Rockwell Automation 1747-BA SLC 500 Lithium Battery - Manual (Page 7)

Guidelines for Handling Lithium Batteries 7
Publication 1747-IN515A-EN-P - May 2004
Although the Environmental Protection Agency at this time has no regulations
specific to lithium batteries, the material contained may be considered toxic,
reactive, or corrosive. The person disposing of the material is responsible for any
hazard created in doing so. State and local regulations may exist regarding the
disposal of these materials.
For a lithium battery product safety data sheet, contact the manufacturer:
Collect batteries for disposal carefully to prevent short circuiting, compacting, or
destroying the battery case.
Disposing of Depleted Batteries
1. Visually inspect all batteries for damage to the battery casing or leakage of
electrolyte. If a battery is damaged and/or leaking, see the following section
on handling damaged batteries.
2. If the battery has leads and is clean and undamaged, use side cutters to
remove the leads as close to the body of the battery as possible.
3. Put clean and undamaged batteries in a polyethylene bag and heat seal the
bag.
4. Store the bagged batteries in a closed metal container filled with vermiculite.
Alternate layers of batteries and vermiculite.
5. Contact your local Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) office for
information about battery disposal companies and proper labeling of battery
containers.
Lithium batteries can be stored and shipped as universal waste in most states in the
United States of America. Alternately, you can ship lithium batteries as hazardous
waste.
ATTENTION
Do not damage the battery case when removing leads.
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