Product ID:BA-5567/U ETERNACELL
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6135
NIIN:01-090-5365
MSDS Number: BWKXT

POWER CONVERSION, INC.

495 BOULEVARD
ELMWOOD PARK, NJ 07407
US

Emergency Phone: 201-796-4800

Info Phone: 201-796-4800

Cage: 5G978

HAWKER ETERNACELL, INC.

ELMWOOD PARK, NJ 07407-2029 US

Telephone: 201-796-6243

Cage: 5G978

LITHIUM

CAS: 7439-93-2

RTECS: OJ5540000

THIONYL CHLORIDE

CAS: 7719-09-7

RTECS: XM5150000

OSHA PEL 1 PPM

ACGIH TLV: C 4.9 MG/CUM

LITHIUM ALUMINUM CHLORIDE; LITHIUM TETRACHLOROALUMINATE

CAS: 14024-11-4

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: IN PRESENCE OF MOISTURE,
PULMONARY EDEMA & LARYNGEAL SPASM CAN OCCUR. SEVERE IRRITATION OF
NOSE & THROAT, BURNS TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES. EYES: BURNS & IRRITATION.
SKIN: BURNS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: IN CONFINED SPACE CAN LEAD TO
ASPHYXIATION.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SKIN/EYES: FLUSH W/LARGE
QUANTITIES OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION
IN ALL CASES.

Extinguishing Media:SAND, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM, METAL-X
Fire Fighting Procedures:REMOVE OTHER BATTERIES & POTENTIAL COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS FROM AREA OF BURNING BATTERY & CONTAIN & EXTINGUISH
W/AGENTS LISTED ABOVE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HEATING CELL >212F/SHORT CIRCUITING CAN
LEAD TO VENTING/RELEASE OF THIONYL CHLORIDE. HEATING >354F WILL
LEAD TO MELTING OF LITHIUM & IS FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD.

Spill Release Procedures:IF CELL VENTS OR IS PUNCTURED, VENTILATE AREA
WELL. COVER ANY LIQUID RESIDUE W/SODIUM BICARBONATE. SCOOP
RESULTING RESIDUE INTO PLASTIC BAG OR FIBER DRUM. THE REMAINS CAN
THEN BE FLUSHED W/LARGE AMOUN TS OF WATER. WEAR PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM BICARBONATE

Handling and Storage Precautions:DON'T PUNCTURE/INCINERATE/SHORT
CIRCUIT/EXPOSE TO TEMPERATURE >212F. STORE IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
NEVER STORE IN LOOSE BINS. DON'T CHARGE.
Other Precautions:DON'T USE CELLS IN HERMETICALLY SEALED CONTAINERS.
DON'T EXPOSE CELLS TO CHARGING CURRENTS. NEVER CUT INTO CELL. DON'T
EXPOSE VENTED CELLS TO WATER. STORE IN COOL, WELL-VENTILATED AREA.
USE FUSES/LIMI TING RESISTORS.

Protective Gloves:REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:USE TONGS & OTHER DEVICES FOR HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER, METAL SURFACES
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMPERATURES >212F, MOISTURE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE & SULFUR DIOXIDE

Waste Disposal Methods:DISCHARGED CELLS MAY CONTAIN SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS
OF ENERGY SO HANDLE W/CARE. THEY SHOULD BE ELECTRICALLY
ISOLATED/PACKED FOR DISPOSAL. DON'T COMPACT. DISPOSE OF IN SANITARY
LANDFILLS ACCORDING TO LOCA L/STATE/FEDERAL REG. DON'T DISPOSE OF
IN FIRE.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.