BMTZC - LITHIUM SULFUR DIOXIDE BATTERY

Product Identification

Product ID:LITHIUM SULFUR DIOXIDE BATTERY
MSDS Date:01/31/1992
FSC:6135
NIIN:01-090-5365
MSDS Number: BMTZC

Responsible Party
SAFT AMERICA INC ADVANCED BATTERY SYSTEMS DIVISION
LOVELADY LN
VALDESE, NC 28690
US

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 704-874-4111

Cage: 7X634

Contractor
SAFT AMERICA INC ADVANCED BATTERY SYSTEMS DIVISION
VALDESE, NC 28690-9643 US

Telephone: 828-874-4111/912-245-2806

Cage: 7X634

Ingredients

NO INGREDIENT FOR THIS FORMULATION_INGREDIENT

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:IF CELLS ARE EXPOSED DUE TO ACCIDENT:
ACUTE: MAY IRRITATE SKIN, EYES, OR RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY CAUSE
SYSTEMIC EFFECTS (CENTRAL NERVOUS, KIDNEYS, CIRCULATORY, LIVER,
GASTROINTESTINAL) IF FUMES INHALED . FUMES MAY CAUSE ASPHYIATION OR
UNCONSCIOUSNESS IF INHALED. CHRONIC: NONE SPECIFIED BY
MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:ACRYLONITRILE IS LISTED BY NTP AND IARC,
ACGIH, AND EPA AS A SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN AND REGULATED BY OSHA AS
SUSPECT.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: HEADACHE, SNEEZING, NAUSEA,
WEAKNESS, LIGHTHEADEDNESS, VOMITING. EYES: REDNESS, TEARING. SKIN:
REDNESS, RASH, ITCHING. INGESTION: NAUSEA, VOMITING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESUSCITATE IF NEEDED. EYES:
FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SEE DOCTOR. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP
AND WATER. INGESTION: DRINK 1-2 GLASSES OF WATER IF CONSCIOUS. DO
NOT IN DUCE VOMITING. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:WATER OR CARBON DIOXIDE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:BATTERY MAY VENT WHEN SUBJECTED TO
EXCESSIVE HEAT; EXPOSING CELL CONTENTS.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:IF CELLS RUPTURE AND SPILL: WEAR PROPER
CLOTHING AND SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. VENTILATE AREA.
ABSORB WITH INERT MATERIAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT HEAT ABOVE 200F. STORE IN A
WELL VENTILATED, SPRINKLER PROTECTED AREA.
Other Precautions:DO NOT REMOVE OR BYPASS ELECTRICAL OR THERMAL FUSES.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>200F,>93C
Spec Gravity:>1
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:1.030 INCH BY 0.746 INCH BATTERY, BA-5567/U

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:PHYSICAL DAMAGE TO BATTERY CELLS, EXPOSING
CELL CONTENTS. HEATING, OVERCHARGING, SHORT CIRCUITING, VOLTAGE
REVERSAL.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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