Product ID:655135-002(P/N 051036), LITHIUM THIONYL CHLORIDE CELL
MSDS Date:09/16/1996
FSC:6135
NIIN:01-295-2708
MSDS Number: BYHKT

BATTERY ENGINEERING INC.

1636 HYDE PARK AVE
HYDE PARK, MA 02136-2458
US

Emergency Phone: 617-361-7555

Info Phone: 617-361-7555

Cage: 60289

BATTERY ENGINEERING INC

CANTON, MA 02021 US

Telephone: 781-575-0800

Cage: 60289

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; 9192

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; 9596

PAPER

Fraction By Weight: 0.4%

CARBON

Fraction By Weight: 4.7%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LC50 INHAL RAT 500 PPM/1HR.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: VAPORS VERY IRRITATING TO SKIN,
EYES AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES. CHRONIC: OVEREXPOSURE CAN CAUSE SYMPTOMS
OF NONFIBROTIC LUNG INJURY.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE AND MUCOUS MEMBRANE IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ASTHMA, OTHER RESPIRATORY
DISORDERS, SKIN ALLERGIES, ECZEMA.

First Aid:EYE: FLUSH WITH RUNNING WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. HOLD
EYELIDS APART. SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL TREATMENT. SKIN: RINSE WITH
LARGE AMOUNTS OF RUNNING WATER. IF BURNS DEVELOP, SEEK MEDICAL
TREATMENT. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING IS
DIFFICULT, ADMINISTER OXYGEN AND SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT. INGESTION:
SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:DRY LITHIUM CHLORIDE, GRAPHITE POWDER, PYRENE G-1,
LITH-X
Fire Fighting Procedures:COVER WITH DRY LITHIUM CHLORIDE OR LITH-X
POWDER. DO NOT USE WATER, MOIST SAND, CARBON DIOXIDE OR SODA-ACID
EXTINGUISHER. WEAR SCBA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT, RECHARGE,
OVERDISCHARGE, PUNCTURE, CRUSH OR EXPOSE TO TEMPERATURES ABOVE
150C.

Spill Release Procedures:DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS OR TOUCH LIQUID WITH
BARE HANDS.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA LIME

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT OR EXPOSE TO
TEMPERATURES ABOVE 100C. DO NOT RECHARGE, OVERDISCHARGE, PUNCTURE
OR CRUSH.
Other Precautions:DO NOT STORE BATTERIES IN HIGH HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENTS
FOR LONG PERIODS.

Respiratory Protection:ACID GAS FILTER MASK (WHEN HANDLING BROKEN
BATTERIES).
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:BUTYL RUBBER GLOVES (WHEN HANDLING BROKEN BATTERIES).
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKER SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:CHEMICAL LABORATORY SAFETY GLASSES AND
CHEMICAL APRON.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EACH BATTERY/CELL CONTAINS 0.205 GRAMS OF LITHIUM.

HCC:Z6
Boiling Pt:=77.2C, 171.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-105.C, -157.F
Decomp Temp:=150.C, 302.F
Vapor Pres:92
Vapor Density:4.1
Spec Gravity:1.63
Solubility in Water:DECOMPOSES
Appearance and Odor:1" DIA X 4.2" BATTERY. THIONYL CHLORIDE IS
COLORLESS TO PALE YELLOW; SHARP ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMPERATURES IN EXCESS OF 100C. HIGH
HUMIDITY FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR DIOXIDE, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE

Waste Disposal Methods:NEUTRALIZE SPILL WITH SODA LIME, SEAL LEAKING
BATTERY AND SODA LIME IN PLASTIC BAG AND DISPOSE OF AS HAZARDOUS
WASTE. DISOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.

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