Product ID:LITHIUM SULFUR DIOXIDE BATTERY BA-5600/U
MSDS Date:01/20/1995
FSC:6135
NIIN:01-168-2944
MSDS Number: BWNPV

BALLARD BATTERY SYSTEMS CORP

1164 WEST 15TH STREET
NORTH VANCOUVER, BC CANADA
BC

Emergency Phone: 604-986-4104

Info Phone: 604-986-4104

Cage: 0E1R2

EAGLE-PICHER ENERGY PRODUCTS CORP

SURREY, V3W 9Y6, BC US

Telephone: 604-543-4350

Cage: 0E1R2

LITHIUM METAL

CAS: 7439-93-2

RTECS: OJ5540000

Fraction By Weight: 2.8%

SULFUR DIOXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 7446-09-5

RTECS: WS4550000

Fraction By Weight: 27.1%

OSHA PEL 5 PPM/5 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 2 PPM/5 STEL; 9293

ACETONITRILE (SARA III)

CAS: 75-05-8

RTECS: AL7700000

Fraction By Weight: 9.1%

OSHA PEL 40PPM/60 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 40PPM/60STEL; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: 10-20 PPM IRRITATING; 100 PPM
DANGEROUS; ABOVE 400 PPM LIFE THREATENING. RHINITIS, DRY THORAT &
COUGH. EYE & RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRIT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS ARE
LISTED AS CARCINOGENIC TO HUMANS BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE AND RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, DRY THROAT AND
COUGHING. RHINITIS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:FOR SULFUR DIOXIDE EXPOSURE-REMOVE TO VENTILATED AREA.
CONSULT PHYSICIAN.

Extinguishing Media:FOR BURNING BATT USE CLASS D EXTRS,LITH-X,POWDERED
GRAPHITE,MET-L-X.WATER SPRAY,CO2 TO LOWER TEMP & EXT FIRE IN PKG
MATL
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SULFUR DIOXIDE GAS, CARBON MONOXIDE,
CARBON DIOXIDE, LITHIUM OXIDE FUMES ARE HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION
PRODUCTS.

Spill Release Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN WELL VENTILATED AREA EQUIPPED
W/SPRINKLER SYSTEMS & AWAY FROM FLAMMABLES.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:FULL FACE CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE ABOVE 20 PPM.
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:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER USE AND BEFORE
EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:Z6
Appearance and Odor:SOLID

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
LITHIUM REACTS WITH WATER, AIR, & MOST MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOIST SULFUR DIOXIDE IS CORROSIVE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:RUPTURED BATT WILL RELEASE SULFUR
DIOXIDE.COMB PROD:SULFUR DIOXIDE GAS,CARBON MONOXIDE,CARBON
DIOXIDE,LITHIUM OXIDE FUME

Waste Disposal Methods:ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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