Check MSDS for Laptop Battery Information

If you have an HP laptop, notebook or tablet computer, it’s easy to find out everything you need to know about the safety of your computer’s battery. HP makes Material Safety Data Sheets or MSDS available for all HP batteries as well as non-HP batteries that may be used in their products.

What kind of information can you find out about by referring to battery MSDS? First you can find out exactly what type of battery you have. You will also have on hand a complete listing of all hazardous ingredients the battery contains as well as its physical properties.

The Fire and Explosion Hazard and Health Hazard MSDS data sections could be helpful if your laptop is involved in a fire you are exposed to. They also make it clear that rechargeable batteries should only be used per instructions. Using, trying to service or disposing of them improperly really can be dangerous.

Depending on your battery, MSDS sheets might also have some practical information you can use about ideal storage temperatures and usage guidelines. If you work in extreme temperature conditions such as very cold or very hot environments, it’s important to know at what temperatures your battery will no longer function properly and safely.