Product ID:LITHIUM THIONYL CHLORIDE BATTERY,C 10978-1
MSDS Date:03/01/1994
FSC:6135
NIIN:01-196-2135
MSDS Number: CDYXJ

SAFT AMERICA INC ADVANCED BATTERY SYSTEMS DIVISION

313 CRESCENT STREET
VALDESE, NC 28690
US

Emergency Phone: 704-874-4111/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 704-874-4111/CORP 912-247-2331

Cage: 7X634

SAFT AMERICA INC ADVANCED BATTERY SYSTEMS DIVISION

VALDESE, NC 28690-9643 US

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

Cage: 7X634

THIONYL CHLORIDE

CAS: 7719-09-7

RTECS: XM5150000

OSHA PEL C 1 PPM

ACGIH TLV: C 1 PPM; 9596

LITHIUM METAL

CAS: 7439-93-2

RTECS: OJ5540000

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) IS UNKNOWN.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY
& GI TRACTS. ACUTE- BATTERY IS HERMETICALLY SEALED. IF BROKEN OR IN
FIRE: INHALATION OF VAPORS MAY CAUSE EYE & RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION. INGESTION CAN BE HARM FUL. CAN HAVE CORROSIVE EFFECTS
ON SKIN.CHRONIC- UNKNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IF BROKEN OR IN FIRE: IRRITATION, DRY THROAT,
COUGHING, BURNS, PAIN
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:IF BROKEN, LEAKING OR IN FIRE:
ASTHMA AND OTHER RESPIRATORY DISEASES

First Aid:GET MEDICAL HELP IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR. CALL PHYSICIAN. EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. HOLD
EYELIDS OPEN. SEE PHYSICIAN. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP & WATER. ORAL:IF
BATTERY/ OPEN BATTERY IS INGESTED, DO NOT INDUCEVOMITING OR GIVE
FOOD/DRINK. SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. CALL NATIONAL BATTERY
INGESTION HOTLINE FOR ADVICE & FOLLOWUP (202-625-3333), DAY/NIGHT.

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Upper Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Extinguishing Media:FOR BURNING LITHIUM THIONYL CHLORIDE BATTERIES USE
WATER OR CARBON DIOXIDE. USE CLASS D EXTINGUISHERS FOR RAW LITHIUM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-APPROVED
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION
PRODUCTS MAY BE FORMED.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY BE
FORMED.

Spill Release Procedures:IF BROKEN, WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT SUITABLE FOR TOXIC GASES. COVER WITH SODIUM
CARBONATE. SWEEP, SCOOP OR PICK UP SPILLED MATERIAL. TRANSFER TO A
SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR DISP OSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM CARBONATE

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN DRY, COOL (BELOW 50C/122F)
PLACE, AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLES.
Other Precautions:DO NOT INCINERATE. DO NOT TOUCH BROKEN OR LEAKING
BATTERIES. AVOID MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL ABUSE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
RECHARGE. AVOID SHORT CIRCUITS. DO NOT CARRY BATTERIES LOOSE IN
POCKET OR BAG. KEEP BATTERIES AWAY FROM SMALL CHILDREN.

Respiratory Protection:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE.
WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WHEN LARGE
NUMBERS OF CELLS ARE INVOLVED IN A FIRE.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE
Protective Gloves:RUBBER FOR LEAKERS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES FOR LEAKERS
Other Protective Equipment:EYE BATH, WASHING FACILITIES
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING/SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:Z6
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:374F,190C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:284F,140C
Spec Gravity:>1
Viscosity:NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:BATTERY - ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER, ALKALIS
Stability Condition to Avoid:FIRE, HEAT ABOVE 140C/284F, MOISTURE,
RECHARGING, SHORT CIRCUITING
Hazardous Decomposition Products:RUPTURED BATTERIES MAY RELEASE SULFUR
DIOXIDE, HYDROGEN, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE, CHLORINE, SULFUR DICHLORIDE,
SULFUR CHLORIDE

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS. PRODUCT DECOMPOSED BY WATER MUST BE
NEUTRALIZED.

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