Li-ion (secondary battery, rechargeable)
LCD charge status indicator
These battery packs are built on cells manufactured by either Molicel or Panasonic.
Li-ion (secondary battery, rechargeable)
‘Test’ button and LED charge status indicator
These battery packs are built on cells manufactured by LG Chemical Ltd.
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Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Fluke BP290, Lithium-ion battery pack partnumber 4025762
Fluke BP291, Lithium-ion battery pack partnumber 3894688
Chemical System: Lithium-ion (this is: NO Lithium-metal).
Each battery pack stores less than 100 Wh of energy ( <100 Wh).
Packs contain 0% Cd, 0%Hg, 0%Pb.
Each battery pack contains less than 8g of equivalent Lithium.
Of each of the above models of battery pack, two versions have been made and distributed. These can easily be
distinguished e.g. using the number found near the barcode on the battery pack:
Cells used in this battery
Cells used in these battery packs are manufactured by either Molicel, Panasonic or LG Chemical Ltd (see above).
The MSDS information as provided by these three manufacturers for their cells is included with this document.
Contact information: Fluke Corporation, 6920 Seaway Blvd, Everett, WA 98203, USA
Conformance information:
These battery packs have been tested and were found to comply with the criteria of “UN Model Regulations,
Manual of Test and Criteria, Part III, subsection 38.3, 5th edition, Amendment 1”, also known as
“ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev.5”, or “UN38.3 – 2014”.
Precautions for handling and use:
Do not disassemble or deform the battery
Do not expose to fire, or dispose of in fire
Avoid excessive physical shock or vibration
Avoid short circuit the battery
Do not immerse in water
Never use a modified or damaged charger
Use for the specified application only
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area
Never use a battery that shows signs of damage
Each battery pack stores < 100 Wh of energy
Contains 0% Cd, 0%Hg, 0%Pb
Only charge the battery in an approved charger;
either use a Fluke testtool that lists compatibility
with the BP290 or BP291, or use external
charger EBC290.
Refer to instruction sheet of associated testtool
for operating instructions
Keep the battery pack out of reach of children.
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The information contained within this document is provided for your information only.
This battery is an article pursuant to 29 CFR 1910.1200 and, as such, is not subject to the OSHA Hazard
Communication standard requirement for preparation of a material safety data sheet.
This document at hand is therefore provided as a service to our customers only.
Packing Instructions (P.I.)
When battery is packaged separately (e.g. a replacement battery pack): IATA P.I. 965 applies
When battery is packaged with a testtool, not contained in it (e.g. Fluke-190-series-II): IATA P.I. 966 applies
When battery is contained within a testtool, then packaged (e.g. Fluke-430-series-II): IATA P.I. 967 applies
Ensure that any shipment packaging that contains these batteries is properly marked on the outside of the package
for containing Li-ion batteries, using the label as described in the ‘Additional Requirements Section’ of Packing
Instructions 965…970. Minimum size of the label is 120 x 110 mm (4.75 x 4.33 inches).
This document comprises 19 pages (including this page).
Follow-on pages are:
- Panasonic Batteries, Product Information Sheet, January 1, 2014 (2 pages)
- Molicel® - E-One Moli Energy, Safety Data Sheet, February 2014 (7 pages)
- LG Chemical Ltd – MSDS for Model 18650 B4 cells, January 2014 (8 pages)
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