Product ID:LITHIUM OXYHALIDE PRIMARY BATTERY
MSDS Date:12/13/1990
FSC:6135
NIIN:01-236-2332
MSDS Number: BKBNV

ELECTROCHEM INDUSTRIES, DIV. OF WILSON GREATBATCH

10000 WEHRLE DR.
CLARENCE, NY 14031-2033
US

Emergency Phone: 716-759-6901

Info Phone: 716-759-6901

Cage: 62713

ELECTROCHEM INDUSTRIES, DIV. OF WILSON GREATBATCH

CLARENCE, NY 14031-2033 US

Telephone: 716-759-5384

Cage: 62713

LITHIUM METAL

CAS: 7439-93-2

RTECS: OJ5540000

THIONYL CHLORIDE

CAS: 7719-09-7

RTECS: XM5150000

OSHA PEL C 1 PPM

ACGIH TLV: C 1 PPM; 9192

BROMINE (SARA III)

CAS: 7726-95-6

RTECS: EF9100000

OSHA PEL 0.1PPM/0.3 STEL

ACGIH TLV: O.1PPM/0.3 STEL;9192

CHLORINE (SARA III)

CAS: 7782-50-5

RTECS: FO2100000

OSHA PEL (C) 1 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 PPM/1 STEL; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THE SUBSTANCE AND VAPORS ARE CORROSIVE
TO SKIN AND MUCUS MEMBRANES. KEEP BATTERIES DRY, REACTS VIOLENTLY
WITH WATER. DO NOT INHALE FUMES. IN CASE OF OVEREXPOSURE TO FUME,
REMOVE TO FRESH AIR AND PROVI DE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. IN CASE OF
INGESTION CONTACT PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
Effects of Overexposure:BURNS AND IRRITATION TO THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT KNOWN

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE
CPR/OXYGEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYE: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH
PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH
SKIN WITH PLENTY OF SOAP & WATER. INGESTION: GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
ATTENTION.

Extinguishing Media:DO NO USE WATER. USE GRAPHITE OR LITHIUM-X
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. COOL
FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS.

Spill Release Procedures:PICK UP ALL BATTERIES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
AREA AWAY FROM HEAT.
Other Precautions:KEEP BATTERIES AWAY FROM WATER AND HEAT. DO NOT
RUPTURE OR THROW BATTERIES IN FIRE. DO NOT RECHARGE BATTERIES.

Respiratory Protection:NORMALLY NOT REQUIRED. WEAR MASK WITH ABEK TYPE
FILTER WHEN HANDLING DUST FROM RUPTURED BATTERY.
Ventilation:GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:BAYPREN OR VITON
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:BOOTS AND RUBBER APRON
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
WHEN HANDLING RUPTURED BATTERY DO NOT GET ON SKIN, IN EYES OR ON
CLOTHING. DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS. KEEP AWAY FROM WATER & HEAT.

HCC:Z6
Appearance and Odor:OBLONG SHAPED

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS AND BASES
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, MOISTURE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN, CHLORINE, BROMINE, OXIDES
AND HALIDES OF SULFUR. THERMAL DECOMPOSITION BEGINS AT 140C.

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT INCINERATE, BURY IN LANDFILL IN
ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATION.

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