CJTBS - BA-5599/U, LITHIUM SULFUR DIOXIDE BATTERY

  • MSDS: CJTBS
  • Manufacturer: BALLARD BATTERY SYSTEMS CORP
  • Product Name: BA-5599/U, LITHIUM SULFUR DIOXIDE BATTERY
  • National Stock Number: 6135-01-069-8575
Product Identification

Product ID:BA-5599/U, LITHIUM SULFUR DIOXIDE BATTERY
MSDS Date:08/20/1991
FSC:6135
NIIN:01-069-8575
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJTBS

Responsible Party
BALLARD BATTERY SYSTEMS CORP
1164 WEST 15TH STREET
NORTH VANCOUVER
BC

Emergency Phone: 604-986-4104

Info Phone: 604-986-4104

Cage: 0E1R2

Contractor
EAGLE-PICHER ENERGY PRODUCTS CORP
SURREY, V3W 9Y6, BC US

Telephone: 604-543-4350

Cage: 0E1R2

Ingredients

LITHIUM METAL

CAS: 7439-93-2

RTECS: OJ5540000

Fraction By Weight: 1.7%


SULFUR DIOXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 7446-09-5

RTECS: WS4550000

Fraction By Weight: 16%

OSHA PEL 5 PPM/5 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 2 PPM/5 STEL; 9293


ACETONITRILE (SARA III)

CAS: 75-05-8

RTECS: AL7700000

Fraction By Weight: 6%

OSHA PEL 40PPM/60 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 40PPM/60STEL; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: 10-20 PPM IRRITATING; 100 PPM
DANGEROUS; ABOVE 400 PPM LIFE THREATENING. CHRONIC: RHINITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS ARE
LISTED AS CARCINOGENIC TO HUMANS BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE AND RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, DRY THROAT AND
COUGHING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid

First Aid:FOR SULFUR DIOXIDE EXPOSURE; REMOVE TO VENTILATED AREA.
CONSULT PHYSICIAN.

Fire Fighting

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:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A DRY, WELL VENTILATED AREAS,
AWAY FROM FLAMMABLES.
Other Precautions:DO NOT INCINERATE, CHARGE OR BREAK OPEN SEALED
BATTERIES.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:FULL FACE CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE, BELOW 20 PPM. SELF
CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IN ENCLOSED AREAS AND WITH
CONCENTRATIONS GREATER THAN 20 PPM..
Ventilation:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ( GENERAL OR LOCAL)
Protective Gloves:USE CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES WHEN HANDLING RUPTURED
BATTRIES.
Eye Protection:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. WEAR GOGGLES WHEN
HANDLING RUPTURED BATTRIES.
Other Protective Equipment:NEEDED FOR RUPTURED BATTERIES ONLY - FOR
SULFUR DIOXIDE FIRE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER USE AND BEFORE
EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

HCC:Z6
Appearance and Odor:SOLID SEALED BATTERIES.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, ALKALIS, WATER, OXIDIZING AGENTS. LITHIUM REACTS WITH WATER TO
FORM HYDROGEN. MOIST SULFUR DIOXIDE IS CORROSIVE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:LITHIUM REACTS WITH AIR, WATER AND MOST
MATERIALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:RUPTURED BATTERIES WILL RELEASE SULFUR
DIOXIDE.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

Other Information

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Transport

Transport Information:EACH BATTERY CONTAINS LESS THAN 0.5 GRAMS OF
LITHIUM. THEREFORE, THESE BATTERIES ARE NOT REGULATED FOR
TRANSPORTATION, AS PER 49 CFR 173.185 (B)(10), IATA PROV A45, IMDG
PAGE 9033A AND AFJM A13.8.5.