Product ID:C10978-3, LITHIUM THIONYL CHLORIDE BATTERY
MSDS Date:01/29/2001
FSC:6135
NIIN:01-196-2135
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLRZP

SAFT AMERICA INC ADVANCED BATTERY SYSTEMS DIVISION

313 CRESCENT ST NE
VALDESE, NC 28690-9643
US

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

Info Phone: 828-874-4111MD 410-771-3200

Cage: 7X634

SAFT AMERICA INC PORTABLE BATTERY DIVISION

1886 VALDOSTA, GA 31601 US

Telephone: 912-247-2331

Cage: 67237

LITHIUM METAL (0.33 GRAM PER CELL/BATTERY)

CAS: 7439-93-2

RTECS: OJ5540000

THIONYL CHLORIDE

CAS: 7719-09-7

RTECS: XM5150000

OSHA PEL C 1 PPM, 5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 1 PPM; 5 MG/M3

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE & CHRONIC : 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.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUEPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:BURNS AND IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ASTHMA & OTHER RESPIRATORY
DISEASES.

First Aid:IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH EYES, FLUSH IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER
FOR 15 MINUTES; WITH SKIN, WASH WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND TAKE OFF
CONTAMINATED CLOTHES; INHALATION, REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE - SEEK
MEDICAL ADVIS E.

Extinguishing Media:USE A CLASS D FIRE EXTINGUISHING AGENT.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
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 E XHAUST VENTILATION IN AREA.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM CARBONATE OR 1:1 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. STORE
AWAY FROM FOOD AND DRINK.
Other Precautions:IF CONTAMINATION WITH MOISTURE OCCURS, PRODUCT WILL
RELEASE GAS CAUSING PRESSURE BUILD-UP WHICH COULD RESULT IN DRUM
RUPTURE.

Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS.
Work Hygienic Practices:KEEP ONLY IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER. HANDLE AND
OPEN CONTAINER WITH CARE. ENSURE EFFECTIVE VENTILATION.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AMOUNT OF LITHIUM PER CELL/BATTERY IS 0.33 GRAMS.

HCC:Z6
Boiling Pt:=75.C, 167.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-106.C, -158.8F
Vapor Pres:.04 BAR @ +20 DEG C
Spec Gravity:1.64 (H2O=1)
pH:NONE PROVIDED
Solubility in Water:DECOMPOSED BY WATER
Appearance and Odor:BATTERY, LITHIUM, (CONTAINS COLORLESS LIQUID WITH
PUNGENT ODOR).

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. CELLS ARE NOT REACTING PROVIDED THE CELL SEAL
REMAINS INTACT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN, SULFUR DIOXIDE, SULFUR
CHLORIDE, DISULFUR DICHLORIDE, CHLORINE.
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.

Transport Information:PROPER SHIPPING NAME: LITHIUM BATTERIES. UN-DOT
HAZARD CLASS: CLASS 9. UN ID NO.: UN3090. HAZARD LABEL:
MISCELLANEOUS HAZARD. CONTAINER MARKING: MISCELLANEOUS HAZARD.
PLACARD: MISCELLANEOUS HAZARD. N OTE: REGULATIONS FOR THE SHIPMENT
OF LAITHIUM BATTERIES, WITH CELLS CONTAINING LESS THAN 12 GRAMS ARE
AUTHORIZED FOR TRANSPORTATION BY HWT, RAIL, VESSEL & CARGO AIR ONLY
IF THEY MEET PROVSION OF 173.1 85. LITHIUM BATTERY/CELL CONTAINS
LESS THAN 0.5 GRAMS OF LITHIUM ARE NOT SUBJECT TO TRANSPORTATION
RESTRICTIONS PROVIDED THEY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF 49 CFR 173.185
(B), ICAO SPEC PROV A45.

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