Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors (Radial lead Type)

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 ℃ 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

(1) Leakage current of a capacitor tends to increase after a long-term storage due to dielectric dissolution, and very

high current may flow at the first voltage load. However, applying voltage will form the dielectric, and the leakage

current will decrease.　Expiration date is 42 months from outgoing inspection date for part numbers listed below,

and it is 12 month for part numbers not listed below.

Storage condition is to keep in room temperature (5 ℃ to 35 ℃) and humidity (45 % to 85 %) with no

direct sunshine.

（2）Environmental Conditions

Do not store under condition outside the area described in the specification, and also under conditions listed

below.

(a) Exposure to temperatures above the upper category or below the lower category temperature of the

capacitor.

(b) Direct contact with water, salt water, or oil.

(c) High humidity conditions where water could condense on the capacitor.

(d) Exposure to toxic gases such as hydrogen sulfide, sulfuric acid, nitric acid, chlorine, Chlorine compound,

Bromine, Bromine compound or ammonia.

(e) Exposure to ozone, radiation, or ultraviolet rays.

(f) 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.

■ AEC-Q200　compliant

The products are tested based on all or part of the test conditions and methods defined in AEC-Q200.

Please consult with Panasonic for the details of the product specification and specific evaluation test results,

etc., and please review and approve Panasonic's product specification before ordering.

01-Oct-21

FC-A, FK-A, HD-A, TA-A, TP-A

Series

42 months from outgoing

inspection date

Expiration date

The precautions in using aluminum electrolytic capacitors follow the "Safety application guide

for the use in fixedaluminum electrolytic capacitors for electronic equipment", RCR-2367D

issued by JEITA in October 2017.

Please refer to the above application guide for details.