Lithium Batteries and Cells

We offer specialized regulatory consulting for managing the risks associated with lithium battery usage, helping companies comply with current safety and environmental regulations. Our team of experts assists businesses in assessing the risks related to the use and disposal of batteries, ensuring a safe and sustainable approach. We provide support in drafting the required regulatory documentation, training personnel, and implementing preventive and protective measures, ensuring that all phases of the battery life cycle are managed in a compliant and responsible manner.

Lithium batteries are an indispensable component of our daily and working lives, thanks to their high energy density, long life, and compact size. However, the safe management of these batteries is crucial to prevent accidents and minimize environmental risks. Normachem offers lithium battery risk management services, facilitating the use and recycling of these batteries and providing solutions for preventing fires related to these batteries. We serve manufacturers, distributors, and end users, helping to ensure responsible management of lithium batteries.

There are different types of lithium batteries, each with specific characteristics and particular applications:

• Lithium-ion batteries (Li-Ion): These are the most common and used in a wide range of devices, from mobile phones to laptops, to electric vehicles. They offer a good combination of lightness, energy capacity, and durability.
• Lithium polymer batteries (Li-Po): Used primarily in portable electronic devices and some electric vehicles, they are known for their lightness and flexibility in shape but pose greater risks.
• Batteries with different cathode and anode compositions: Each battery has a unique combination of anode, cathode, and electrolyte, which affects performance and the degree of hazard. 

Lithium batteries pose several risks that must be carefully managed:

• Fire and explosion risks: Lithium batteries can overheat, causing fires or explosions if not managed correctly.
• Environmental contamination risks: Improper disposal of batteries can contaminate soil and water with hazardous materials.
• Health risks: Contact with electrolyte or inhalation of fumes from fires can cause serious injury and poisoning.

It is therefore essential to carry out a correct risk assessment of lithium batteries and to evaluate every aspect of their management in the company and be prepared to manage emergencies:

• Storage: Batteries must be stored according to specific rules, in relation to other materials and substances present. Normachem provides guidelines for correct storage, complying with current regulations.
• Handling: It is essential to correctly perform all phases of a battery's life cycle, from charging to use, to discharge, disposal, and safe transport. We offer support in training employees on correct procedures.
• Emergency: We help companies define emergency plans, anticipating various incident events and establishing clear response procedures.
• Safety equipment: We provide advice on the equipment necessary for emergency management, such as fire extinguishers, hydrants, tanks, cabinets, blankets, and absorbent materials, depending on the type of battery.

We offer an overview of the regulations relating to the use, storage, and transport of lithium batteries. Normachem supports companies in complying with regulations and managing the documentation necessary to ensure compliance.

The aim of our consultancy is to assess and define with companies the most correct methods for the safe use, storage, and transport of lithium batteries, addressing all the concrete aspects of their company management.