Product ID:LITHIUM THIONYL CHLORIDE BATTERY
MSDS Date:08/18/1989
FSC:6135
NIIN:01-272-4047
MSDS Number: BNNJZ

TADIRAN LTD., COMMUNICATIONS GROUP

26 HASHOFTIM ST
HOLON
IS

Emergency Phone: USA 516-621-4980

Info Phone: USA 516-621-4980

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TADIRAN LTD., COMMUNICATIONS GROUP

267 HOLON, NY 10118-0001 IS

Telephone: USA 516-621-4980

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LITHIUM METAL

CAS: 7439-93-2

RTECS: OJ5540000

THIONYL CHLORIDE

CAS: 7719-09-7

RTECS: XM5150000

Fraction By Weight: 50%

OSHA PEL C 1 PPM

ACGIH TLV: C 1 PPM; 9192

SULFUR DIOXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 7446-09-5

RTECS: WS4550000

OSHA PEL 5 PPM/5 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 2 PPM/5 STEL; 9293

SULFUR

CAS: 7704-34-9

RTECS: WS4250000

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:BATTERY PRESENTS NO HEALTH HAZARD AS
LONG AS CASE REMAINS IN TACT. RUPTURED OR LEAKING CASE RELEASES
MATERIAL WHICH IS CORROSIVE TO SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE COMPOUNDS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
LISTED BY IARC, NTP, OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:SEVERE IRRITATION AND BURNS. UPPER RESPIRATORY
TRACT IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE GIVEN BY MANUFACTURER
(SUPPLIER).

First Aid:EYE: FLUSH W/WATER 15 MIN, HOLD LIDS OPEN. SKIN: WASH WITH
SOAP & WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND LAUNDER BEFORE
REUSE. INHALED: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESTORE BREATHING IF
NECESSARY. INGESTED: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE 2 LARGE GLASSES
OF MILK OR WATER AND GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE. GIVE NOTHING BY
MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS OR IS SEVERE, SEE A
DOCTOR.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:DO NOT USE WATER. USE LITH-X EXTINGUISHER, SAND,
ETC.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SULFUR DIOXIDE, HYDROGEN AND HYDROCHLORIC
ACID WILL BE RELEASE IS BATTERY IS OPENED.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. WEAR RESPIRATOR AND PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING. PUT LEAKING BATTERIES IN DISPOSAL CONTAINER FILLED WITH
OIL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

Handling and Storage Precautions:WARNING: FIRE, EXPLOSION AND SEVERE
BURN HAZARD. DO NOT RECHARGE, DISASSEMBLE, HEAT ABOVE 212F,
INCINERATE OR EXPOSE CONTENTS TO WATER.
Other Precautions:NONE

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATOR WILL BE NECESSARY ONLY IF BATTERY IS
LEAKING. THEN USE AN APPROVED AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR RESPIRATOR
FOR ALKALINE DUST/MIST IF EXPOSURE IS ABOVE THE TLV/PEL. SEE 29 CFR
1910.134 FOR REG ULATIONS PERTAINING TO RESPIRATOR USE.
Ventilation:NONE NECESSARY UNLESS BATTERY CASE IS LEAKING; THEN
VENTILLATE ROOM.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, NITRILE, PVC OR NATURAL RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
INDUSTRIAL-TYPE WORK CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD CHEMICAL HYGIENE PRACTICE. AVOID
UNNECESSARY CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED IF HANDLING LEAKING OR
RUPTURED BATTERIES. AT OTHER TIMES IT IS UNNECESSARY.

HCC:Z6
Appearance and Odor:CYLINDRICAL BATTERY.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID WATER CONTACT WITH THE INTERNALS OF THE BATTERY.
Stability Condition to Avoid:FIRE, TEMPERATURES ABOVE 302F.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR DIOXIDE, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE,
HYDROGEN

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS. MANUFACTURER SUGGESTS THAT DISPOSAL MAY BE DONE BY
PROFESSIONAL BATTERY DISPOSAL SERVICE.

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