SDS
1
SECTION 1. CHEMICIAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY NAME
Safety Data Sheet
Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery Pack
BL1840
Complies with the OSHA Hazard
Communication Standard :
29 CFR 1910 1200
Makita U.S.A., Inc.
Prepared By : Stan Rodrigues
14930-C Northam Street
La Mirada, CA 90638
Date Revised: 10/16/2014
EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Telephone Number for Information: MAKITA: 1-510-657-9881
Emergency Response
For Chemical Emergency
Spills, Leak, Fire, Exposure, or Accident
Call CHEMTREC Day or Night
Within USA and Canada 1-800-424-9300
SECTION 2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Class Name: Not applicable for regulated class
Hazard: It may cause heat generation or electrolyte leakage if battery terminals contact with other metals. Electrolyte is
flammable. In case of electrolyte leakage, move the battery from fire immediately.
Toxicity: Vapor generated from burning batteries, may make eyes, skin and throat irritate.
SECTION 3. COMPOSITION, INFORMATION OR INGREDIENTS
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The battery pack uses ten lithium-ion rechargeable cell and control circuit on the PWB.
The cells are connected in 2 parallel strings of 5 cells in series.
The battery pack should not be opened or burned since the following ingredients contained within the cell that could be harmful under
some circumstance if exposed or misused.
The cell contains neither metallic lithium nor lithium alloy.
Cathode: Lithium Nickel Cobalt Oxides Manganese Oxides (active material)
Polyvinylidene Fluoride (binder)
Graphite (conductive material)
Anode: Graphite (active material)
Polyvinylidene Fluoride (binder)
Electrolyte: Organic Solvent (non-aqueous liquid)
Lithium Salt
Component Proportion : Li:2.1%,Ni::8.8%,Co:3.6%,Mn:5.0%, C:16.6%, Cu:12.6, Fe:18.1%, Others: 33.3%
Others: Heavy metals such as Mercury, Cadmium, Lead, and Chromium are not used in the cell.
Enclosure: Plastic (PC)
UN number: UN3480
Watt-hour rating: 72Wh for battery pack