=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:213 LITHIUM/MANGANESE DIOXIDE BATTERY
NIIN:00F043014
MSDS Number: CCZRG
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:VARTA BATTERIES INC
Address:300 EXECUTIVE BLVD
City:ELMSFORD
State:NY
ZIP:10523-1202
Country:US
Info Phone Num:914-592-2500
Emergency Phone Num:914-592-2500
CAGE:4M310
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:VARTA BATTERIES INC
Address:300 EXECUTIVE BLVD
Box:City:ELMSFORD
State:NY
ZIP:10523-1202
Country:US
Phone:914-592-2500
CAGE:4M310

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:LITHIUM	*96-4*
CAS:7439-93-2
RTECS #:OJ5540000
Fraction by Wt: 0.5%

Name:MANGANESE DIOXIDE, MANGANESE PEROXIDE  *96-4*
CAS:1313-13-9
RTECS #:OP0350000
Fraction by Wt: 5.6%
OSHA PEL:5 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/CUM

Name:COLUMBIA CARBON, CARBON BLACK, LAMPBLACK, BLACK PEARLS     
    (IARC CARC GROUP 3) -  *96-4*
CAS:1333-86-4
RTECS #:FF5800000
Fraction by Wt: 0.4%
Other REC Limits:3.5 MG/CUM (NIOSH)
OSHA PEL:3.5 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:3.5 MG/CUM

Name:GRAPHITE
CAS:7782-42-5
RTECS #:MD9659600
Fraction by Wt: 0%
Other REC Limits:2.5MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/CUM RESP IC

Name:ETHYLENE, TETRAFLUORO- POLYMER (POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE),  
    PTFE, TEFLON
CAS:116-14-3
RTECS #:KX4025000
Fraction by Wt: 0.2%

Name:1,3-DIOXOLAN-2-ONE, 4-METHYL-DIPROPLYENE CARBONATE,
    PROPYLENE CARBONATE, CARBONIC ACID, CYCLIC PROPYLENE ESTER
CAS:108-32-7
RTECS #:FF9650000
Fraction by Wt: 0.5%

Name:DIMETHOXY ETHER
Fraction by Wt: 1.2%

Name:LITHIUM TRIFLUOROMETHANESULFONATE
CAS:33454-82-9
Fraction by Wt: 0.1%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PROPYLENE CARBONATE IS MILDLY
    IRRITATING UPON EYE & SKIN CONTACT. DIMETHOXY ETHER IS SLIGHTLY TO
    MODERATELY TOXIC. MAY BE A REPRODUCTIVE HAZARD.
    INHALATION/INGESTION OF LITHIUM TRIFLUOROMETHANE SULFON ATE MAY BE
    HARMFUL. IRRITATION OF SKIN/EYES. LITHIUM CAN CAUSE THERMAL &
    CHEMICAL BURNS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, BURNS

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:SKIN: FLUSH IMMEDIATELY W/WATER. EYES: FLUSH W/COPIOUS
    AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
    CASES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:RAPIDLY COOL THE BATTERIES & ADJACENT
    STRUCTURES W/WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CELLS CAN VENT WHEN SUBJECTED TO
    EXCESSIVE HEAT. WHEN LARGE NUMBERS OF CELLS ARE INVOLVED IN A FIRE,
    WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:LEAVE THE AREA & ALLOW BATTERIES TO COOL &
    VAPORS TO DISSIPATE. AVOID SKIN & EYE CONTACT/INHALATION OF VAPORS.
    REMOVE LIQUID W/ABSORBENT & INCINERATE. CLEAN-UP CREW SHOULD WEAR
    FULL-FACE RESPIRATOR (P ARTICULATE/ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE).

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL ABUSE.
Other Precautions:BATTERIES MAY EXPLODE, PYROLIZE/VENT IF DISASSEMBLED,
    CRUSHED, RECHARGED/EXPOSED TO FIRE/HIGH TEMPERATURE. DON'T
    SHORT/INSTALL W/INCORRECT POLARITY. CONTACT OF ELECTROLYTE &
    EXTRUDED LITHIUM W/SKIN &  EYES SHOULD BE AVOIDED.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS; FULL-FACE
    RESPIRATOR W/PARTICULATE/ORGANIC CARTRIDGE.
Ventilation:IN CASE OF VENTING, PROVIDE AS MUCH VENTILATION AS
    POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:BUTYL
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Appearance and Odor:BATTERY

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, DISASSEMBLE/RECHARGE

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:OPEN CELLS SHOULD BE TREATED AS HAZARDOUS WASTE.
    DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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