1. Lithium-ion batteries are absolutely harmful to the human body. The most harmful component is the electrolyte solution, which is a volatile organic liquid with significant corrosive properties. Prolonged inhalation of the volatile gases can damage the respiratory tract.
2. If the job involves manufacturing battery cells, the internal components are harmful to health, so it's not recommended to work there. You should wear a respirator or mask while working. The work environment may contain many harmful elements, such as mercury, which is quite common, as well as lead and other harmful substances. This can lead to heavy metal poisoning.
3. Radiation. Radiation refers to the phenomenon of radio frequency waves emitted into space from high-frequency oscillations in a circuit. Radiation of a certain frequency and intensity can have effects on the body.
4. The most harmful component of lithium-ion battery electrolyte to the human body is the lithium salt, specifically lithium hexafluorophosphate. This lithium salt is extremely potent. I've heard that if a palm-sized area of skin on a person is corroded, it can be fatal.
5. The electrolyte has a strong odor, which can significantly affect a woman's ability to conceive.
In the event of an electrolyte leak, personnel should be immediately evacuated to a safe area and the area isolated with strict access restrictions. Ignition sources should be shut off. Emergency responders are advised to wear self-contained positive pressure breathing apparatus and fire-fighting protective clothing. The leak source should be cut off if possible.
