Safety
As LiPo cells entail certain risks it is important to ensure safety for everyone who gets in contact with these batteries. Children are especially at risk while playing with toys which include LiPo cells, such as toy helicopters or model cars. Therefore it is recommended that adults familiarize themselves with the safe use of these batteries. In addition, a material safety data sheet for the battery should accompany every product specifying the actual material it contains. In case of overloading, short-circuiting or exploding of the battery resulting in irritation or poisoning, the necessary information can be quickly obtained and suitable steps taken. An example for a material data safety sheet for LiPo cells can be found here. Flameproof pouches can also be used to safeguard against aberrant charging incidents.
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