Product ID:LITHIUM SULFUR DIOXIDE BATTERY,BA-5847/U
MSDS Date:01/31/1992
FSC:6135
NIIN:01-090-5364
MSDS Number: BSVQP

SAFT AMERICA INC, POWER SOURCES DIV

711 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
VALDOSTA, GA 31603
US

Emergency Phone: 912-247-2331,800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 912-247-2331

Cage: 09052

SAFT AMERICA INC.

1886 VALDOSTA, GA 31602 US

Telephone: 912-247-2331

Cage: 09052

LITHIUM METAL

CAS: 7439-93-2

RTECS: OJ5540000

Fraction By Weight: <2.5%

SULFUR DIOXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 7446-09-5

RTECS: WS4550000

Fraction By Weight: <25%

OSHA PEL 5 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 2 PPM/5 STEL; 9394

ACETONITRILE (SARA III)

CAS: 75-05-8

RTECS: AL7700000

Fraction By Weight: <6%

OSHA PEL 40PPM

ACGIH TLV: 40PPM/60STEL; 9394

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

ACETYLENE BLACK

Fraction By Weight: <5%

OSHA PEL 3.5 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 3.5 PPM

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS UNKNOWN.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PRODUCT IS NOT A HEALTH HAZARD UNDER
NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE. CORROSIVE LIQUIDS AND GASES FROM BROKEN
OR LEAKING BATTERIES CAN CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION AND BURNS TO EYES,
NOSE, THROAT,SKIN, AND HARMFU L IF INHALED.DEPENDING ON
CONCENTRATIONOF SULFUR DIOXIDE EXPOSURE,IT ACTS AS ASPHYXIANT WITH
NO CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EXPOSURE TO SKIN, EYES, OR MUCOUS MEMBRANES MAY
CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION AND BURNS. SULFUR DIOXIDE MAY CAUSE
IRRITATION OF NOSE, THROAT, EYES, AND SKIN; SUFFOCATING ODOR.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SULFUR DIOXIDE MAY AGGRAVATE ASTHMA
AND OTHER RESPIRATORY DISEASES.

First Aid:EYES; FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. FLUSH AREA WITH
LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION. INHALATION: M OVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING,
GIVECPR. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF NEEDED. INGESTION: DRINK 2
GLASSES OF WATER TO DILUTE. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER/CARBON DIOXIDE ON BURNING CELLS OR
BATTERIES.USE CLASS D FIRE EXTINGUISHING AGENT ONLY ON RAW LITHIUM
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:BATTERY MAY VENT WHEN SUBJECTED TO
EXCESSIVE HEAT; EXPOSING CELL CONTENTS.

Spill Release Procedures:KEEP OUT OF AREA UNLESS USING IMPERVIOUS
GLOVES AND CLOTHING, AND FULL-FACE BREATHING APPARATUS. PROVIDE
MAXIMUM VENTILATION TO CLEAR OUT HAZARDOUS GASES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN WELL-VENTILATED, SPRINKLER
PROTECTED, NON-COMBUSTIBLE STRUCTURE WITH ADEQUATE CLEARANCE
BETWEEN BATTERIES AND WALLS AND OTHER MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:AVOID TEMPERATURES ABOVE 160F. IF LARGE QUANTITIES OF
BATTERIES ARE STORED, IT MAY BE ADVISABLE TO INSTALL ALARM DEVICES
IN STORAGE AREA TO DETECT SMOKE OR ACCUMULATION OF GASES. DO NOT
REMOVE OR BYPA SS ELECTRICAL OR THERMAL FUSES.

Respiratory Protection:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Ventilation:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Protective Gloves:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Eye Protection:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:Z6
Melt/Freeze Pt:>93.3C, 200.F
Spec Gravity:>1
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
BATTERY CONTAINS HERMETICALLY SEALED CELLS,IS NONREACTIVE PROVIDED
BATTERY INTEGRITY IS MAINTAINED AND CELL SEAL INTACT.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEATING,MECHANICAL ABUSE,ELECTRICAL ABUSE
(SUCH AS RECHARGING,VOLTAGE REVERSAL, SHORT CIRCUITING) MAY RESULT
IN VENTING.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

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