Product Information Sheet

May be used to comply with OSHA’s Hazard Communication

Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200.
This standard must be consulted for specific requirements.

SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Lithium‐ion Batteries ‐ Rechargeable Drawing Number: 58‐97‐0500

(All Models/All Types) Issue Date: January 2019
Supersedes Date: January 2018

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation Company Phone Number: 1‐262‐781‐3600 or

13135 West Lisbon Road 1‐800‐729‐3878
Brookfield, Wisconsin USA 53005‐2550 Emergency Contact Number: 1‐800‐424‐9300
www.milwaukeetool.com Chemtrec: United States only
For International: +1‐703‐741‐5970

SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Health Environmental Physical

Eye Irritation: No classified hazards Acute Toxicity: No classified hazards Flammable liquid: No classified hazards
Skin Irritation: No classified hazards Chronic Toxicity: No classified hazards
Acute Toxicity, Oral: No classified
hazards
Acute Toxicity, Inhalation: No classified
hazards

GHS Label
No applicable labeling

Hazard Statements Precautionary Statements

No exposure during routine handling of product

CLASSIFIED HAZARDS
This material is not hazardous under the criteria of the Federal OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29CFR 1910.1200. This
SDS contains valuable information for the safe handling and proper use of this product. Save this SDS for future reference.

OTHER HAZARDS
Flammable:
Organic components will burn if cell is incinerated. Combustion of cell contents may cause evolution of Hydrogen Fluoride.

Potential Health Effects:

Fluoride interferes with nerve impulse conduction causing severe pain or absence of sensations

WARNING:
No exposure during routine handling of product. Hydrofluoric Acid exposure during firefighting: This information is given
for the use of professional fire fighters responding to a warehouse fire where fire from other materials may incinerate
batteries. This section is provided solely in case of exposure, during firefighting, to the combustion by‐products.

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SECTION 3: COMPOSITION /INFORMATION OF INGREDIENTS

Chemical Name CAS # Concentration

Aluminum Foil 7429‐90‐5 0.1 ‐ 10
Biphenyl (BP) 92‐52‐4 0.1 ‐ 0.3
Copper Foil 7440‐50‐8 0.1 ‐ 10
Linear & Cyclic Carbonate solvents N/A 0 ‐ 17
Graphite Powder/Carbon 7440‐44‐0 10 ‐ 30
Metal Oxide or other Electrolyte (proprietary) Confidential 10 ‐ 50
Lithium Hexaflurophosphate (LiPF6) 21324‐40‐3 0‐5
Polyvinylidene Flouride (PVDF) 24937‐79‐9 0.1 ‐ 5
Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR) N/A <5
Aluminum, Steel, Nickel and other inert materials N/A Remainder

SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES

No exposure during routine handling of product. Risk of exposure occurs only if the battery is mechanically or electrically abused.

No effect under routine handling and use to eyes, skin or if inhaled. Ingestion is not likely, given the physical size and state of the
cell. If swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.

If exposure to internal materials within cell due to damaged outer casing the following actions are recommended:

EYE CONTACT:
Flush with water for 15 minutes without rubbing and immediately seek medical attention.

SKIN CONTACT:
Wash area immediately with soap and water. If irritation continues see medical attention.

INHALATION:
Leave area immediately and move to fresh air and seek medical attention.

INGESTION:
If swallowed, contact POISON CONTROL CENTER immediately.

SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

NFPA 704 Hazard Class HMIS

SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:

Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or appropriate foam. Use agent appropriate for surrounding materials.

UNSUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:

None.

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PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION:
Organic components will burn if incinerated. Combustion of cell contents may cause evolution of Hydrogen Fluoride. In case of
fire in an adjacent area, use water, CO2, or dry chemical extinguishers if cells are packed in their original containers since the
fuel of the fire is basically paper products.

PROTECTION OF FIREFIGHTERS:
Hydrofluoric Acid exposure during firefighting: This information is given for the use of professional fire fighters responding to a
warehouse fire where fire from other materials may incinerate batteries. This section is provided solely in case of exposure,
during firefighting, to the combustion by‐products.

SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS:
Use standard industrial clothing in normal use. If handling large containers of cells wear steel‐toed footwear.

ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS:
No special precautions necessary.

METHODS FOR CONTAINMENT:

Transport container outdoors. Hold burned cells and fire cleanup solids for disposal as potential hazardous waste. Unburned
cells are not hazardous waste. A fire with over 100 kg of cells burnt will likely require reporting to environmental officials.
Always consult and obey all international, federal and local environmental laws.

METHODS FOR CLEAN‐UP:

No data available

OTHER INFORMATION:
No data available

SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE

HANDLING:
Use only approved charging equipment. Do not disassemble battery or battery pack. Do not puncture, crush or dispose of in fire.

STORAGE:
Store in a cool, dry place away from sparks and flame. Keep below 125°C. Keep above ‐60°C. Charge between 0°C and 45°C.

SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

OSHA ACGIH California Prop 65 IARC/NTP

Chemical Name
PEL TLV Reg. Y/N Y/N
Aluminum Foil TWA TWA N N
5mg/m3* 5mg/m3*
Biphenyl (BP) NA NA N N
Copper Foil NA NA N N
Linear & Cyclic Carbonate solvents NA NA N N
Graphite Powder/Carbon NA NA N N
Metal Oxide or other Electrolyte (proprietary) NA NA N N
Lithium Hexaflurophosphate (LiPF6) NA NA N N
Polyvinylidene Flouride (PVDF) NA NA N N
Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR) NA NA N N

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 Aluminum, Steel, Nickel and other inert materials NA NA N N

EYE PROTECTION:
Not necessary under conditions of normal use

SKIN PROTECTION:
Not necessary under conditions of normal use

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
Not necessary under conditions of normal use

ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
Not necessary under conditions of normal use

GENERAL HYGIENE CONSIDERATIONS:

Not necessary under conditions of normal use

EXPOSURE GUIDELINES:
Not necessary under conditions of normal use

SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Data represent typical values and are not intended to be specifications. NA=Not Applicable; ND=Not Determined

Physical state:................................. Solid Viscosity:....................................................... NA

Colour: ............................................ NA Upper Explosive Limits (vol % in air): .......... NA
Odor: .............................................. Odorless Lower Explosive Limits (vol % in air):........... NA
Odor Threshold: ............................. NA Vapor pressure: ............................................ NA
pH: ................................................. NA Vapor density: .............................................. NA
Melting/Freezing Point: ................. NA Relative density: ........................................... NA
VOC Content: .................................. NA Solubility: ...................................................... NA
Boiling Point: .................................. NA Partition Coefficient: .................................... NA
Flash Point: ..................................... NA Auto‐ignition Temperature: ......................... NA
Evaporation Rate:........................... NA Decomposition Temperature: ...................... NA
Specific Gravity: ............................ NA Flammability (solid, gas): ............................. Organic components will
burn if cell is incinerated

SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS:
Water, heat and strong acids.

DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY INCLUDE:

Hydrogen Fluoride, Phosphorus Oxides, Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide, Lithium Hydroxide, Manganese Oxides, Aluminum
Oxide, possible fluoro‐compounds, Carbon soot.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
Do not crush, puncture, incinerate, immerse in water or heat over 212°F (100°C). Steel casing slowly dissolves in strong mineral
acids.

POLYMERIZATION:
Hazardous polymerization will not occur. Spontaneous decomposition will not occur at normal temperature.

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CHEMICAL STABILITY:
This product is stable.

REACTIVITY:
Hazardous polymerization will not occur. Spontaneous decomposition will not occur at normal temperature.

SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION

LIKELY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: Inhalation, Eye and Skin contact

Eye contact, skin contact, skin absorption, inhalation only if burned. Hydrofluoric acid is extremely corrosive. Contact with
hydrogen fluoride fumes is to be avoided. Permissible exposure limit is 3ppm. In case of contact with hydrogen fluoride fumes,
immediately leave the area and seek first aid and emergency medical attention. Symptoms may have delayed onset. Fluoride
ions penetrate skin readily causing destruction of deep tissue layers even bone. Fluoride interferes with nerve impulse
conduction causing severe pain or absence of sensations. Immediately flush eyes or skin with water for at least 20 minutes to
neutralize the acidity and remove some fluoride. Remove and destroy all contaminated clothing and permeable personal
possessions. Before re‐use, impermeable possessions should be soaked in benzalkonium chloride after washing. Following
flushing of the affected areas, an iced aqueous solution of benzalkonium chloride or 2.5% calcium gluconate gel should be
applied to react with the fluoride ion. Compresses and wraps may be used for areas where immersion is not practical.
Medicated dressing should be changed every 2 minutes. Exposure to hydrofluoric acid fumes sufficient to cause pain requires
immediate hospitalization for monitoring for pulmonary edema.

ACUTE SYMPTOMS AND EFFECTS:

Inhalation: No further toxicological data known
Eye contact: No further toxicological data known
Skin contact: No further toxicological data known
Ingestion: No further toxicological data known

OTHER:
No further data known.

SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
None in routine handling of product.

TOXICITY:
No data available

PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY (BIOPERSISTENCY & BIODEGRADABILITY):

None in routine handling of product.

POTENTIAL OF BIOACCUMULATION:
None in routine handling of product.

MOBILITY IN SOIL:
None in routine handling of product.

OTHER ADVERSE EFFECTS:

No data available

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SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

DISPOSAL:
Dispose in accordance with appropriate regulations. Always consult and obey all international, federal, provincial/state and local
hazardous waste disposal laws. Some jurisdictions require recycling of this spent product. Battery recycling is encouraged.
Lithium ion batteries are safe for disposal in the normal municipal waste stream since they are not defined by the federal
government as hazardous waste. However, Lithium ion batteries are recyclable.

This product does not contain mercury, cadmium or Lithium (metal).

DO NOT INCINERATE or subject battery cells to temperatures in excess of 212°F (100°C).

SECTION 14: TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

U.S. DOT HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REGULATIONS (RE: GROUND TRANSPORT)

Proper Shipping Description:
UN3480 Lithium‐ion batteries; UN3481 Lithium‐ion batteries packed with or contained in equipment; Class 9.

Milwaukee Lithium‐ion batteries are to be shipped in compliance with relevant requirements of HMR “49 CFR 173.185”.

CANADA TRANSPORT DANGEROUS GOODS (RE: GROUND TRANSPORT)

Proper Shipping Description:
UN3480 Lithium‐ion batteries; UN3481 Lithium‐ion batteries packed with or contained in equipment; Class 9.

Milwaukee Lithium‐ion batteries are to be shipped in compliance with relevant requirements of TDG “Part 2” (Section 2.43),
or TDG “Schedule 2” (Special Provision 34), as applicable.

INTERNATIONAL DANGEROUS GOODS REGULATIONS (RE: AIR, SEA, GROUND TRANSPORT)

Proper Shipping Description:
UN3480 Lithium‐ion batteries; UN3481 Lithium‐ion batteries packed with or contained in equipment; Class 9.

Milwaukee Lithium‐ion batteries are to be shipped in compliance with relevant requirements of the following DG
Regulations:
 ICAO Technical Instructions or IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (60th Edition): Packing Instructions 965; 966; 967
(Section I, or Section II, as applicable).
 IMDG Code: Packing Instruction P903, or Special Provision 188, as applicable.
 UN Model Regulations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods: Packing Instruction P903, or Special Provision 188, as
applicable.
 UN European Agreements (ADR/RID/ADN): Packing Instruction P903, or Special Provision 188, as applicable.
 Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG): Packing Instruction P903, or Special Provision 188, as applicable.

IMPORTANT: The proper classification, packaging, labeling, marking, and documentation requirements for shipping Lithium‐ion
batteries is dependent upon whether the particular batteries are:
a.) Rated at 100 Watt‐hours (Wh) or less; or
b.) Rated at greater than 100Wh.

Generally, Lithium‐ion batteries rated 100Wh or less are “excepted” from certain Class 9 DG requirements. Always check
compliance of Lithium‐ion battery consignments against the current regulations governing the chosen mode of transport. When
in doubt, contact the carrier or other trained Dangerous Goods professional to confirm acceptability.

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UN 38.3 BATTERY TRANSPORTATION TESTING:
Milwaukee rechargeable Lithium‐ion batteries listed in Section 1 have passed the relevant transportation test requirements as
described in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, section 38.3.

UN 38.3 Test Reports are maintained on file at the corporate headquarters of Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation located at
13135 W. Lisbon Rd., Brookfield, WI, USA 53005.

SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION

GLOBAL INVENTORIES

TSCA: United States See Sec. 14. Compliant with, relevant transportation test requirements as described in the
UN Manual of Tests & Criteria, Part III, Sub‐section 38.3.
DSL: Canada See Sec. 14. Compliant with, relevant transportation test requirements as described in the
UN Manual of Tests & Criteria, Part III, Sub‐section 38.3.
ECL: Korea Compliant with, relevant transportation test requirements as described in the UN Manual
of Tests & Criteria, Part III, Sub‐section 38.3.
PICCS: Philippines Compliant with, relevant transportation test requirements as described in the UN Manual
of Tests & Criteria, Part III, Sub‐section 38.3.
ENCS: Japan Compliant with, relevant transportation test requirements as described in the UN Manual
of Tests & Criteria, Part III, Sub‐section 38.3.
AICS: Australia Compliant with, relevant transportation test requirements as described in the UN Manual
of Tests & Criteria, Part III, Sub‐section 38.3.
IECS: China Compliant with, relevant transportation test requirements as described in the UN Manual
of Tests & Criteria, Part III, Sub‐section 38.3.
EINECS: European Union Compliant with, relevant transportation test requirements as described in the UN Manual
of Tests & Criteria, Part III, Sub‐section 38.3.

SARA 313 Information:

SARA Title III Section 313: This product does not contain regulated levels of any toxic chemical subject to the reporting
requirements of Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) and 40 CFR part
372.

California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65)
This product does not contain regulated levels of any toxic chemical subject to the reporting requirements of California Safe
Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65)

WHMIS: Canadian Workplace

This product does not contain regulated levels of any toxic chemical subject to the reporting requirements

SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION

ABBREVIATIONS:
TSCA ..................... Toxic Substance Control Act
ICAO ..................... International Civil Aviation Organization
IMDG ...................... International Maritime Dangerous
OSHA .................... Occupational Safety and Health
IARC/NTP ............... International Agency for Research on Cancer/National Toxicology Program
SARA ..................... Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986
ACGIH ................... American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists

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 NIOSH/MSHA ........ National Institute for Occupational Safety Health/
Mine Safety and Health Administration
WHMIS ................... Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

Prepared by: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation

The batteries referenced herein are considered exempt articles and are not subject to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard;
therefore a SDS is not required. This sheet is being provided as a service to our customers.

The information and recommendations set forth are made in good faith and believed to be accurate as of the date of preparation.
MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION makes no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding the accuracy of this data or the
results to be obtained from the use thereto.

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