Product ID:LITHIUM THIONYL CHLORIDE CELL,33-60 HT(7136224-7),8908450505
MSDS Date:05/24/1995
FSC:1270
NIIN:01-309-3077
MSDS Number: BXWMS

BATTERY ENGINEERING INC

1636 HYDE PARK AVE
HYDE PARK, MA 02136
US

Emergency Phone: 617-361-7555/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 617-361-7555

Cage: 60289

HONEYWELL INC DEFENSE AVIONICS SYSTEMS DIV

ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87113-2227 US

Telephone: 505-828-5000

Cage: 07187

LITHIUM METAL

CAS: 7439-93-2

RTECS: OJ5540000

Fraction By Weight: 4%

THIONYL CHLORIDE

CAS: 7719-09-7

RTECS: XM5150000

Fraction By Weight: 39.5%

OSHA PEL C 1 PPM

ACGIH TLV: C 1 PPM; 9495

ALUMINUM CHLORIDE, ANHYDROUS

CAS: 7446-70-0

RTECS: BD0525000

Fraction By Weight: 6.5%

LITHIUM CHLORIDE

CAS: 7447-41-8

RTECS: OJ5950000

Fraction By Weight: 2%

STAINLESS STEEL

Fraction By Weight: 42.5%

NICKEL (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: 0.4%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9495

PAPER

Fraction By Weight: 0.4%

CARBON

Fraction By Weight: 4.7%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) IS NOT RELEVANT.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:RISK OF EXPOSURE OCCURS ONLY IF CELL
IS MECHANICALLY, PHYSICALLY/ELECTRICALLY ABUSED. TARGET
ORGANS:EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY TRACT. ACUTE- VAPORS ARE VERY
IRRITATING TO EYES, SKIN AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES. LITHIUM MAY CAUSE
CHEMICAL BURNS UPON CONTACT WITH SKIN. MAY BE HARMFUL IF INGESTED.
CHRONIC- LUNG INJURY MAY OCCUR.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS NICKEL.
Effects of Overexposure:RISK OF EXPOSURE OCCURS ONLY IF CELL IS
MECHANICALLY, PHYSICALLY OR ELECTRICALLY ABUSED. IF CELL IS
LEAKING: EYES, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION, THERMAL AND
CHEMICAL BURNS
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ASTHMA, OTHER RESPIRATORY
DISORDERS, SKIN ALLERGIES, ECZEMA

First Aid:EMPLOYEE BREATHING VAPORS FROM VENTING CELL SHOULD BE REMOVED
TO FRESH AIR. ANY SKIN OR MUCOUS MEMBRANE CONTACT WITH ELECTROLYTE
SHOULD BE FOLLOWED BY FLUSHING WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER. IN CASE
OF E YE CONTACT, FLUSH WITH RUNNING WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.
HOLD EYELIDS APART. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. INGESTION
IS UNLIKELY. HOWEVER, CALL PHYSICIAN, IF OCCURED.

Flash Point:NOT RELEVANT
Extinguishing Media:DRY LITHIUM CHLORIDE, GRAPHITE POWDER, PYRENE G-1,
LITH-X, CLASS D. DON'T USE WATER, MOIST SAND, CARBON DIOXIDE/SODA
ASH
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-APPROVED
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE
PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:TOXIC FUMES MAY BE FORMED.

Spill Release Procedures:IF CELL VENTS OR IS PUNCTURED, VENTILATE AREA
WELL. WEAR EYE AND SKIN PROTECTION. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION MAY BE
NECESSARY IN CONFINED SPACES. ABSORB LIQUID WITH SUITABLE MATERIAL
SUCH AS DRY SAND OR C LAY. TRANSFER TO CONTAINER FOR LATER
DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY PLACE. AVOID
MECHANICAL, PHYSICAL OR ELECTRICAL ABUSE. DO NOT SHORT OR INSTALL
WITH INCORRECT POLARITY. STORE BELOW 302F (150C).
Other Precautions:DO NOT INCINERATE. DO NOT TOUCH BROKEN OR LEAKING
BATTERIES. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RECHARGE. DO NOT CARRY BATTERIES LOOSE
IN POCKET OR BAG. KEEP BATTERIES AWAY FROM SMALL CHILDREN.
BATTERIES MAY EXPLODE/V ENT IF DISASSEMBLED, CRUSHED/IN FIRE.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS WHEN CELLS ARE INVOLVED IN A FIRE OR LEAKING IN CONFINED
SPACES. FOR SPILL, USE FULL-FACE RESPIRATOR WITH PARTICULATE/ACID
GAS FILTER MASK.
Ventilation:LOCAL
Protective Gloves:BUTYL RUBBER IF HANDLING LEAKERS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WHEN HANDLING LEAKERS
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, QUICK DRENCH SHOWER
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:F8
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-221F(LIQ.)
Spec Gravity:NOT RELEVANT
Viscosity:NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:NOT RELEVANT
Appearance and Odor:LITHIUM BATTERY

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT (TEMPERATURES ABOVE
302F/150C), HIGH HUMIDITY FOR EXTENDED PERIODS, RECHARGING, SHORT
CIRCUITS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR DIOXIDE, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE

Waste Disposal Methods:NEUTRALIZE WITH SODA LIME. DISCHARGED CELLS MAY
CONTAIN SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF ENERGY. HANDLE WITH CARE. THEY SHOULD
BE ELECTRICALLY ISOLATED AND PACKED FOR DISPOSAL. DISPOSE OF IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. WASTE #
D003

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