ARLA/CLUSTER: Os perigos das baterias de lítio

[João Costa > CT1FBF]

The dangers of lithium batteries

Lithium batteries are undoubtedly popular going by their wide use in
consumer products, and even higher powered models in electric vehicles.

However they have been linked to fires, illicit drug makers and medical
problems.

The recent death of a toddler in Queensland, Australia and others injured
after swallowing them, has again focused attention on the common power
source.

>From January 2013 stricter regulations for the carriage of Lithium
batteries by air travellers were introduced - best check with your airline
for the rules.

A battery can also be a convenient source of lithium metal used in illegal
methamphetamine laboratories. Sales of larger quantities are restricted for
this reason in some areas.

International industry standards for button batteries are soon to be
introduced as an urgent safety measure.

These are likely to include strengthened consumer education about the
dangers and child-restraint packaging for the cell batteries.

*Jim Linton VK3PC*
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