances according to REACH (Article 33)

Content> 0.1 %CAS no.

EC no.

Material

1120-71-4

214-317-9

1,3-Propanesultone(only for cells marked with * in section 1)

For information to allow safe use: see section 7.

Substances relevant for Battery Directive 2006/66/EC

Content

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CAS no.

EC no.

Material< 10 mg/kg

7439-92-1

231-100-4

Lead< 1 mg/kg

7440-43-9

231-152-8

Cadmium< 1 mg/kg

7439-97-6

231-106-7

Mercury (none intentionally introduced, see section 12)First-aid measures

After inhalation:Fresh air. Seek for medical assistance.

After skin contact:

Remove solid particles immediately. Flush affected areas with plenty of water (at least
15 min). Remove contaminated cloth immediately. Seek for medical assistance.

After eye contact:

Flush the eye gently with plenty of water (at least 15 min). Seek for medical assistance.

After ingestion of battery components:

Drink plenty of water. Avoid vomiting. Seek for medical assistance.
No trials for neutralization.

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5Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media:

Metal fire extinction powder, rock salt or dry sand shall be used.
In case only water is available, it can be used in large amounts.

Extinguishing media with limited
suitability:

Carbon dioxide (CO2 ) is not suitable.
Water in small quantities may have adverse effects.

Special protection equipment during
fire-fighting:Contamination cloth including breathing apparatus.

Special hazard:

Cells may explode and release metal parts.
At contact of electrolyte with water traces of hydrofluoric acid may be formed. In thiscase avoid contact and take care for good ventilation.
At contact of charged anode material with water extremely flammable hydrogen gas is
generated.

Attention:

Do not let used extinguishing media penetrate into surface water or ground water. If
necessary, thicken water or foam with suitable solids. Dispose of properly.

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Accidental release measures

Person related measures:

Wear personal protective equipment adapted to the situation (protection gloves, faceprotection, breathing protection).

Environment protection measures:

In the event of battery rupture, prevent skin contact and collect all released material
in a plastic lined container. Bind released ingredients with powder (rock salt, sand).
Dispose of according to the local law and rules. Avoid leached substances to penetrate
into the earth, canalization or water.

Treatment for cleaning:If battery casing is dismantled, small amounts of electrolyte may leak. Package thebattery tightly including ingredients together with lime, sand or rock salt. Then clean
with water.

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Handling and storage

Guideline for safe handling:

Page no.:• Always follow the warning information on the batteries and in the manuals of devices.
Only use the recommended battery types.
• Keep batteries away from children. Keep small cells and batteries which are considered swallowable out of the reach of children.
• For devices to be used by children, the battery casing should be protected against
unauthorized access.
• Unpacked batteries shall not lie about in bulk.
• In case of battery change always replace all batteries by new ones of identical typeand brand.
• Do not swallow batteries. Swallowing may lead to burns, perforation of soft tissue,
and death. Severe burns can occur within 2 h of ingestion. In case of ingestion of acell or battery, seek medical assistance promptly.
• Do not throw batteries into water.
• Do not throw batteries into fire.
• Avoid deep discharge.
• Do not short-circuit batteries.
• Use recommended charging time and current.
• Do not open or disassemble batteries.

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Supply to private end users:

In case the products are supplied to private end users packed with equipment or contained in equipment it is strongly recommended to follow UL product and instruction
manual requirements. The product is required to be marked with a graphical symbolthat alerts the user to refer to the instruction manual.
The instruction manual itself is required to contain• a warning marking with text to alert the user of the potential chemical burn hazard associated with coin/button battery ingestion,• an instruction as to the presence of a coin/button cell battery,• possible effects of battery ingestion,• an instruction to keep batteries away from children,• an advice to seek immediate medical attention if it suspected that batteries have
either been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body.
Further advice for parents:
http://buttonbatterysafety.com
http://www.productsafety.gov.au/news/the-battery-controlled-button-battery-safety

Environmental conditions:−20 ◦C to 20 ◦C for storage−20 ◦C to 60 ◦C for short exposition (e.g. transport)
Avoid large temperature changes. Do not store close to heating devices. Avoid direct
sunlight. At higher temperature the electrical performance may be reduced.
Storage of unpacked batteries can cause short circuit and heat generation.

Storage category
according to TRGS 510:

It is recommended to consider the “Technical Rule for Hazardous Substances TRGS
510 - Storage of hazardous substances in nonstationary containers” and to handlelithium ion batteries according to storage category 11 (“combustible solids”).

Storage of large amounts:

Follow the recommendations of the German Insurance Association (GDV - “Gesamtverband der Deutschen Versicherungswirtschaft e.V.”) concerning lithium batteries:
https://vds.de/fileadmin/vds publikationen/vds 3103en web.pdf
In case of storage of large amounts (used storage volume > 7 m3 and/or more than
6 pallets) batteries shall be stored in fire-resistant or separated rooms or areas (e.g.
warehouse or container for hazardous materials). Mixed storage with other products
is not allowed. The storage area shall be monitored by an automatic fire detection
system, connected to a permanently manned place. A fire-extinguishing system shallreflect the extinguishing agents mentioned in section 5.

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Exposure controls/personal protection

Under normal conditions (during charge and discharge) release of ingredients does not occur.

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Physical and chemical properties

Not applicable if closed.

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Stability and reactivity

Dangerous reactions:

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When heated above 100 ◦C the risk of rupture occurs.

Toxicological information

Under normal conditions (during charge and discharge) release of ingredients does not occur. In case of accidental release see
information in sections 2 to 4 and 6.

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Swallowing of a battery can be harmful. Call the local Poison Control Centre for advice and follow-up. See section 4.

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Ecological information

VARTA LIC/LIP/LPP series lithium ion batteries do not contain heavy metals as defined by the European directives 2006/66/EC
Article 21; they comply with the chemical composition requirements of this Directive.
Mercury has not been “intentionally introduced (as distinguished from mercury that may be incidentally present in other materials)”in the sense of the U.S.A. “Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act” (May 13 1996).
The Regulation on Mercury Content Limitation for Batteries promulgated on 1997-12-31 by the China authorities including the State
Administration of Light Industry and the State Environmental Protection Administration defines “low mercury” as “mercury content
by weight in battery as less than 0.025 %”, and “mercury free” as “mercury content by weight in battery as less than 0.0001 %”.
And therefore: VARTA LIC/LIP/LPP series lithium ion batteries belong to the category of mercury-free battery (mercury content
lower than 0.0001 %).

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Disposal considerations

In order to avoid short circuit and heating, used VARTA LIC/LIP/LPP series lithium ion batteries should never be stored ortransported in bulk. Proper measures against short circuit are:
• Storage of batteries in original packaging• Coverage of the terminals• Embedding in dry sandEuropean Union
In the European Union, manufacturing, handling and disposal of batteries is regulated on the basis of the DIRECTIVE 2006/66/EC
OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 6 September 2006 on batteries and accumulators and waste
batteries and accumulators and repealing Directive 91/157/EEC. Customers find detailed information on disposal in their specificcountries using the web site of the European Portable Batteries Association (www.epbaeurope.net/legislation national.html).
Importers and users outside EU should consider the local law and rules.

USA
VARTA LIC/LIP/LPP series lithium ion batteries are classified by the federal government as non-hazardous waste and are safefor disposal in the normal municipal waste stream. These batteries, however, do contain recyclable materials and are accepted
for recycling by Call2Recycle, Inc. Please go to their website at www.call2recycle.org for additional information.

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Transport information

VARTA LIC/LIP/LPP series lithium ion batteries are considered to be UN 3480 Lithium Ion Batteries, and are tested according
to subsection 38.3 of the “UN Manual of Tests and Criteria” for compliance with the requirements of special provisions ADR 188,
IMDG 188, as well as the requirements of DOT / 49 CFR § 173.185, and the requirements of IATA DGR packing instruction 965.
Test results as well as other relevant information required for transportation are given in dedicated “Supplier’s Test Summaries”.
Please note that for some products state of charge and VARTA packaging are not designed for air transport in bulk; this does notaffect air transport of batteries packed with equipment or contained in equipment.
Transportations of cells or batteries packed with equipment or contained in equipment have to follow the appropriate regulations
for UN 3481.
During the transportation of large amounts of batteries by ship, trailer or railway, do not store them in places of high temperatureand do not allow them to be exposed to condensation. During the transportation do not allow the packaging to be damaged,

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as a damage of the packaging may cause fire. In the event packaging is damaged, special procedures must be used including
inspection and repackaging if necessary and handle with care.
Code of practice for packaging and shipment of secondary batteries given in IEC 62133: The packaging shall be adequate to avoid
mechanical damage during transport, handling and stacking. The materials and pack design shall be chosen so as to prevent thedevelopment of unintentional electrical conduction, corrosion of the terminals and ingress of moisture.
Compilations of transport requirements for Lithium batteries can be found in:
https://www.lithium-batterie-service.de/en/
https://www.iata.org/whatwedo/cargo/dgr/Documents/lithium-battery-shipping-guidelines.pdf
Each cell or battery is manufactured under a quality management program according to IATA DGR clause 3.9.2.6,
ADR clause 2.2.9.1.7 e), and IMDG code clause 2.9.4.5.

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Regulatory information

Marking consideration
European Union: According to “DIRECTIVE 2006/66/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 6
September 2006 on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators and repealing Directive 91/157/EEC”
the batteries have to be marked with the crossed wheel bin symbol. According to Commission Regulation (EU) No 1103/2010
portable secondary (rechargeable) batteries and accumulators shall be marked with a capacity marking, except those which areincorporated or designed to be incorporated in appliances before being provided to end-users, and not intended to be removed.
Rechargeable Lithium ion batteries, which contain electronic modules (e.g. PCM) and which are subjected to the EMC directives
2004/108/EC or 2014/35/EU (as they are end-user replaceable devices), must undergo a EU conformity assessment and mustwear the CE marking.
According to Dangerous Goods Regulations (see section 14) battery packs have to be marked with the Watt-hour rating.

Water hazard class
The regulations of the German Federal Water Management Act (WHG) are not applicable as VARTA LIC/LIP/LPP series lithium ion
batteries are articles and not substances, thus there is no risk of water pollution, except the batteries are violated or dismantled.

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Other information

Note:

Date of issue of the transport regulations: ADR 2019, RID 2019, IATA DGR 2020 (61st edition),
IMDG Code 2018, DOT / 49 CFR 2019.
Latest covered modification of the European Battery Directive 2006/66/EC: Directive (EU) 2018/849.

RoHS:

See special Declaration
https://www.varta-storage.com/wp-content/uploads/General-Declarations-RoHS Declaration VS.pdf

REACH:

See special Declaration
https://www.varta-storage.com/wp-content/uploads/General-Declarations-REACH Declaration VS.pdf

Issued by:

VARTA Microbattery GmbH
Quality / Environmental Management

Contact:

https://www.varta-storage.com/contact-storage/?lang=en

Updates:

Current SDS can be downloaded from VARTA’s web pagehttps://products.varta-microbattery.com/en/news-downloads/document-search.html(select Document Type “MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET”).

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