AUGUST 2005
LITHIUM HANDBOOK
This information is generally descriptive only and is not intended to make or imply any representation, guarantee or warranty with respect to any cells and batteries. Cell and battery designs/specifications
are subject to modification without notice. Contact Panasonic for the latest information.
■ Dimensions(mm)
Weight:2.2g
■ Specification
VL2020
■ Discharge Temperature Characteristics
■ Consumption current vs. Duration time
Duration (days)
Temp.: 20˚C
Cut off voltage: 2.5V
1 7 10 30 50 300 100
0
10035
500
400
300
200
100
50
40
30
20
10
5
Consumption Current (µA)
0 100 200 300 400
4
3
2
1
30k
(100 A)
Load
Duration(h)
Voltage(V)
Nominal voltage (V)
Nominal capacity (mAh)
Continuous standard load (mA)
Operating temperature (C)
3
20.0
0.07
-20 ~ +60
20.0
+
-
0
0.3
( 0.79 )
+
-
0
0.01
0.05(0.002)
2.0
+
-
0
0.3
(0.08 )
+
-
0
0.01
16( 0.63)
0
.3MAX
(
0.012)
Note: This bare cell diagram is for size reference only. Please refer to the
tab configurations at the end of this section for available tabs.
Vanadium Pentoxide Lithium Coin Batteries (VL Series): Individual Specifications
■ Dimensions(mm)
■ Specification
VL2320
Duration (days)
Temp.: 20˚C
Cut off voltage: 2.5V
1 7 10 30 50 300 100
0
10035
500
400
300
200
100
50
40
30
20
10
5
Consumption Current (µA)
0 100 200 300 400
4
3
2
1
30k
(100 A)
Load
Duration(h)
Voltage(V)
■ Discharge Temperature Characteristics
■ Consumption current vs. Duration time
Weight:2.7g
Nominal voltage (V)
Nominal capacity (mAh)
Continuous standard load (mA)
Operating temperature (C)
3
30.0
0.1
-20 ~ +60
23.0
( 0.91 )
0.1(0.004)
2.0 (0.08 )
19( 0.75)
0
.3 MAX
(
0.012)
+0
-0.5
+0
-0.02
+0
-0.25 +0
-0.01
Note: This bare cell diagram is for size reference only. Please refer to the
tab configurations at the end of this section for available tabs.
AUGUST 2005
LITHIUM HANDBOOK
This information is generally descriptive only and is not intended to make or imply any representation, guarantee or warranty with respect to any cells and batteries. Cell and battery designs/specifications
are subject to modification without notice. Contact Panasonic for the latest information.
■ Dimensions(mm)
VL3032
Duration (days)
Temp.: 20˚C
Cut off voltage: 2.5V
1 7 10 30 50 300 100
0
10035
500
400
300
200
100
50
40
30
20
10
5
Consumption Current (µA)
■ Specification
0 200 400 600 800
4
3
2
1
15k
(200 A)
Load
Duration(h)
Voltage(V)
■ Discharge Temperature Characteristics
■ Consumption current vs. Duration time
Weight:6.2g
Nominal voltage (V)
Nominal capacity (mAh)
Continuous standard load (mA)
Operating temperature (C)
3
100.0
0.2
-20 ~ +60
30.0
( 1.18 )
0.2(0.008)
3.2 (0.13 )
27( 1.06)
+0
-0.3
+0
-0.01
+0.1
-0.3 +0.004
-0.012
Note: This bare cell diagram is for size reference only. Please refer to the
tab configurations at the end of this section for available tabs.
■ Dimensions(mm)
■ Specification
VL2330
Duration (days)
Temp.: 20˚C
Cut off voltage: 2.5V
1 7 10 30 50 300 100
0
10035
500
400
300
200
100
50
40
30
20
10
5
Consumption Current (µA)
0 200 400 600 800
4
3
2
1
30k
(100 A)
Load
Duration(h)
Voltage(V)
■ Discharge Temperature Characteristics
■ Consumption current vs. Duration time
Weight:3.5g
Nominal voltage (V)
Nominal capacity (mAh)
Continuous standard load (mA)
Operating temperature (C)
3
50.0
0.1
-20 ~ +60
23.0
( 0.91 )
0.3(0.012)
3.0 (0.12 )
19( 0.75)
0
.3 MAX
(
0.012)
+0
-0.5
+0
-0.02
+0
-0.3 +0
-0.01
Note: This bare cell diagram is for size reference only. Please refer to the
tab configurations at the end of this section for available tabs.
Vanadium Pentoxide Lithium Coin Batteries (VL Series): Individual Specifications
AUGUST 2005
LITHIUM HANDBOOK
This information is generally descriptive only and is not intended to make or imply any representation, guarantee or warranty with respect to any cells and batteries. Cell and battery designs/specifications
are subject to modification without notice. Contact Panasonic for the latest information.
■ Dimensions(mm)
Weight:0.8g
■ Specification
VL1220
■ Discharge Temperature Characteristics
■ Consumption current vs. Duration time
Duration (days)
Temp.: 20˚C
Cut off voltage: 2.5V
1 7 10 30 50 300 100
0
10035
500
400
300
200
100
50
40
30
20
10
5
Consumption Current (µA)
0 100 200 300 400
4
3
2
1
100k
(30 A)
Load
Duration(h)
Voltage(V)
Nominal voltage (V)
Nominal capacity (mAh)
Continuous standard load (mA)
Operating temperature (C)
3
7.0
0.02
-20 ~ +60
12.5
( 0.49
)
9( 0.35)
2.0+
-0
0.3
0.3(0.012)
+0
-0.01
+0
-0.3
Note: This bare cell diagram is for size reference only. Please refer to the
tab configurations at the end of this section for available tabs.
■ Dimensions(mm)
Weight:0.27g
■ Specification
VL621
■ Discharge Temperature Characteristics
Duration (days)
Temp.: 20˚C
Cut off voltage: 2.5V
1 7 10 30 50 300 100
0
10035
500
400
300
200
100
50
40
30
20
10
5
Consumption Current (µA)
■ Consumption current vs. Duration time
Nominal voltage (V)
Nominal capacity (mAh)
Continuous standard load (mA)
Operating temperature (C)
3
1.5
0.01
-20 ~ +60
Note: This bare cell diagram is for size reference only. Please refer to the
tab configurations at the end of this section for available tabs.
∅6.8
∅5.2 (max)
2.15
0.05
(min)
+0
-0.15
+0
-0.2
0
Vanadium Pentoxide Lithium Coin Batteries (VL Series): Individual Specifications
0 50 100 150 200 250 30
0
5
4
3
2
1
0
Load: 300kΩ
(10µA)
Duration(h)
Voltage(V)
60˚C
20˚C
-20˚C
0˚C
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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Panasonic Batteries
Panasonic Industrial Company
A Division Panasonic Corporation of North America
5201 Tollview Drive, 1F-3
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Toll Free: 877-726-2228
Fax: 847-637-4660
Internet: www.panasonic.com/industrial/batteries.oem
e-mail: oembatteries@panasonic.com
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.
DISPOSAL
Panasonic has determined that our Vanadium Pentoxide battery (VL type) is considered a hazardous waste when
disposed of in the states of California, Rhode Island and Washington.
Monthly weight
State Classification needed to qualify
California Non-RCRA Hazardous No minimum
(1)
Rhode Island Rhode Island Waste (Type 1C) No minimum
(1)
Washington Dangerous Waste (Category D) 220 Pounds
(2)
Notes:
(1) Any amount of VL type batteries in California or Rhode Island must be disposed of in accordance with the hazardous
waste laws of each state. These requirements do not apply to individual consumers or to end products that
contain VL batteries.
(2) If you generate less than 220 ponds of these batteries in any one calendar month, you are exempt from the State of
Washington hazardous waste regulations.
In all cases, it remains the responsibility of the party generating the waste to properly dispose of your waste in
accordance with all laws and regulations. Panasonic recommends that large quantities of this battery be disposed
of in a fully permitted hazardous landfill.
TRANSPORTATION
All Panasonic lithium batteries are not subject to the requirements of the Department of Transportation (DOT)
Subchapter C, Hazardous Materials Regulations if shipped in compliance with 49 CFR 173.185 and Special
Provision 188.
Effective January 1, 2014 all Panasonic lithium batteries can be shipped by air in accordance with International Civil
Aviation Organization (ICAO), 2013-2014 edition, Section II or Section 1B, International Air Transport Association
(IATA) 55th
edition, Section II or Section 1B Packing Instructions (PI) 968 (Batteries), PI 969 (Batteries, packed with
equipment) and PI 970 (Batteries, contained in equipment) as appropriate
Product Information Sheet
Product
:
Vanadium Pentoxide
(
VL
Type) Lithium Batteries
Applicable models/sizes: All VL type
Revision: January 1, 2014
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.
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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All Panasonic lithium batteries are regulated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), 2012 edition, 36
th
amendment, under Special Provisions 188 and 230.
All Panasonic lithium cells are tested and comply with the UN Model Regulations, Manual of Test and Criteria, Part
III, subsection 38.3.
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, 5
th
revised edition, Amendment 1.
The DOT requires that the outside of each package that contains lithium metal batteries, regardless of size or
number of batteries, be labeled with the following statement: “LITHIUM METAL BATTERIES- FORBIDDEN FOR
TRANSPORT ABOARD PASSENGER AIRCRAFT”. 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.
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. Lithium coin batteries lodged in the esophagus should be
removed immediately. Leakage, chemical burns and perforation can occur within hours of ingestion.
General Recommendations
CAUTION: Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not recharge, crush, heat above 212
O
F (100
O
C) or incinerate.
Fire Safety
In case of fire, you can use a Class “D” 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. Detailed
information on fighting a lithium metal battery fire can be found in Guide 138 (Substances – Water – Reactive) of the
US DOT Emergency Response Guide.
