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17008 MARCOR OSH PROGRAM MANUALc. Lithium-manganese dioxide (LiMnO 2 ). LiMnO 2 batteriescontain an electrolyte solution of lithium perchlorate and anorganic solvent. They are primary (i.e., non-rechargeable)batteries that should be considered hazardous when used.However, when completely discharged and no longer suitable foruse, these batteries may be disposed of as solid waste (i.e.,general refuse) unless regulatory authority requires theirmanagement and disposal as hazardous waste.d. Lithium rechargeable batteries. These batteriesfrequently contain a highly flammable electrolyte. They canvent these flammable materials in response to abuse, includingoverheating, crushing or overcharging. In the presence of anignition source, vented lithium batteries are likely to burnwith a high intensity fire.3. Lithium Battery Hazardsa. Explosion. Lithium batteries provide greatly increasedshelf life and specific energy over lead acid or Nickel Cadmium(NiCad) batteries. Lithium batteries contain much higher energycontent, sometimes in pressurized cells. Because thesepressurized cells can rupture, under no circumstances should thebattery be deliberately opened, crushed, punctured,disassembled, or mutilated. These batteries should also not beheated or incinerated, as overheating may produce internalpressure exceeding their venting capacity causing them toexplode. Primary (non-rechargeable) lithium batteries shallnever be recharged. Such action could cause venting, rupturing,and fire.b. Fire. Lithium is a reactive metal that burns extremelyhot when ignited and is difficult to extinguish without propertraining and equipment.(1) Use an approved Class-D fire extinguisher (i.e.,National Stock Number (NSN) 4210-01-303-3999 or equivalent,Lith-X extinguishers, Navy 125 (S)) or sand to extinguish a firein lithium battery storage areas. Copious amounts of water maybe used to cool a fire fueled by lithium batteries or coollithium batteries near a fire. A Class-D extinguisher or sandmay be required to completely extinguish exposed lithium. Never17-10