Rayovac Corporation
601 Rayovac Drive
Madison WI 53711
Phone: 608-275-3340
Fax: 608-275-4577
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
http://www.rayovac.com
1. We would like to inform our customers that these batteries are exempt articles and are not subject to the 29 CFR
1910.1200 OSHA requirement, or to the Canadian WHMIS requirements and the sheets are supplied as a service to you. For
other MSDSs and related information, visit: http://www.rayovac.com/technical/msds.htm.
1. IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: Lithium Ion Batteries
SIZES: All
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 800-424-9300 (24 hr, Chemtrec)
Environmental Health & Safety Information: 608-275-2482
EDITION DATE: 03/05/2007 APPROVED BY: Kevin J. Domack
2. INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT NAME CAS # % TLV*
Steel 7439-89-6 15-30 Not Listed
0.1 mg/m3 (Co, TWA)
Lithium Cobalt Nickel Dioxide 12031-55-1 <25
3
12031-65-1 1.0 mg/m (Ni, Soluble Compounds, TWA)
5.0 mg/m3 (Mn, TWA)
Lithiated Manganese Dioxide 12057-17-9 <25
C5.0 mg/m3 (TWA)
Graphite 7782-42-5 3-5
0.1 mg/m3 (Fume, TWA)
Copper 7440-50-8 5-15
15 mg/m3 (Total Dust, TWA)
Aluminum 7429-90-5 2-8
1.0 mg/m3 (Elemental, TWA)
Nickel 7440-02-0 2-5
Lithium Hexafluorophosphate 21324-40-3 1-5 Not Listed
Ethylene Carbonate 96-49-1 <15 None Established
Methyl Ethyl Carbonate 623-53-0 <15 None Established
Dimethyl Carbonate 616-38-6 <15 None Established
Diethyl Carbonate 105-58-8 <15 None Established
Methyl Acetate 79-20-9 <15 200 ppm (TWA)
Plastic, Ceramic, Other -- <20 --
*Source: OSHA CFR 29 1910.1000 Table Z-1, 2 or 3 3-01-2007
3. PHYSICAL DATA
Boiling Point @ 760 mm Hg (掳C): NA
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg @ 25掳C): NA
Vapor Density (Air = 1): NA
Density (grams/cc): NA
Percent Volatile by Volume (%): NA
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1): NA
Physical State: NA
Solubility in Water (% by Weight): NA
pH: NA
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Appearance and Odor: geometric solid object
4. FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT: NA LOWER (LEL): NA
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR (%): NA UPPER (UEL): NA
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use water, foam or dry powder, as appropriate.
AUTO-IGNITION: NA
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: As with any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus to
avoid inhalation of hazardous decomposition products (See section 2).
SPECIAL FIRE EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Like any sealed container, battery cells may rupture when
exposed to excessive heat; this could result in the release of flammable or corrosive materials.
5. HEALTH HAZARD DATA
THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE (TLV) AND SOURCE: NA
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: None. (In fire or rupture situation see section 2 and section 4)
EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
Skin and Eyes:
In the event that battery ruptures, flush exposed skin with copious quantities of flowing lukewarm water for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Get immediate medical attention for eyes. Wash skin with soap and water.
For more information, visit: http://www.nema.org/gov/ehs/committees/drybat/
6. REACTIVITY DATA
STABLE OR UNSTABLE: Stable
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): NA
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: NA
DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE (0掳F): NA
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will Not Occur
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Avoid electrical shorting.
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7. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
PROCEDURES TO CONTAIN AND CLEAN UP LEAKS OR SPILLS: In the event of a battery rupture,
prevent skin contact and collect all released material in a plastic lined metal container.
REPORTING PROCEDURE: Report all spills in accordance with Federal, State and Local reporting
requirements.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Manage in accordance with Federal, State and local requirements.
Recycling options are available. Contact your battery distributor for details regarding recycling options or
visit: http://www.rbrc.org. For additional information on disposal or recycling options, visit:
http://www.nema.org/gov/ehs/committees/drybat/.
8. PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (SPECIFY TYPE): NA
VENTILATION: Local Exhaust: NA
Mechanical (General): NA
Special: NA
Other: NA
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: NA
EYE PROTECTION: NA
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: NA
9. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
HANDLING AND STORAGE: Store in a dry place. Storing unpackaged cells together could result in cell
shorting and heat build-up. Keep battery terminals insulated when in storage or transportation.
TRANSPORTATION-SHIPPING: Lithium Ion rechargeable batteries are regulated during shipment by the
Dept. of Transportation (USDOT) and United Nation鈥檚 (International) requirements. For more information,
visit: http://www.nema.org/gov/ehs/committees/drybat/
10. SARA 313
Notification is not required because these products are article(s) that do not release a covered toxic chemical
under the normal conditions of processing or use.
NOTICE: The information and recommendations set forth are made in good faith and are believed to be
accurate at the date of preparation. Rayovac Corporation makes no warranty expressed or implied.
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