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Disposal in Europe
The European Community (EC) has issued
two directives; 91/157/EEC and 93/86/
EEC. These directives are implemented by
each member country in a different way.
Thus, in each country, the manufacturers,
importers, and users are responsible for
the proper disposal or recycling.
In accordance with these directives, the
PachPen lithium cells do not contain
dangerous substances. The reaction
products are inorganic and do not
represent environmental hazards once the
decomposition or neutralization process
has terminated.
Disposal in the United States
Lithium batteries are neither specifically
listed nor exempted from the federal
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
hazardous waste regulations, as conveyed
by the Resources Conservation and
Recovery Act (RCRA). The only metal of
possible concern in the cell is the lithium
metal that is not listed or characterized
as a toxic hazardous waste. Significant
number of spent cells and batteries that
are untreated and not fully discharged are
considered as reactive hazardous waste.
Thus, hazardous waste of spent cells and
batteries can be disposed of after they
are first neutralized through an approved
secondary treatment prior to disposal
(as required by U.S. Land Ban Restriction
of the Hazardous and Solid Waste
Amendments of 1984).
Disposal of spent batteries should be
performed by authorized, professional
disposal company that is familiar with
the requirements of the federal, state,
and local authorities regarding hazardous
materials, transportation, and waste
disposal. In any case, it is recommended
to contact the local EPA office.
Shipping name:
Waste lithium batteries
Un number:
3090
Label requirements:
Miscellaneous,
hazardous waste
Disposal code:
D003
Following is a battery recycler and
collector in the United States:
Battery Solutions
4930 Holtz Drive, Wixom, MI 48393
P: (800) 852-8127
W: www.batterysolutions.com
Symbol definitions for the
PachPen
Statements, graphics, and symbols listed
below are used on components of the
PachPen. Descriptions and meanings are
listed to the right of the symbols.
Type B medical
device
Disposal of product
within the EU
Attention! Consult
instruction manual
Battery
replacement
Action control
button
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