Product ID:LITHIUM THIONYL CHLORIDE BATTERY
MSDS Date:03/01/1994
FSC:6135
NIIN:00N061634
MSDS Number: BXZZV

SAFT

313 CRESCENT ST
VALDESE, NC 28690
US

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 704-874-4111

Cage: JO078

SAFT AMERICA INC ADVANCED BATTERY SYSTEMS DIVISION

VALDESE, NC 28690-9643 US

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

Cage: 7X634

THIONYL CHLORIDE; (THIONYL CHLORIDE (SOCL*2))

CAS: 7719-09-7

RTECS: XM5150000

OSHA PEL C 1 PPM

ACGIH TLV: C 1 PPM

LITHIUM (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7439-93-2

RTECS: OJ5540000

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

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:IF CELL SEAL IS BROKEN, THE SUBSTANCE
AND VAPORS HAVE A CORROSIVE EFFECT ON THE SKIN AND MUCOUS
MEMBRANES. BURNS AND IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ASTHMA AND OTHER RESPIRATORY
DISEASES.

First Aid:INGESTION:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . EYES:FLUSH IMMEDIATELY WITH
WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN:WASH WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND
TAKE OFF CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. INHALATION:REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE-SEEK
MEDICAL ADVICE.

Extinguishing Media:WATER/CO*2 ON BURNING LITHIUM SULFUR DIOXIDE
CELLS/BATTERIES. CLASS D FIRE EXTING AGENT ONLY ON RAW LITHIUM
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:GENERATION OF CHLORINE, SULFUR DIOXIDE,
DISULFUR DICHLORIDE DURING THERMAL DECOMPOSITION.

Spill Release Procedures:COVER WITH SODIUM CARBONATE OR 1:1 MIXTURE OF
SODA ASH AND SLAKED LIME. PRECIPITATE ESCAPING GASES/VAPORS BY
SPRAYING WATER. ENSURE ADEQUATE VENTILATION OR EXHAUST VENTILATION
IN THE WORKING AREA.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM CARBONATE OR 1:1 MIXTURE OF SODA ASH AND
SLAKED LIME.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER DRY AND TIGHTLY CLOSED
IN A COOL (MAX 50C) AND WELL VENTILATED PLACE. STORE AWAY FROM FOOD
AND DRINK.
Other Precautions:IF CONTAMINATION WITH MOISTURE OCCURS, PRODUCT WILL
RELEASE GAS CAUSING A PRESSURE BUILD-UP WHICH COULD RESULT IN DRUM
RUPTURE.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE
FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:ENSURE EFFECTIVE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS(SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH
MEET ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:KEEP ONLY IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER. HANDLE AND
OPEN CONTAINER WITH CARE. ENSURE EFFECTIVE VENTILATION.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EYE PROT:AND FULL LENGTH FACE SHIELD .

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:220F,105C
Spec Gravity:<1 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:NOT SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER ALKALIES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:CELLS ARE NOW REACTING PROVIDED THE CELL
SEAL REMAINS INTACT. THERMAL DECOMPOSITION BEGINS AT 140C.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:H, SO*2, SCL*2, S*2CL*2, CL*2.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:HEATING, MECH ABUSE AND ELEC ABUSE
(SUCH AS RECHARGING, VOLTAGE REVERSAL & SHORT CIRCUITING) MAY RSLT
IN VENTING.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS . PRODUCT DECOMPOSED BY WATER MUST BE NEUTRALIZED-MAY
BE ADDED TO WASTE WATER IN SUFFICIENTLY DILUTED FORM.

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