Leaftech Ag Safety Data Sheet

Bill Freeman

Nov 20, 2025

Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for Handheld Electronic Device

Product Name: Leaftech Handheld Plant Tissue Analyzer (e.g., Scanner)

Description: Handheld device with plastic housing, PCB, glass, wires, and 20V/3.0Ah/60Wh lithium-ion battery.

Intended Use: Portable scanning/electronics.

Supplier: Leaftech Ag Inc. 600 Corporation Drive Pendleton, IN 46064; 765-221-9097

Contact: John Mascoe 317-450-0889; [email protected].

Emergency: CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300 (USA) or +1-703-527-3887 (Int'l).

Preparation Date: November 19, 2025. Revision: 1.

Prepared per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 and GHS Rev. 7. The device is an "article" (no chemical release under normal use), but the battery poses hazards if damaged.

1. Identification

Identifier: Device with Li-ion Battery (20V/3.0Ah/60Wh).
Use/Restrictions: Handheld use; avoid extremes (>60°C, wet, damage).
Supplier: Vant Battery Co., LTD; Yousong 3rd Industry Zone, Longhua New district, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

2. Hazard Identification

Classification: Intact: Non-hazardous. Damaged battery: Flammable Solid Cat. 1 (H228); Acute Tox. Cat. 4 (H302/312/332); Skin Corr. 1B (H314); Eye Dam. 1 (H318); STOT SE 3 (H335).
Label: Danger. H228/H302/etc.: Flammable; harmful if exposed; causes burns/irritation. Pictograms: Flame, Corrosion, Exclamation.
Precautions: P210/P260/P280: Avoid heat/damage; wear PPE. Response: P303/P305/P310: Rinse skin/eyes; seek medical help. Storage/Disposal: P403/P501: Ventilated storage; hazardous waste.
Other: Thermal runaway risk; toxic fumes in fire.

3. Composition/Ingredients

Battery (20% wt.): LiCoO2 (20-50%, CAS 12190-79-3, irritant); Graphite (10-30%, 7782-42-5); Electrolytes (10-20%, e.g., 96-49-1, flammable/irritant); LiPF6 (<5%, 21324-40-3, corrosive); Metals/Polymers (balance).
Housing: Plastic. 18-8 Stainless Steel: RoHS 3 (2015/863/EU & REACH (EC 1907/2006) (06/27/2024, 241 SVHC) Compliant. 6061 Aluminum: RoHS 3 (2015/863/EU) & REACH (EC 1907/2006) (06/10/2022, 224 SVHC) Compliant. Spring Steel: RoHS 3 (2015/863/EU) & REACH (EC 1907/2006) (01/23/2024, 240 SVHC) Compliant. (56% wt., non-haz.)
PCB/Glass/Wires: (24% wt.), non-haz. (RoHS compliant assumed). No CMRs >0.1%.

4. First-Aid

Inhalation: Fresh air; oxygen if needed.
Skin: Wash 15 min.; remove clothes.
Eyes: Flush 15 min.; medical help.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth; drink fluids; poison control.
Symptoms: Burns/irritation. Treat for HF exposure.

5. Fire-Fighting

Media: Copper-based or Graphite-based Class D Extinguisher/Full water submersion. Avoid water spray on the battery.
Hazards: Explosion; HF/CO release.
Equipment: SCBA/full gear.

6. Accidental Release

Precautions: PPE; ventilation.
Cleanup: Absorb leaks (vermiculite); seal container; dry clean.

7. Handling/Storage

Handling: Avoid damage/short/overcharge.
Storage: Cool/dry (<30°C); 50% charge.

8. Exposure Controls/PPE

Limits: None intact. HF: 3 ppm; Graphite: 15 mg/m³.
Controls: Ventilation for damage.
PPE: Gloves/goggles/respirator for damage.

9. Physical/Chemical Properties

Appearance: Solid device.
Odor/pH: None/NA.
Flash/Flammability: Battery flammable if damaged.
Density: 1.5-2.5 g/cm³. Insoluble.

10. Stability/Reactivity

Stability: Stable normal use.
Avoid: Heat/damage/water.
Incompatibles: Acids/conductive.
Decomp: HF/CO/oxides.

11. Toxicological

Acute: Low intact; electrolyte LD50 >500 mg/kg; irritant.
Chronic: Sensitization possible. No carcinogens.

12. Ecological

Toxicity: Metals are harmful to aquatics.
Persistence: Non-biodegradable.

13. Disposal

Methods: Recycle battery (e.g., Call2Recycle); hazardous if damaged (RCRA D003).

14. Transport

UN: 3481 (Li-ion in equipment). Class 9.
Rules: IATA/IMDG/DOT compliant; UN38.3 tested. 60Wh allows standard ship.

15. Regulatory

USA: OSHA/TSCA/SARA/Prop 65.
EU: REACH/RoHS/Battery Dir.
Other: UN38.3.

16. Other

Disclaimer: Informational; verify compliance.
References: OSHA/GHS/IATA standards.