Product Information Sheet
Panasonic Batteries
Product: Manganese Dioxide (CR
Panasonic Industrial Company
Type) Lithium Batteries
A Division Panasonic Corporation of North America
Applicable models/sizes: All CR type
5201 Tollview Drive, 1F-3
cylindrical and coin batteries
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Toll Free: 877-726-2228
Fax: 847-637-4660
Revision: F, January 1, 2008
Internet: www.panasonic.com/batteries
e-mail: oembatteries@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 an "article". OSHA has defined "article" 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 as "articles", 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 Manganese Dioxide (CR) Lithium battery:
Cylindrical Cell Components Material Formula CAS #
Positive Electrode Manganese Dioxide MnO2 1313-13-9
Negative Electrode Lithium Li 7439-93-2
Electrolyte Propylene Carbonate-Solvent C4H6O3 108-32-7
1,2 Dimethoxyethane-Solvent C4H10O2 110-71-4
Lithium Triflate-Salt CF3SO3Li 33454-82-9
Coin Cell Components Material Formula
Positive Electrode Manganese Dioxide MnO2 1313-13-9
Negative Electrode Lithium Li 7439-93-2
Electrolyte Propylene Carbonate-Solvent C4H6O3 108-32-7
1,2 Dimethoxyethane-Solvent C4H10O2 110-71-4
Lithium Perchlorate-Salt LiClO4 7791-03-9
Lithium Triflate is Lithium Trifluoromethanesulfonate.
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.
In California, packages that contain CR lithium coin cells and the Owners/Operating Instructions of products that
contain CR lithium coin cells must include the following statement: 鈥淧erchlorate Material 鈥? special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchorate鈥?. The effective date for this Perchlorate label is July 1, 2006 for non-
consumer products and January 1, 2007 for consumer products.
TRANSPORTATION
All Panasonic lithium batteries when transported by ground are not subject to the requirements of the Department
of Transportation (DOT) Subchapter C, Hazardous Materials Regulations if they shipped in accordance with all of
the applicable provisions of Special Provision 188.
All Panasonic lithium batteries are exempt from the other requirements of the International Civil Aviation
Organization (ICAO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) dangerous goods regulations if they are
transported in accordance with all of the applicable provisions of Special Provision A45.
All Panasonic lithium batteries are exempt from the other requirements of the International Maritime Organization
(IMO) dangerous goods regulations if they are transported in accordance with all of the applicable requirements of
Special Provisions 188 and 230.
If you build any of our lithium cells into a battery pack, you must also assure that they are tested in accordance with
the UN Model Regulations, Manual of Test and Criteria. Part III, subsection 38.3.
Effective December 29, 2004, the DOT requires that the outside of each package that contains primary lithium
batteries, regardless of size or number of batteries, be labeled with the following statement: 鈥淧RIMARY LITHIUM
BATTERIES- FORBIDDEN FOR TRANSPORT ABOARD PASSENGER AIRCRAFT鈥?. 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 202-625-333
(Collect) or your local poison center immediately
General Recommendations
CAUTION: Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not recharge, crush, heat above 212OF (100OC) or incinerate.
Fire Safety
In case of fire, you can use a Class 鈥淒鈥? 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.
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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