Product ID:LITHIUM THIONYL CHLORIDE BATTERY
MSDS Date:08/18/1989
FSC:6135
NIIN:01-309-5765
MSDS Number: BLBFP

TADIRAN ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES INC. (US REP.)

40 SEAVIEW BLVD
PORT WASHINGTON, NY 11050
US

Emergency Phone: 516-621-4980, 214-221-7523

Info Phone: 408-727-0300 (CA)

Cage: 4J947

TADIRAN ELECTRONICS INC.

NEW YORK, NY 10118-0001 US

Telephone: 212-947-4600

Cage: 4J947

LITHIUM METAL

CAS: 7439-93-2

RTECS: OJ5540000

Fraction By Weight: <40%

THIONYL CHLORIDE

CAS: 7719-09-7

RTECS: XM5150000

Fraction By Weight: 60%

OSHA PEL C 1 PPM

ACGIH TLV: C 1 PPM; 9192

SULFUR DIOXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 7446-09-5

RTECS: WS4550000

Fraction By Weight: <40%

OSHA PEL 5 PPM/5 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 2 PPM/5 STEL; 9293

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION- IRRITATION, BURNING
OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES. EYES- IRRITATION, BURNS. SKIN- IRRITATION,
BURNS. INGESTION- BURNS OF THROAT AND MOUTH, SEVERE ABDOMINAL PAIN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: BURNING, COUGHING. EYES: BURNING,
TEARING. SKIN: IRRITAION, BURNS. INGESTION: SEVERE BURNS IN MOUTH
AND THROAT. SEVERE ABDOMINAL PAIN.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE
ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION/OXYGEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYE:
IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKI N: WASH SKIN WITH PLENTY OF SOAP AND WATER.
INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Extinguishing Media:LITHIUM-X FOR LITHIUM FIRE, AND FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA
AND FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY
TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FLAMMABLE SOLID. FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT
MAY CAUSE PRODUCTION OF HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND/OR MAY
CAUSE EXPLOSION.

Spill Release Procedures:PICK UP ALL BATTERIES. FOR RUPTURED BATTERIES:
VENTILATE THE AREA, GET FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, SUBMERGE IN A
CONTAINER FILLED WITH OIL. CONTACT LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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 WHEN HANDLING RUPTURED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:BOOTS AND RUBBER APRON FOR RUPTURED
BATTERIES. EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
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 AND HEAT.

HCC:F8
Solubility in Water:REACTS VIOLENTLY
Percent Volatiles by Volume:00

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER, ALKALIS, MOISTURE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:FIRE, HEAT ABOVE 302F. EXPOSURE OF
INTERNAL MATERIALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN, CHLORINE, OXIDES AND HALIDES
OF SULFUR. THERMAL DECOMPOSITION BEGINS AT 284F.

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

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