BJMHT - LITHIUM SULFUR DIOXIDE BATTERY
- MSDS: BJMHT
- Manufacturer: SAFT AMERICA INC ADVANCED BATTERY SYSTEMS DIV
- Product Name: LITHIUM SULFUR DIOXIDE BATTERY
- National Stock Number: 6135-01-071-4923
Product Identification
Product ID:LITHIUM SULFUR DIOXIDE BATTERY
MSDS Date:09/19/1988
FSC:6135
NIIN:01-071-4923
MSDS Number: BJMHT
Responsible Party
VALDESE, NC 28690
US
Emergency Phone: 704-874-4111
Info Phone: 704-874-4111
Cage: 7X634
Contractor
Telephone: 828-874-4111/912-245-2806
Cage: 7X634
Ingredients
LITHIUM METAL
CAS: 7439-93-2
RTECS: OJ5540000
Fraction By Weight: 4%
SULFUR DIOXIDE (SARA III)
CAS: 7446-09-5
RTECS: WS4550000
Fraction By Weight: 30%
OSHA PEL 5 PPM/5 STEL
ACGIH TLV: 2 PPM/5 STEL; 9293
ACETONITRILE (SARA III)
CAS: 75-05-8
RTECS: AL7700000
Fraction By Weight: 10%
OSHA PEL 40PPM/60 STEL
ACGIH TLV: 40PPM/60STEL; 9192
EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS
SPRINKLER-PROT,NON-COMBUST STRUCTURE W/ADEQ
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
SEPARATED FROM OTHR MATL.AIR-CONDITIONING/COOLING IS
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
ENCOUNTERED BUT BATTERIES SHOULD BE KEPT AS COOL AS
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
SHLD BE AVOIDED.HERMETICALLY SEALED LITHIUM CELLS DO
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
HANDLNG,THEY MAY RELEASE SO*2 GAS IF VENT IS
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
SHLD BE USED TO PREVNT INADVERTENT CONC OF GAS IF
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
STORED, IT MAY BE ADVISABLE TO INSTALL ALARM DEVICES
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS ARE
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
Hazards
LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE EXPOSURE TO SULFUR DIOXIDE IS
DANGEROUS TO EYES, NOSE, THROAT, SKIN, UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT AND
BRONCHI. CAN PRODUCE EDEMA OF LUNGS AND GLOTTIS. RESPIRATORY
PARALYSIS MAY BE FATAL. LITHIUM MAY DAMAGE SKIN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION OF NOSE, THROAT, EYES AND SKIN.
SUFFOCATING ODOR.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ASTHMA AND OTHER RESPIRATORY
DISEASES.
First Aid
First Aid:IF CELL VENTS, PERSONNEL SHOULD BE EVACUATED FROM
CONTAMINATED AREAS. ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION SHOULD BE GIVEN IF
BREATHING STOPS. SUMMON MEDICAL HELP. EXPOSURE TO SULFUR DIOXIDE IS
PARTICULARLY DANGERO US TO PERSONS SUFFERING FROM ASTHMA & OTHER
RESPIRATORY DISEASES.
Fire Fighting
Flash Point:42.0F,(CH*3CN)
Lower Limits:4.4%
Upper Limits:16%
Extinguishing Media:LITH-X FOR LITHIUM FIRE. USE WATER TO KEEP CELLS
COOL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:BATTERIES CAN VENT WHEN SUBJECT TO
EXCESSIVE HEAT, EXPOSING CELL CONTENTS.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:KEEP OUT OF AREA UNLESS A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
FULL FACE SCBA, IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING AND GLOVES ARE USED. PROVIDE
MAXIMUM VENTILATION TO CLEAR OUT TOXIC GASES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:THE LI/SO*2 CELL IS CAPABLE OF LONG
TERM STORAGE AT TEMPERATURES AS HIGH AS 160F COMPARED TO A MAXIMUM
OF ABOUT 130F FOR MOST PRIMARY (SEE SUPP DATA)
Other Precautions:DO NOT REMOVE OR BYPASS ELECTRICAL OR THERMAL FUSES.
DO NOT HEAT ABOVE 200F.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS.
Ventilation:IN EVENT OF VENTS, PROVIDE MAXIMUM POSSIBLE AMOUNT OF
VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
HNDLG/STOR PREC:BATTERY SYSTEMS. STORAGE FOR MORE THAN ONE YEAR AT 160F
HAS BEEN DEMONSTRATED. STORAGE AT LOWER TEMPS WILL IMPROVE CAPACITY
RETENTION OF BATTERY. FOR EXAMPLE, A SHELF LIFE OF 10 YEARS IS
PROJECTED FOR STORAGE AT 70F. LI/SO*2 CELLS AND BATTERIES SHOULD BE
STORED IN A WELL-VENTILATED, (SEE INGRED 4)
Chemical Properties
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2400F,1316C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:357F,181C
Spec Gravity:0.5
Appearance and Odor:SILVERY-WHITE SOFT METALLIC SOLID; ODORLESS. (SEE
INGREDIENT 11).
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:BATTERY CNTNS HERMETICALLY SEALED CELLS,&
IS NONREACTIVE PROVIDED BATTERY INTEGRITY IS MAINTAINED/CELL SEAL
IS INTACT.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:HEATING,MECHANICAL ABUSE THAT MAY
PRODUCE VENTING,ELECTRICAL ABUSE SUCH AS RECHARGING VOLTAGE
REVERSAL/SHORT-CIRCUITING.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:CELLS ARE CONSIDERED TO BE A HAZARDOUS WASTE
BECAUSE OF REACTIVITY. LAND DISPOSAL IS PROHIBITED UNLESS CELLS ARE
TREATED SO AS TO RENDER THEM NON-REACTIVE. DISPOSE I/A/W FEDERAL,
STATE AND LOCAL REGUL ATIONS .
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