Product ID:LITHIUM, SULFUR DIOXIDE BATTERY
MSDS Date:08/11/1989
FSC:6135
NIIN:00-110-1981
MSDS Number: BTQXW

SAFT AMERICA INC ADVANCED BATTERY SYSTEMS DIVISION

LOVELADY LN
VALDESE, NC 28690
US

Emergency Phone: 704-874-4111/MD 410-771-3200

Info Phone: 704-874-4111/CORP 912-247-2331

Cage: 7X634

SAFT AMERICA INC ADVANCED BATTERY SYSTEMS DIVISION

VALDESE, NC 28690-9643 US

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

Cage: 7X634

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

ACGIH TLV: 2 PPM/5 STEL; 9394

ACETONITRILE (SARA III)

CAS: 75-05-8

RTECS: AL7700000

Fraction By Weight: 10%

OSHA PEL 40PPM

ACGIH TLV: 40PPM/60STEL; 9394

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

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 DIOXDE 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 DA MAGE SKIN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION OF NOSE, THROAT, EYES AND SKIN,
SUFFOCATING ODOR.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:EXPOSURE TO SULFUR DIOXIDE IS
PRACTICALLY DANGEROUS TO PERSONS SUFFERING FROM ASTHMA AND OTHER
RESPIRATORY DISEASES.

First Aid:IF CELL VENTS, PERSONNEL SHOULD BE EVACUATED FROM
CONTAMINATED AREAS. ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION SHOULD BE GIVEN IF
BREATHING STOPS. SUMMON MEDICAL HELP.

Flash Point:42.0F,5.6C CH3CN
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 BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:BATTERIES CAN VENT WHEN SUBJECT TO
EXCESSIVE HEAT, EXPOSING CELL CONTENTS.

Spill Release Procedures:KEEP OUT OF AREA UNLESS A SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS, IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING AND GLOVES ARE USED.
PROVIDE MAXIUM VENTILATION TO CLEAR OUT TOXIC GASES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:LI/SO2 CELLS AND BATTERIES SHOULD BE
STORED IN A WELL-VENTILATED, SPRINKLER PROTECTED, NONCOMBUSTIBLE
STRUCTURE WITH ADEQUATE CLERANCE BETWEEN WALLS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT REMOVE OR BYPASS PROTECTIVE ELECTRICAL OR
THERMAL FUSES. DO NOT HEAT ABOVE 200F.

Respiratory Protection:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:IN THE EVENT OF VENTS, PROVIDE MAXIMUM POSSIBLE AMOUNTS OF
VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Eye Protection:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Protective Equipment:SEE STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS
RELEASED OR SPILLED.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.

HCC:Z6
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:14F,-10C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:104F,40C
Vapor Pres:760 MMHG
Vapor Density:2.25
Spec Gravity:1.42
Appearance and Odor:LI-SOFT, SILVERY META. CH3CN-COLORLESS LIQUID,
ACRID ODOR. SO2-COLORLESS GAS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:BATTERY CONTAINS HERMATICALLY SEALED CELLS
& IS NONREACTIVE PROVIDED BATTERY INTEGRITY IS MAINTAINED & CELL
REMAINS ASIS
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:HEATING, MECHANICAL ABUSE THAT MAY
PRODUCE VENTING, ELECTRICAL ABUSE SUCH AS RECHARGING, VOLTAGE
REVERSAL, SHORT CIRCUIT

Waste Disposal Methods:CELLS ARE CONSIDERED TO BE A HAZARDOUS WASTE
BECAUSE OF ACTIVITY. LAND DISPOSAL IS PROHOBITED UNLESS CELLS ARE
TREATED SO AS TO RENDER THEM NON-TOXIC.

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