Product ID:LITHIUM SULFUR DIOXIDE BATTERY,BA-5800/U
MSDS Date:08/20/1995
FSC:6665
NIIN:99-760-9741
MSDS Number: CDZBD

BALLARD BATTERY SYSTEMS CORP/BLUESTAR

1164 WEST 15TH STREET
NORTH VANCOUVER, BC
CA

Emergency Phone: 604-543-4350/604-543-4350 INFO

Info Phone: 604-986-4104

Cage: 0E1R2

EAGLE-PICHER ENERGY PRODUCTS CORP

SURREY, V3W 9Y6, BC US

Telephone: 604-543-4350

Cage: 0E1R2

LITHIUM METAL

CAS: 7439-93-2

RTECS: OJ5540000

Fraction By Weight: 2.6%

SULFUR DIOXIDE (SARA 302)

CAS: 7446-09-5

RTECS: WS4550000

Fraction By Weight: 26.1%

OSHA PEL 5 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 2 PPM/5 STEL; 9596

ACETONITRILE (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 75-05-8

RTECS: AL7700000

Fraction By Weight: 8.9%

OSHA PEL 40 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 40 PPM/60 STEL; 9596

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

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:NONE. ACUTE- BATTERY IS
HERMETICALLY SEALED. IF BROKEN OR IN FIRE: INHALATION OF SULFUR
DIOXIDE MAY CAUSE EYE & RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. INGESTION CAN
BE HARMFUL. CHRONIC- UNKNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:NONE. IF BROKEN OR IN FIRE: EYE AND RESPIRATORY
IRRITATION, DRY THROAT AND COUGHING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE

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) COLLECT,
DAY/NIGHT.

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Upper Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Extinguishing Media:FOR BURNING BATTERIES USE CLASS D EXTINGUISHERS;
LITH-X, POWDERED GRAPHITE; MET-L-X.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE WATER SPRAY OR CARBON DIOXIDE TO LOWER
TEMPERATURE & EXTINGUISH FIRES IN PACKING MATERIAL. USE SELF
CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:TOXIC AND CORROSIVE GASES MAY BE FORMED.

Spill Release Procedures:IF BROKEN, WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT SUITABLE FOR TOXIC GASES. SWEEP, SCOOP OR
PICK UP SPILLED MATERIAL. TRANSFER TO A SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR
DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

Handling and Storage Precautions:VENTILATED AREAS EQUIPPED WITH
SPRINKLER SYSTEM, AWAY FROM FLAMMABLES & WATER. WASH THOROUGHLY
AFTER HANDLING.
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
NO MATCHING TIR OR CTDF.

HCC:V1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Spec Gravity:NOT RELEVANT
Viscosity:NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:NOT RELEVANT
Appearance and Odor:SOLID

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER, MOST MATERIALS
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE, AIR
Hazardous Decomposition Products:RUPTURED BATTERIES WILL RELEASE SULFUR
DIOXIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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