EPIRBs, in common with other high performance electronic equipment, are powered by Lithium batteries.

Lithium batteries are used because they provide the best available battery performance and reliability which is required for extreme operating conditions such as varying temperatures, long operating life and long storage life.

Because of their high energy content, particular care must be taken in their handling, transport and disposal. When assembled in an EPIRB they have a high degree of protection from their environment, but care must be taken if the EPIRB is dismantled or damaged.

It is important not to short circuit, physically destroy or to dispose of Lithium batteries in a fire as an explosion could result.

Transport restrictions may apply to the carriage of Lithium batteries in some environments where they are classified as hazardous goods.

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are available for the following products models: