Design and specifications are each subject to change without notice. Ask factory for the current technical specifications before purchase and/or use.
Should a safety concern arise regarding this product, please be sure to contact us immediately.
Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors (Radial Lead Type)
2.9 Fumigation
In exporting electronic appliances with aluminum electrolytic capacitors, in some cases fumigation treatment
using such halogen compound as methyl bromide is conducted for wooden boxes.
If such boxes are not dried well, the halogen left in the box is dispersed while transported and enters in the
capacitors inside.
This possibly causes electrical corrosion of the capacitors. Therefore, after performing fumigation and drying
make sure that no halogen is left.
Don’t perform fumigation treatment to the whole electronic appliances packed in a box.
3. Precautions for using capacitors
3.1 Environmental Conditions
Capacitors should not be used in the following environments.
(1) Exposure to temperatures above the upper category or below the lower category temperature of the capacitor.
(2) Direct contact with water, salt water, or oil.
(3) High humidity conditions where water could condense on the capacitor.
(4) Exposure to toxic gases such as hydrogen sulfide, sulfuric acid, nitric acid, chlorine, Chlorine compound,
Bromine, Bromine compound or ammonia.
(5) Exposure to ozone, radiation, or ultraviolet rays.
(6) Vibration and shock conditions exceeding specified requirements.
3.2 Electrical Precautions
(1) Avoid touching the terminals of a capacitor as a possible electric shock could result. The exposed
aluminum case is not insulated and could also cause electric shock if touched.
(2) Avoid short circuiting the area between the capacitor terminals with conductive materials including liquids
such as acids or alkaline solutions.
(3) A low-molecular-weight-shiroxane which is included in a silicon material shall causes abnormal electrical
characteristics.
4. Emergency Procedures
(1)
If the pressure relief of the capacitor operates, immediately turn off the equipment and disconnect from the power source.
This will minimize an additional damage caused by the vaporizing electrolyte.
(2) Avoid contact with the escaping electrolyte gas, which can exceed 100 °C temperatures.
If electrolyte or gas enters the eye, immediately flush the eye with large amounts of water.
If electrolyte or gas is ingested by mouth, gargle with water.
If electrolyte contacts the skin, wash with soap and water.
5. Long Term Storage
Leakage current of a capacitor increases with long storage times. The aluminum oxide film deteriorates as a
function of temperature and time.
If used without reconditioning, an abnormally high current will be required to restore the oxide film.
This surge current could cause the circuit or the capacitor to fail.
Expiration date is 42 months from outgoing inspection date.
However, expiration date for series which are not listed below is 12 months from outgoing inspection date.
For storage condition, keep room temperature (5 °C to 35 °C) and humidity (45 % to 85 %) where direct
sunshine doesn't reach.
5.1 Environmental Conditions
Do not store under condition outside the area described in the specification, and also under conditions listed below.
(1) Exposure to temperatures above the upper category or below the lower category temperature of the capacitor.
(2) Direct contact with water, salt water, or oil.
(3) High humidity conditions where water could condense on the capacitor.
(4) Exposure to toxic gases such as hydrogen sulfide, sulfuric acid, nitric acid, chlorine, Chlorine compound,
Bromine, Bromine compound or ammonia.
(5) Exposure to ozone, radiation, or ultraviolet rays.
(6) Vibration and shock conditions exceeding specified requirements.
6. Capacitor Disposal
When disposing capacitors, use one of the following methods.
(1) Incinerate after crushing the capacitor or puncturing the can wall (to prevent explosion due to internal pressure rise).
(2) Dispose as solid waste.
NOTE : Local laws may have specific disposal requirements which must be followed.
Series Expiration date
FC, FK, HD, TA, TP 42 months from outgoing inspection date
Jun. 201602
