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

MSDS NAME:LITHIUM SULFUR DIOXIDE BATTERY,37260140,L 026 SX
NIIN:01-050-3194
MSDS Number: CHHQT
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:SAFT AMERICA INC ADVANCED BATTERY SYSTEMS DIVISION
Address:313 CRESCENT STREET
City:VALDESE
State:NC
ZIP:28690
Country:US
Info Phone Num:704-874-4111
Emergency Phone Num:704-874-4111/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:7X634
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:CRAGG RECHARGER, D.C.BATTERY PRODUCTS DIV
Address:2508 24TH AVE S
Box:City:MINNEAPOLIS
State:MN
ZIP:55406-1219
Country:US
Phone:612-646-7478
CAGE:66946
Company:SAFT AMERICA INC ADVANCED BATTERY SYSTEMS DIVISION
Address:313 CRESCENT ST NE
Box:City:VALDESE
State:NC
ZIP:28690-9643
Country:US
Phone:828-874-4111/912-245-2806
CAGE:7X634

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

Name:LITHIUM METAL
CAS:7439-93-2
RTECS #:OJ5540000
Fraction by Wt: <2.5%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Name:SULFUR DIOXIDE (SARA 302)
CAS:7446-09-5
RTECS #:WS4550000
Fraction by Wt: <25%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:5 PPM
ACGIH TLV:2 PPM/5 STEL; 9596

Name:ACETONITRILE (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:75-05-8
RTECS #:AL7700000
Fraction by Wt: <6%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:40 PPM
ACGIH TLV:40 PPM/60 STEL; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Name:ACETYLENE BLACK
CAS:133-86-4
Fraction by Wt: <5%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) IS UNKNOWN.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:NONE. ACUTE- BATTERY IS
    HERMETICALLY SEALED. IF BROKEN OR IN FIRE: INHALATION OF SULFUR
    DIOXIDE MAY CAUSE EYE, RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. HIGH
    CONCENTRATIONS MAY CAUSE UNCONSCIOUSNESS . INGESTION CAN BE
    HARMFUL. CHRONIC- NONE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:NONE. IF BROKEN OR IN FIRE: IRRITATION, DRY
    THROAT, COUGHING, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:IF SULFUR DIOXIDE IS RELEASED:
    ASTHMA AND OTHER RESPIRATORY DISEASES

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

First Aid:GET MEDICAL HELP IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. INHALED:MOVE TO FRESH
    AIR. PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED. EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15
    MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN. SEE PHYSICIAN. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP &
    WATER. ORAL :IF BATTERY/OPEN BATTERY IS INGESTED, DO NOT INDUCE
    VOMITING OR GIVE FOOD/DRINK. SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. CALL
    NATIONAL BATTERY INGESTION HOTLINE FOR ADVICE & FOLLOWUP
    (202-625-3333).

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

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Upper Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Extinguishing Media:FOR BURNING LITHIUM SULFUR DIOXIDE CELLS/BATTERIES,
    USE WATER/CARBON DIOXIDE. USE CLASS D EXTINGUISHERS FOR RAW
    LITHIUM.
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:TOXIC AND CORROSIVE GASES MAY BE FORMED.
    BATTERY MAY VENT OR RUPTURE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:IF BROKEN, WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
    RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT. SWEEP, SCOOP OR PICK UP SPILLED MATERIAL.
    TRANSFER TO A SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT 70F/21C, IN VENTILATED AREAS
    EQUIPPED WITH SPRINKLER SYSTEM, AWAY FROM OTHER MATERIALS. AVOID
    TEMPERATURES ABOVE 160F/71C.
Other Precautions:DO NOT INCINERATE. DO NOT TOUCH BROKEN OR LEAKING
    BATTERIES. AVOID MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL ABUSE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
    RECHARGE. AVOID SHORT CIRCUITS. DO NOT CARRY BATTERIES LOOSE IN
    POCKET OR BAG. KEEP  BATTERIES AWAY FROM SMALL CHILDREN.

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

Respiratory Protection:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE.
    WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WHEN LARGE
    NUMBERS OF CELLS ARE INVOLVED IN A FIRE.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE
Protective Gloves:RUBBER FOR LEAKERS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES FOR LEAKERS
Other Protective Equipment:EYE BATH, WASHING FACILITIES
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. WASH AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING OR
    DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:Z6
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Spec Gravity:>1
Viscosity:NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:BATTERY

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT, RECHARGING, MECHANICAL
    ABUSE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:RUPTURED BATTERIES MAY RELEASE SULFUR
    DIOXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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