Product ID:LITHIUM THIONYL CHLORIDE BATTERY
MSDS Date:03/01/1994
FSC:6135
NIIN:01-301-8776
MSDS Number: CFKJM

SAFT AMERICA INC ADVANCED BATTERY SYSTEMS DIVISION

LOVELADY LN
VALDESE, NC 28690
US

Emergency Phone: 704-874-4111/MD 410-771-3200

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

Cage: 7X634

SAFT AMERICA INC.

1886 VALDOSTA, GA 31602 US

Telephone: 912-247-2331

Cage: 09052

LITHIUM METAL (0.59 GRAM PER CELL/BATTERY)

CAS: 7439-93-2

RTECS: OJ5540000

THIONYL CHLORIDE

CAS: 7719-09-7

RTECS: XM5150000

OSHA PEL C 1 PPM

ACGIH TLV: C 1 PPM; 9495

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: IF CELL SEAL IS BROKEN, THE
SUBSTANCE & VAPORS HAVE A CORROSIVE EFFECT ON THE SKIN & MUCOUS
MEMBRANES. MAY CAUSE BURNS AND IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY TRACT.
CHRONIC: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTUR ER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUEPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED-COUGING, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, BURNING
SENSATION IN CHEST. SKIN-BURNING SENSATION, REDNESS, STINGING/
DISCOMFORT. EYES-PAIN, REDNESS, TEARING, DISCOMFORT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ASTHMA & OTHER RESPIRATORY
DISEASES.

First Aid:EYES-FLUSH WITH LOTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SKIN-REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. WASH WITH LOTS OF WATER. INHALED-REMOVE FROM
EXPOSURE. SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.

Extinguishing Media:WATER OR CARBON DIOXIDE ON BURNING LITHIUM THIONYL
CHLORIDE CELLS OR BATTERIES. USE CLASS D AGENT ON RAW LITHIUM FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:GENERATION OF CHLORINE, SULFURE DIOXIDE,
DISULFUR DICHLORIDE DURING THERMAL DECOMPOSITION.

Spill Release Procedures:COVER WITH SODIUM CARBONATE OR 1:1 MIXTURE OF
SODA ASH & SLAKED LIME. SCOOP INTO CONTAINER FOR LATER DISPOSAL.
PRECIPITATE ANY ESCAPING GASES/VAPORS WITH WATER SPRAY. ENSURE
ADEQUATE VENTILATION OR EX HAUST VENTILATION IN AREA.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM CARBONATE OR 1: MIXTURE OF SODA ASH & SLAKED
LIME.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER DRY AND TIGHTLY
CLOSED,STORE IN A COOL (MAX. TEMP. 50C) AND WELL-VENTILATED PLACE.
KEEP ONLY IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
Other Precautions:ENSURE EFFECTIVE VENTILATION. IF CONTAMINATION WITH
MOISTURE OCCURS, PRODUCT WILL RELEASE GAS CAUSING PRESSURE BUILD-UP
WHICH COULD RESULT IN DRUM (SPILL WASTE) RUPTURE.

Respiratory Protection:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.DLA-HMIS:IF
ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE OR AN EMERGENCY
OCCURS;WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR AN AIR-SUPPLIED
RESPIRATOR OR SCBA,AS REQUIRED. USE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR
1910.134.
Ventilation:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL
VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:DLA-HMIS (SPILL): NEOPRENE, PVC.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. DLA-HMIS:
EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PART #LS6 BA HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH LS14500BA IN 1997. AMOUNT OF
LITHIUM PER CELL/BATTERY IS 0.59 GRAM.

HCC:Z6
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:374F,190C
Spec Gravity:>1
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:BATTERY, LITHIUM, 3.6 VOLTS, 0.579 X 1.990 INCHES,
SHELF LIFE=1.0 YEARS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER, ALKALIS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEATING, MECHANICAL ABUSE, ELECTRICAL
ABUSE (IE. RECHARGING, VOLTAGE REVERSAL, SHORT CIRCUITING) MAY
RESULT IN VENTING.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN, SULFUR DIOXIDE, SULFUR
CHLORIDE, DISULFUR DICHLORIDE, CLHLORINE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:PRODUCT DECOMPOSED BY WATER MUST BE NEUTRALIZED.
MAY BE ADDED TO WASTE WATER IN SUFICIENTLY DILUTED FORM. DISPOSE OF
IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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