BLFCY - LITHIUM, SULFUR DIOXIDE BATTERY

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Product Identification

Product ID:LITHIUM, SULFUR DIOXIDE BATTERY
MSDS Date:08/11/1989
FSC:6135
NIIN:01-301-8776
MSDS Number: BLFCY

Responsible Party
SAFT AMERICA INC ADVANCED BATTERY SYSTEMS DIV
107 BEAVER COURT
COCKEYSVILLE, MD 21030-2106
US

Emergency Phone: 301-771-3200

Info Phone: 301-771-3200

Preparer: E. CARUSO

Cage: 31586

Contractor
SAFT AMERICA INC, ADVANCED BATTERY SYSTEMS DIV
COCKEYSVILLE, MD 21030-2106 US

Telephone: 912-247-2331/800-328-6807

Cage: 31586

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


NON HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

Fraction By Weight: 56% %

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
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:PRODUCT CONTAINS NO CONSITIUENTS
CURRENTLY CLASSIFIED AS CARCINOGENIC BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION OF THE NOSE, THROAT, EYES AND SKIN,
SUFFOCATING ODOR.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:EXPOSURE TO SULFUR DIOXIDE IS
PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS TO PERSONS SUFFERING FROM 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.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:42F 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 SELF-CONTAINED BREATHNG APPARATUS.
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 IN A SELF-CONTAINED,
FULL-FACE BREATHING APPARATUS, IMPREVIOUS CLOTHING AND GLOVES.
PROVIDE MAXIMUM VENTILATION TO CLEAR OUT TOXIC GASES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID HEATING, MECHANICAL ABUSE THAT
MAY PRODUCE VENTING, ELECTRICAL ABUSE SUCH AS RECHARGING, VOLTAGE
REVERSAL, AND/OR SHORT-CIRCUITING.
Other Precautions:DO NOT REMOVE OR BYPASS PROTECTIVE ELECTRICAL OR
THERMAL FUSES. DO NOT HEAT ABOVE 200F.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:IN THE EVENT OF VENTS, PROVIDE THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF
VENTILATION POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES, FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERIVOUS CLOTHING
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Chemical Properties

HCC:Z6
Boiling Pt:=-10.C, 14.F
B.P. Text:14F SO*2
Melt/Freeze Pt:=40.C, 104.F
Vapor Pres:760 SO*2
Vapor Density:2.26 SO*2
Spec Gravity:1.42 SO*2
Evaporation Rate & Reference:5.79 (BUTYL ACETATE = 1)
Solubility in Water:BATTERY INSOULUBLE
Appearance and Odor:LITHIUM-SOFT SILVERY METAL. ACETONITRILE-COLORLESS
IQUID, ACRID ODOR.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:BATTERY CONTAINS HERMETICALLY SEALED CELLS
AND IS NON-REACTIVE PROVIDED THE BATTERY INTEGRITY IS MAINTAINED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:CELLS ARE CONSIDERED TO BE A HAZARDOUS WASTE DUE
TO REACTIVITY. LAND DISPOSAL IS PROHIBITED UNLESS CELLS ARE TREATED
SO AS TO RENDER THEM NON-REACTIVE. DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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