HyperClass

International Battery
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Description: International Battery produces energy storage systems offering long life, low maintenance, and low total life cost in a range of lithium chemistries. International Battery delivers maximum proven safety with large-format prismatic cell design, hermetically sealed Lithium Iron Phosphate chemistry and comprehensive battery monitoring and management capability. The solvent-free, water based processing facility in International Battery's ISO 9001-certified facility in Allentown, PA provides a readily scalable manufacturing platform ideal for serving a rapidly growing market The HyperClass system provides 100% depth of discharge capability with high cycle life and excellent charge/discharge rates. The HyperClass system for Net Zero homes offers remote monitoring and real time pricing solutions for the consumer-side of the grid.
MasterFormat Number(s): 26 33 00

Manufacturer:

International Battery
6845 Snowdrift Road
Allentown, PA 18106

vgrosso@internationalbattery.com
(610) 3663925 (main)

Distribution Channels:

Manufacturer-direct

PRODUCT DETAILS2.1 SUSTAINABLE STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS • 2.2 SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA • 2.3 SUSTAINABLE COMPOSITION OF PRODUCT

2.1 SUSTAINABLE STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS

2.2 SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

2.2.26 Electrical

How many watts per unit size does the product generate and/or store?

Describe features and performance.

HyperClass cells range from 40Ah to 200Ah and have ten times the energy capacity of competing large-format prismatic cells.

HyperClass' "true" large format offers up to 70 times the energy capacity of 18,650 and 26,650 cylindrical cells.

The 160Ah 3.2VDC cell is the most common size.

2.2.99 Additional Product Performance

List essential performance and physical characteristics: (ie. Fire resistance rating, vapor permeability, strength, etc.)

Characteristic:

Fire Resistance

Measurement test (UL, ASTM, FM, etc):

UL 94

Results (value,units):

Characteristic:

Depth of Discharge @ 100%

Results (value,units):

4000 cycles

Characteristic:

Chemistry

Results (value,units):

Solvent Free

2.3 SUSTAINABLE COMPOSITION OF PRODUCT

2.3.1 Composition

List the primary materials in a representative sample of the reported product. (List actual material - not trade name)

Aluminum
Copper
Lithium
Mineral Oil
Electrolyte
Electronics

Composition Manufacturer Comments

HyperClass is produced in large-format, prismatic cell design, hermetically sealed Lithium Iron Phosphate chemistry and comprehensive battery monitoring and management capability.

2.3.2 Toxicity

Does the product contain any California Proposition 65 chemicals?	Yes No
Does the product contain any Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic pollutants (PBTs) as listed on the EPA Priority PBT List?	Yes No
Is the MSDS and/or a list of toxics available on company website?	Yes No

2.3.3 Recycled Content

Does the product contain any recycled content material?			Yes No
Post-Consumer: Percent by weight of total product: 10 range	Post-Consumer: Description of post-consumer content: Recycled Aluminum
Pre-Consumer: Percent by weight of total product: 2 range	Pre-Consumer: Description of pre-consumer content: Recycled Plastic	Total: Percent by weight of total product: 12

If yes, are these measurements certified?			Yes No

Recycled Content Manufacturer Comments

Recycled content was verified through vendor certification

2.3.6 Emissions

For wet-applied products, what is the VOC content?
0 g/l	Measurement Standard: EPA Reference Test Method 24
Will adding the recommended pigments increase VOCs beyond what is stated?		Yes No
Does the product contain any added Urea Formaldehyde?		Yes No
What is the product's formaldehyde level?
0 ppm	Measurement Standard: ASTM E1333

PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE3.1 LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS • Manufacturer Comments • 3.2 Material Extraction and Transportation • 3.3 MANUFACTURING • 3.4 CONSTRUCTION • 3.5 FACILITY OPERATIONS • 3.6 DECONSTRUCTION / RECYCLING PHASE

3.1 LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS

Has this product, or any product in the product category, gone through a life cycle assessment (LCA)?								Yes No
System Used (Please describe the LCA process used as clearly as possible; for example: a process LCA using SimaPro or a hybrid LCA that used GaBi and EIO-LCA). Up to 2,400 cycles
Was the LCA third-party verified?								Yes No
Company performing the LCA: KEMA Labs, Chalfont PA
Is there other relevant LCA data, for example, pertaining to a major constituent material? (In some cases a trade association or other entity may have conducted an industry average LCA on a common material. Please note if this is the case, and also if there are ways in which the process used for this product significantly deviates from that generic LCA.)								Yes No


Is an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) available for this product, or any products in this category? (An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) provides Life Cycle Information in a standardized format as described generally by ISO 14025, and specifically for building products by ISO 21930.)								Yes No
Was the EPD third party verified?

Manufacturer Comments

3.2 Material Extraction and Transportation

3.2.1 Regional Materials

Location(s) of manufacturing facility(s) producing the reported product
City, State/Province, Zip, Country: Allentown, PA, 18103, USA







List Primary Raw Materials in Product: (ie. sand, cement, water, recycled glass, clay, wood, biofiber, etc.): (If a significant percent of the raw materials for this product (excluding water) are sourced from a specific location, please also list percent by weight of material in the product and material source location (town, state, country zip code, country). Be as specific as possible regarding each raw material in the product, but leave the location blank if the material is sourced from many different locations.)
Material: Aluminum	Location: Pennsylvania	Percent by weight: 24
Material: Fluids	Location: Pennsylvania	Percent by weight: 50
Material: Electronics	Location: California/Pennsylvania	Percent by weight: 20
Material: Wiring	Location: Pennsylvania	Percent by weight: 5
Material: Plastic	Location: Pennsylvania	Percent by weight: 1

3.2.2 Supply Chain

What approximate percent of materials and/or assemblies by weight are sourced from ISO 14001 certified suppliers?
under 25%
How has the company worked with suppliers on reducing the environmental footprint of your supply chain?
Yes - International Battery works with all of its suppliers to develop programs to reduce the environmental footprint of the value chain International Battery is one of the few companies that for years has been using Lithium Iron Phosphate, the safest lithiated cathode material, and it cooperates with licensed suppliers for continuous improvement of the material

Manufacturer Comments

HyperClass system are manufactured in large-format scale with prismatic cell design, hermetically sealed Lithium Iron Phosphate chemistry and comprehensive battery monitoring and management capability.

3.3 MANUFACTURING

3.3.1 Manufacturing and Support Facilities

Does the company maintain ISO 14001 registration for some or all manufacturing facilities, including international locations?
	none
Does the company generate energy on-site from renewable resources?		Yes No

Does the company purchase any thermal energy or electricity from renewable sources? (for electricity this refers to sources that meet the Center for Resource Solutions Green-e Energy National Standard)		Yes No

3.3.2 Manufacturing Process

What is the company's specified goal for reducing energy consumption?
International Battery has a goal to reduce its energy consumption by 10% over the next 3 years	What steps has the company taken to reduce energy consumption of the manufacturing process? International Battery is exploring installation of variable frequency drives, improved lighting, and occupancy sensors. Additionally, installation of a battery storage system to peak shave on-peak energy will be explored in conjunction with a transpired solar wall system	What is the percent reduction achieved by unit of product over the specified period? 0
Enter Base year for period. 2010	Enter Reporting year for period. 2010
What is the company's specified goal for GHG reduction?
International Battery has a goal to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 10% over the next 3 years	What steps has the company taken to reduce GHG emissions of the manufacturing process? International Battery is exploring installation of a transpired solar wall system, reducing energy consumption, and utilizing Smartway transportation partners for inbound and outbound freight	What is the percent reduction achieved by unit over specified period? 0
Enter Base year for period. 2010	Enter Reporting year for period. 2010
What is the company's specified goal for reducing potable water use?
International Battery has a goal to reduce its potable water usage by 5% over the next 3 years	What steps have been taken to reduce potable water consumption of the manufacturing process? International Battery is exploring installation of low flow toilets, flow regulators on the faucets, and others	What is the percent reduction achieved by unit of product over the specified period? 0
Enter Base year for period. 2010	Enter Reporting year for period. 2010
What is the company's specified goal for reducing solid waste?
International Battery has a goal to reduce its solid waste by 5% over the next 3 years	What steps has the company taken to reduce solid-waste created from the manufacturing process? International Battery is exploring installation of a paper and cardboard recycling program along with a waste to fuel program	What is the percent reduction achieved by unit of product over the specified period? 0
Enter Base year for period. 2010	Enter Reporting year for period. 2010
What percent of the waste from the facility goes to hazardous waste, landfill, Waste-To-Energy (WTE), recycled (offsite)?
	landfill: 100

Are any Hazardous Air Pollutants (as defined by EPA) created, used, or released during the manufacture of the product?			Yes No
Are any hazardous chemicals created, used, or released during the manufacture of the product which must be reported under the State Right to Know Act (SARA), Section 313 via the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)? (The absence of hazardous chemicals or air pollutants in manufacture is laudable. However the presence of such hazards is not a simple indicator of environmental impact. Which listed hazards are present, how they are handled, the magnitude of emissions, and the extent and effectiveness of efforts to minimize creation, use, and releases of such hazards, are all important in assessing environmental responsibility. While it can be problematic to try to compare the performance of different companies, a record of TRI releases by company found on the EPA website allows review of a single company over time. http://www.epa.gov/enviro/html/tris/tris_query.html)			Yes No

3.3.3 Manufacturer Comments

International Battery has the greenest manufacturing process in the lithium cell industry with a unique water-based process that radically reduces volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions, eliminates millions of gallon of NMP and reduces by 10% both factory capital requirements and operating costs

3.4 CONSTRUCTION

3.4.1 Construction Waste Management

Shipping and Packing Materials (select all that apply for each)

Pallets:

Not used

Boxes:

Recyclable

Packing filler:

Not used

Containers:

Not used

Wrapping:

Not used

Other:

Crate

3.4.2 Installation

Accessories: Identify accessory items (adhesives, fasteners, tapes, etc.) required to install product and describe in the comment field any impact on the sustainable performance of the product.

Only accessories needed to install HyperClass systems are fasteners (screws and bolts to hold system to the racking)

3.4.3 Contract Closeout

Final Cleaning: Do recommended final cleaning materials emit any known airborne toxins or VOCs?								Yes No

3.5 FACILITY OPERATIONS

3.6 DECONSTRUCTION / RECYCLING PHASE

3.6.1 Manufacturer/Industry Programs

Is there a maintenance/replacement agreement?		Yes No
Is there a buy-back or take-back program for products at end-of-life?		Yes No
If yes, is there a cost to the customer?	Yes No

3.6.2 Product Reuse

Is the entire product reusable?								Yes No
Are components of the product reusable?								Yes No
If yes to either of the above, do installation techniques allow it to be easily removed/disassembled without damage?								Yes No

3.6.3 Product Recycling / Disposal

Is the product currently being recycled into another product?

Yes No

If yes, describe what new product(s):

Industrial Lithium

3.6.4 Manufacturer Comments

The only cost of the takeback program to customers is the cost of freight - in many instances recyclers will waive the freight costs.

The Energy Storage Association and EESAT are working on protocol to reuse cells that have reduced capacity, yet are still functional. ESS and EV battery cells will be shipped to a secondary location and used until the cell is spent. International Battery is a member of ESA and is active in assisting this protocol development

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION4.1 Stewardship • 4.2 Transparency of Information • Manufacturer Comments

4.1 Stewardship

4.2 Transparency of Information

Is the environmental information reported in this form available on the website?								Yes No

Does the company have an environmental policy or sustainability plan available on its website?								Yes No

Does the company produce a corporate sustainability report for public review?								Yes No

Ingredients or materials that comprise the product are fully disclosed on product packaging or in materials accompanying the product								Yes No

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BACKGROUNDProduct image • Product description • Contact information

PRODUCT DETAILS2.1 SUSTAINABLE STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS • 2.2 SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA • 2.3 SUSTAINABLE COMPOSITION OF PRODUCT

2.1 SUSTAINABLE STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS

2.2 SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

2.3 SUSTAINABLE COMPOSITION OF PRODUCT

PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE3.1 LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS • Manufacturer Comments • 3.2 Material Extraction and Transportation • 3.3 MANUFACTURING • 3.4 CONSTRUCTION • 3.5 FACILITY OPERATIONS • 3.6 DECONSTRUCTION / RECYCLING PHASE

3.1 LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS

Manufacturer Comments

3.2 Material Extraction and Transportation

3.3 MANUFACTURING

3.4 CONSTRUCTION

3.5 FACILITY OPERATIONS

3.6 DECONSTRUCTION / RECYCLING PHASE

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION4.1 Stewardship • 4.2 Transparency of Information • Manufacturer Comments

4.1 Stewardship

4.2 Transparency of Information

Manufacturer Comments

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