Product ID:655135-003 LITHIUM THIONYL CHLORIDE CELL
MSDS Date:07/09/1999
FSC:6135
NIIN:01-327-0279
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJRGP

BATTERY ENGINEERING INC

100 ENERGY DRIVE
CANTON, MA 02021
US

Emergency Phone: 800-255-1545(CHEMTEL)

Info Phone: 781-575-0800

Cage: 60289

BATTERY ENGINEERING INC

CANTON, MA 02021 US

Telephone: 781-575-0800

Cage: 60289

LITHIUM

CAS: 7439-93-2

RTECS: OJ5540000

THIONYL CHLORIDE

CAS: 7719-09-7

RTECS: XM5150000

ALUMINUM CHLORIDE

CAS: 7446-70-0

RTECS: BD0525000

LITHIUM CHLORIDE

CAS: 7447-41-8

RTECS: OJ5950000

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: VAPOR VERY IRRITATING TO SKIN,
EYES, AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES. CHRONIC: OVEREXPOSURE CAN CAUSE
SYMPTOMS OF NON-FIBROTIC LUNG INJURY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE LISTED.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE AND MUCOUS MEMBRANE IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ASTHMA, OTHER RESPIRATORY
DISORDERS, SKIN ALLERGIES, AND ECZEMA.

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

Extinguishing Media:DRY LITHIUM CHLORIDE,GRAPHITE POWDER,PYRENE
G-1,LITH-X,CLASS D
Fire Fighting Procedures:COVER WITH DRY LITHIUM CHLORIDE,GRAPHITE
POWDER,LITH-X POWDER OR CLASS D FIRE EXTINGUISHER. DO NOT USE
WATER,MOIST SAND,CARBON DIOXIDE OR SODA ASH EXTINGUISHER.WEAR
PROTECTIVE BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT,RECHARGE,OVER
DISCHARGE,PUNCTURE,CRUSH OR EXPOSE TO TEMPERATURES ABOVE 100C.

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
TEMPERATURE 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
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:BUTYL RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKER SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:XHEMICAL LABORATORY SAFETY GLASSES AND
CHEMICAL APRON
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:Z6
Boiling Pt:=77.C, 170.6F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-105.C, -157.F
Vapor Pres:92MM@20C
Vapor Density:4.1
Spec Gravity:1.63
Solubility in Water:DECOMPOSES
Appearance and Odor:THIONYL CHLORIDE-COLORLESS TO PALE
YELLOW,SHARP,PUNGENT ODOR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:NEUTRALIZE SPILL WITH SODA LIME, SEAL LEAKING
BATTERIES AND SODA LIME IN PLASTIC BAG AND DISPOSE OF AS HAZARDOUS
WASTE.

Transport Information:DOT, IATA/ICAO: PROPER SHIPPING NAME: LITHIUM
BATTERIES. UN3090. HAZARD CLASS: 9. PACKING GROUP II.

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