BWRYC - LITHIUM THIONYL CHLORIDE BATTERY

  • MSDS: BWRYC
  • Manufacturer: VARTA BATTERIES INC
  • Product Name: LITHIUM THIONYL CHLORIDE BATTERY
  • National Stock Number: 6135-01-301-8776
Product Identification

Product ID:LITHIUM THIONYL CHLORIDE BATTERY
MSDS Date:12/08/1992
FSC:6135
NIIN:01-301-8776
MSDS Number: BWRYC

Responsible Party
VARTA BATTERIES INC
300 EXECUTIVE BLVD
ELMSFORD, NY 10523
US

Emergency Phone: 516-621-4980

Info Phone: 408-727-0300

Cage: 4M310

Contractor
VARTA BATTERIES INC
ELMSFORD, NY 10523-1202 US

Telephone: 914-592-2500

Cage: 4M310

Ingredients

THIONYL CHLORIDE; (SOCL*2)

CAS: 7719-09-7

RTECS: XM5150000

Fraction By Weight: 50%

OSHA PEL 1 PPM, C

ACGIH TLV: 1 PPM, C


SULFUR DIOXIDE; (SO*2) (SARA 302)

CAS: 7446-09-5

RTECS: WS4550000

OSHA PEL 5 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 2 PPM;5 STEL

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CORROSIVE LIQUID, CAUSES BURNS,
HARMFUL IF INHALED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.

First Aid

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF RESP) . EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
W/POTABLE WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES, SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM
MD . SKIN:FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL MD .

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:LIT-X-EXTINGUISHER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT . NO WATER ALLOWED (APPLICABLE FOR WAREHOUSES). USE ONLY
MFR'S RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:RELEASE OF SO*2, H*2 & HCL IF OPENED.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:GET FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. USE LARGE
CONTAINER FILLED W/OIL, FILTERED MASKS. VENTILATE CONTAMINATED
AREA.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

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

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN . NOT APPLICABLE.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS(SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EYE PROT:& FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD .

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
INTERNAL CONTENTS W/WATER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:FIRE, HEAT OVER 150C.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SO*2, HCL, H*2.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS . BURY IN GROUND 1 METER DEEP OR DISPOSE OF W/SPECIAL
EQUIPMENT, OR USE PROFESSIONAL BATTERY DISPOSAL SERVICE. DISPOSAL
SERVICES BY BDT (716) 634-6794.

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