Product ID:LITHIUM,THIONYL CHLORIDE (LI-SOCL2) NON-RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
MSDS Date:06/01/2000
FSC:6135
NIIN:01-395-9089
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKYDF

SAFT

RUE GEORGES LECLANCHE-BP 1039 86060
POITIERS CEDEX 09-FRANCE
FR

Emergency Phone: 33 (0) 5 49 55 51 01

Info Phone: 33(0)5 49 55 48 48

Cage: 0UCL3

SAFT AMERICA INC PORTABLE BATTERY DIVISION

1886 VALDOSTA, GA 31601 US

Telephone: 912-247-2331

Cage: 67237

STEEL (IRON 30%, NICKEL 10%)

PVC

CAS: 9002-86-2

RTECS: KV0350000

CARBON

CAS: 7440-44-0

RTECS: FF5250000

GLASS

SALTS

THIONYL CHLORIDE (SOCL2)

CAS: 7719-09-7

RTECS: XM5150000

LITHIUM (LI) METAL

CAS: 7439-93-2

RTECS: OJ5540000

ALUMINUM CHLORIDE (ALCO3)

CAS: 7446-70-0

RTECS: BD0525000

Fraction By Weight: ~ 1.5%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THE SAFT PRIMARY LITHIUM-THIONYL
CHLORIDE BATTERIES DO NOT CONTAIN TOXIC MATERIALS. THE LITHIUM
-THIONYL CHLORIDE BATTERIES DESCRIBED IN THIS MSDS ARE SEALED UNITS
WHICH ARE NOT HAZARDOUS WHEN USED AC CORDING TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS
OF THE MANUFACTURER. UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE, THE ELECTRODE
MATERIALS AND LIQUID ELECTROLYTE THEY CONTAIN ARE NON-RE-REACTIVE
PROVIDED THE BATTERY INTEGRITY IS MA INTAINED AND SEALS REMAIN
INTACT. RISK OF EXPOSURE ONLY IN CASE OF ABUSE (MECHANICAL,
THERMAL, ELECTRICAL) WHICH LEADS TO THE ACTIVATION OF SAFETY VALVES
AND/OR THE RUPTURE OF THE BATTERY CONTAINERS. ELECTROLYTE (CONTD.
SEE "TOXICOLOGICAL")
Effects of Overexposure:BURNS AND SENSITIZATION BY SKIN CONTACT, EYE
DAMAGE.

First Aid:IN CASE BATTERY RUPTURES OR EXPLODES, EVACUATE PERSONNEL FROM
AREA AND PROVIDE MAXIMUM VENTILATION. EYE CONTACT: FLUSH WITH
WATER (EYELIDS HELD OPEN) FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION. S KIN CONTACT: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. FLUSH
AFFECTED AREAS WITH WATER AND SOAP FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. DO NOT
APPLY GREASES OR OINTMENTS. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION:
DILUTE BY GIVING WATE R. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. ASSURE THAT VICTIM
DOES NOT ASPIRATE VOMITED MATERIAL BY USE OF POSITIONAL DRAINAGE.
ASSURE THAT MUCOUS DOES NOT OBSTRUCT THE AIRWAY. DO NOT GIVE
ANYTHING BY (CONTD. SEE "ECO LOGICAL")

Extinguishing Media:TYPE D EXTINGUISHERS, LITH-X. WATER MAY BE USED
ONLY TO KEEP BATTERY COOL. NOT TO BE USED: WATER IN CASE OF
BATTERY RUPTURE OR EXPLOSION (DETECTABLE BY THE PUNGENT ODOUR).
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS TO
AVOID BREATHING IRRITANT FUMES. WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT BODY CONTACT WITH ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION..
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:BATTERY CAN SPOUT VAPORIZED OR DECOMPOSED
ELECTROLYTE FUMES IN CASE OF EXPOSURE ABOVE 100C RESULTING FROM
UNAPPROPRIATE USE OR THE ENVIRONMENT. RISK OF EXPLOSION IS
INCREASED IF THE MELTING POINT OF L ITHIUM (180.5C) IS EXCEEDED.
HYDROGEN COMING FROM DECOMPOSITION OF LITHIUM METAL WITH WATER IS
FLAMMABLE.

Spill Release Procedures:THE MATERIAL CONTAINED WITHIN THE BATTERIES
WOULD ONLY BE EXPELLED UNDER ABUSIVE CONDITIONS. USING SHOVEL OR
BROOM, COVER BATTERY OR SPILLED SUBSTANCES WITH DRY SAND OR,
PREFERABLY, SODIUM CARBONATE ( NA2CO3) OR 1:1 MIXTURE OF SODA ASH
AND SLAKED LIME. KEEP AWAY FROM WATER, RAIN, SNOW. PLACE IN
APPROVED CONTAINER (AFTER COOLING IF NECESSARY) AND DISPOSE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL REGULATIONS.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM CARBONATE OR 1:1 MIXTURE OF SODA ASH AND
SLAKED LIME.

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT OPENED, DESTROYED, INCINERATED
BATTERIES SINCE THEY MAY LEAK OR RUPTURE AND RELEASE INGREDIENTS TO
ENVIRONMENT. DO NOT CRUSH, PIERCE, SHORT TERMINALS. DO NOT DIRECTLY
HEAT OR SOLDER. DO NOT THR OW INTO FIRE. DO NOT MIX NEW AND USED
BATTERIES. AND BATTERIES OF DIFFERENT TYPES AND BRANDS.
Other Precautions:KEEP BATTERIES IN NON CONDUCTIVE (PLASTIC) TRAYS.
STORE IN COOL (BELOW 30C) AND VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM MOISTURE,
SOURCE OF HEAT, OPEN FLAMES, FOOD, DRINK. KEEP ADEQUATE CLEARANCE
BETWEEN WALLS AN D BATTERIES. TEMP. ABOVE 100C MAY CAUSE BATTERY
LEAKAGE AND RUPTURE. KEEP BATTERIES IN ( CONTD. SEE "STATE REG.")

Respiratory Protection:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL USE. IN CASE OF
BATTERY RUPTURE, USE SELF CONTAINED FULL-FACE RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT
WITH TYPE ABEK FILTER.
Protective Gloves:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL USE.VITRON RUBBER FOR
HANDLING LEAKING BATTERY.
Eye Protection:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL USE.SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE
SHIELD FOR LEAKERS.
Other Protective Equipment:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL USE. USE RUBBER
APRON AND PROTECTIVE WORKING CLOTHES IN CASE OF HANDLING A RUPTURED
BATTERY.
Work Hygienic Practices:IN CASE OF INCIDENT, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
Supplemental Safety and Health
KEEP ONLY IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER. HANDLE AND OPEN CONTAINER WITH
CARE. ENSURE EFFECTIVE VENTILATION.

HCC:Z6
Melt/Freeze Pt:=180.5C, 356.9F
M.P/F.P Text:LITHIUM INGREDIENT
Decomp Temp:=100.C, 212.F
Decomp Text:ELECTROLYTE FUMES
Appearance and Odor:SMALL METAL CYLINDERS, HERMETICALLY SEALED.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS, WATER, ALKALIS. AVOID ELECTROLYTE CONTACT WITH
ALUMINUM OR ZINC.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID HEAT ABOVE 100C OR INCINERATE,
DEFORM, MUTILATE, CRUSH, PIERCE, DISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE. SHORT
CIRCUIT, PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO HUMID CONDITIONS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:H2, LI2O, LIOH DUST, CL2, SO2, S2CL2,
HCL, SO2, AL(OH)3 MAY BE PRODUCED IN VARIOUS REACTIONS OF
INGREDIENTS WITH WATER AND/OR THERMAL DECOMPOSITION OF THIONYL
CHLORIDE ABOVE 140C.

Waste Disposal Methods:LITHIUM BATTERIES SHOULD HAVE TERMINALS
INSULATED PRIOR TO DISPOSAL. DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE
REGULATIONS WHICH VARY BETWEEN COUNTRIES. (IN MOST COUNTRIES,
THRASHING OF USED BATTERIES IS FORBIDDEN. END-USERS ARE INVITED TO
DISPOSE OF THEM THROUGH NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, MANDATED BY LO
CAL GOVERNMENTS OR (CONTD.SEE "OTHER INFORMATION")

Toxicological Information:THE SAFT PRIMARY LITHIUM-THIONYL CHLORIDE
BATTERIES DO NOT CONTAIN TOXIC MATERIALS. (CONTD. FROM "HEALTH
HAZARDS") LEAKAGE, ELECTRODE MATERIALS REACTION WITH MOISTURE/WATER
OR BATTERY VENT/ EXPLOSION / FIRE MAY FOLLOW, DEPENDING UPON THE
CIRCUMSTANCES. CONTACT WITH LEAKAGE FROM BROKEN BATTERY CASE IS
HARMFUL TO SKIN MAY, MAY CAUSE SEVERE BURNS AND RISK OF SERIOUS
DAMAGE TO EYES, IS HARMFUL IF SWAL LOWED, MAY CAUSE SENSITIZATION
BY INHALATION AND SKIN CONTACT. THE CONTENTS REACTS WITH WATER AND
YIELDS FLAMMABLE GASES.

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.

Ecological:WHEN PROPERLY USED OR DEPOSED, THE LITHIUM-THIONYL CHLORIDE
BATTERIES DO NOT PRESENT ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD. (CONTD. FROM "FIRST
AID") MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. INHALATION: MOVE TO FRESH AIR
AND V ENTILATE THE CONTAMINATED AREA. GIVE OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION IF NEEDED. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Transport Information:UNITED NATIONS: UN 3090; CLASS 9: PKGING: ICAO
903 FOR AIR, IMDG FOR SEA. INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS: AIR, IATA;
SEA, IMDG; LAND: ADR (ROAD), RID (RAIL); OTHER: IN USA: 49 CFR CH
1, PARA. 173- 185. LI THIUM-THIONYL CHLORIDE CELLS WITH LESSTHAN
0.5 GRAM OF LITHIUM METAL ARE NOT RESTRICTED FOR TRANSPORTATION.
DEPENDING ON LITHIUM CONTENT, DESIGN, ABILITY TO PASS TESTS
DEFINED IN "RECOMMENDATIONS ON TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS
CHAPTER 38.3 MANUAL OF TESTS AND CRITERIA REF. ST/ SG/ AC. 10/ 11
THIRD REVISED EDITION 1999". LITHIUM-THIONYL CHLORIDE CELLS MAY OR
MAY NOT BE ASSIGNED TO UN 3090,CLASS- 9 THAT IS RESTRICTED FOR
TRANSPORT.

State Regulatory Information:(CONTD. FROM "OTHER PRECAUTIONS") ORIGINAL
PACKAGING UNTIL USE AND DO NOT JUMBLE THEM. LITHIUM-TIONYL CHLORIDE
BATTERIES ARE NOT RECHARGEABLE AND SHOULD NOT BE TENTATIVELY
CHARGED. FOLLOW MFR'S RECOMM ENDATIONS REGARDING MAXIMUM
RECOMMENDED CURRENTS AND OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE. APPLYING
PRESSURE ON DEFPRMING THE BATTERY MAY LEAD TO DISASSEMBLY FOLLOWED
BY EYE, SKIN, AND THROAT IRRITATION.