===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:BCX OR HRT LITHIUM OXYHALIDE PRIMARY BATTRY
NIIN:01-218-3660
MSDS Number: BGWKJ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:ELECTROCHEM INDUSTRIES,DIV OF WILSON GREATBATCH
Address:10000 WEHRLE DR
City:CLARENCE
State:NY
ZIP:14031-2033
Info Phone Num:716-759-7320
Emergency Phone Num:716-759-2828
Preparer's Name:NONE
CAGE:62713
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:ELECTROCHEM INDUSTRIES, DIV. OF WILSON GREATBATCH
Address:10000 WEHRLE DR.
City:CLARENCE
State:NY
ZIP:14031-2033
Country:US
Phone:716-759-5384
CAGE:62713
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:LITHIUM (LIQUID CATHODE, 0.6 GM PER CELL)
CAS:7439-93-2
RTECS #:OJ5540000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
Name:THIONYL CHLORIDE
CAS:7719-09-7
RTECS #:XM5150000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:C 1 PPM
ACGIH TLV:C 1 PPM; 9192
Name:BROMINE (SARA III)
CAS:7726-95-6
RTECS #:EF9100000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.1PPM/0.3 STEL
ACGIH TLV:O.1PPM/0.3 STEL;9192
Name:CHLORINE (SARA III)
CAS:7782-50-5
RTECS #:FO2100000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:(C) 1 PPM
ACGIH TLV:0.5 PPM/1 STEL; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PRODUCT HAS ITS HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS
CONTAINED IN ITS CASE AND UNDER NORMAL USE,NO CONTACT OR HAZARD
WILL OCCUR. SEE SIGNS & SYMPTOMS AND FIRS AID SHOULD THE CELLS LEAK
AND THE INTERNALS ARE ENCOUNTERE D.
Effects of Overexposure:LEAKED CONTENTS:BURNING,CORROSIVE IF CONTACTED.
CHOKING CORROSIVE FUMES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE REPORTED.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:EYE/SKIN CONTACT:FLUSH WITH WATER,GET MEDICAL CARE.
INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR,GET MEDICAL CARE. INGESTED:DO NOT
INDUCE VOMITING.GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER,CARBON DIOXIDE,DRY CHEMICAL IF FIRE IS
ISOLATED TO PACKING MATERIALS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF CELLS HAVE RUPTURED,USE LITH-X.DO NOT USE
WATER,CARBON DIOXIDE OR HALOGEN EXTINGUISHERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:LIBERATES HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IF
RUPTURES.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:IF CONTENTS OF CELL LEAKS, PLACE IN SEALED
CONTAINER,AVOIDING CONTACT.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM BICARBONATE.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:USE LITHIUM BATTERY REFRIGERATED
STORAGE AREA.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:NONE SHOULD BE NEEDED. IF LEAKING;USE NIOSH/MSHA
RESPIRATOR FOR ACID VAPORS.
Ventilation:ORDINARY ROOM VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS IF CELL IS LEAKING.
Eye Protection:SPLASH GOGGLES IF CELL IS LEAKING.
Work Hygienic Practices:IF CELL IS LEAKING USE VERY STRICT CHEMICAL
HYGIENE PRACTICE. AVOID ALL CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:R2
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:0.538 IN O.D. X 1.921 IN CYLINDER. LIQUID CATHODE.
0.6 GM LITHIUM PER CELL.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:CHARGING,SHORT
CIRCUITING,ENCAPSOLATING,HEAT IN EXCESS OF 212F/100C.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:LITHIUM,THIONYL
CHLORIDE,CHLORINE,BROMINE ARE LIBERATED IF CELL RUPTURES.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W FEDERAL,STATE,LOCAL REGULATIONS.
DO NOT INCINERATE.
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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.
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