ER Battery
Product Safety Data Sheet
The batteries are exempt articles and are not subject to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
Requirement. This sheet is provided as technical information only. The information and recommendations
set forth are made in good faith and are believed to be accurate as of the date of preparation. However,
Maxell makes no warranty, expressed or implied.
Section 1 - Product and Company Identification
Product Name Sizes: Date of preparation:
Lithium Thionyl Chloride Batteries (ER) All March 1, 2007
Company: Telephone:
Hitachi Maxell, Ltd. Ono Works 81-(0)794-63-8054
Address (Number, Street, City, State, and ZIP Code): Fax:
5, Takumidai, Ono-shi, Hyogo 675-1322, Japan 81-(0)794-63-8058
Section 2 - Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS# Content (wt%)
Thionyl Chloride (SOCl2) 7719-09-7 20 to 45
Aluminum Chloride (AlCl3) 7446-70-0 2 to 6
Lithium Chloride (LiCl) 7447-41-8 0 to 2
Lithium (Li) 7439-93-2 2 to 6
Carbon (C) 1333-86-4 2 to 8
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
This is a high energy density sealed battery containing dangerous (Lithium) and deleterious (Thionyl Chloride) materials. For this reason,
improper handling of the battery could lead to distortion, leakage*, overheating, explosion, fire, or generation of irritating/corrosive gases
and cause human injury or equipment trouble. Please strictly observe safety instructions.
* (Leakage is defined as an unintended escape of liquid from a battery.)
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
None unless exposed to internal materials. If contents leak, observe the following instructions
Inhalation Fumes can cause nausea or difficulty in breathing. Ensure the person has fresh air and consult a physician.
Skin Immediately wash the skin with plenty of water. If itchiness or irritation due to chemical burns persists, consult a
physician.
Eyes Immediately rinse the eye with plenty of water and continue for at least 15 minutes. Consult a physician
immediately.
Ingestion If a battery is swallowed, consult a physician immediately.
If the contents come into contact with the mouth, immediately rinse with plenty of water and consult a physician.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
Extinguishing Media Alkaline metal fires can be effectively extinguished.
Plenty of cold water is also effective to cool the surrounding area and control the spread of fire. But
hydrogen gas may be generated by the reaction of water and lithium, forming a potentially explosive
mixture. Therefore, use a smothering agent if many lithium batteries are burning in a confined space.
Fire fighting procedure Use self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear to avoid inhaling harmful gases.
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Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
None under normal use conditions. If contents leak, observe the following instructions
Protection for person Use full protective equipment to avoid breathing vapors or touching liquid.
Removing procedure Put the leaked battery into large container filled with water. Rinse the leaked liquid with water.
Area Evacuate the area except for operators. After above procedures, ventilate the contaminated area.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
1) Handling
Do not: swallow, apply an excessive force to the positive terminal, drop, weld the terminal or wire to the body of the battery directly,
short-circuit the battery, charge, forcibly discharge, heat, expose to open flame, disassemble, reverse the positive and negative
terminals when mounting, use different batteries together, touch any liquid that leaks from the battery, or hold it for an extended
period.
2) Storage
Keep the battery away from water. Never store the battery in a hot or very humid place.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Respiratory Protection NA
Ventilation Local Exhaust NA
Mechanical NA
Special NA
Other NA
Eye Protection NA
Protective Gloves NA
Other protective clothing NA
Section 9 - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
NA
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Stability Stable
Incompatibility Water
Hazardous polymerization Will not occur.
Condition to avoid See section 7.
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts Sulfur Dioxide, Hydrogen Chloride, Hydrogen
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
NA
Section 12 - Ecological Information
NA
Section 13 - Disposal condition
The battery may be regulated by national or local regulations. Please follow the proper regulations. As electric capacity remains in a
discarded battery it could lead to distortion, leakage, overheating, or explosion, if it comes into contact with other metals, so make sure
to cover the (+) and (-) terminals with friction tape or some other insulator before disposal.
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Section 14 - Transportation Information
Shipping Name Lithium Batteries
UN Number UN3090 (UN3091 for lithium batteries in equipment)
Hazard Classification Class 9 (Miscellaneous)
Organizations governing the transport of lithium batteries
Area Method Organization Special Provision
International Air IATA, ICAO A45
International Water IMO 188
U.S.A Air, Rail, Highway, Water DOT 49 CFR Section 173.185
These regulations are based on the UN Recommendations. Each special provision provides specifications on exceptions and
packaging for shipping lithium batteries. All Maxell鈥檚 ER batteries meet all special provisions.
Ref) Summary of A45 (IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations 44th Edition)
If all of the following three requirements are satisfied, lithium batteries will not be considered as dangerous goods when transported.
1) Lithium weight or equivalent lithium content* must be less than the value in table.
Lithium Cell/Battery Lithium ion Cell/ Battery
(Lithium weight) (Equivalent lithium content)
Cell 1g or less 1.5g or less
Battery 2g or less 8g or less
*Equivalent lithium content (g) is calculated as 0.3(g/Ah) times the rated capacity (Ah).
2) Cells and batteries must meet the requirements of the UN T1鈥揟8 tests.
3) Each package containing more than 24 cells or 12 batteries shall:
a) Be marked to indicate that it contains lithium batteries, and that special procedures are to be followed in the event that the
package is damaged.
b) Be accompanied by a shipping paper explaining that the cells and batteries are exempt from regulations.
c) Weigh no more than 30kg (gross weight).
d) Be capable of withstanding a 1.2m drop test in any orientation without any shifting of the contents that would allow short-circuiting,
and without release of package contents.
Because the consignor has to take responsibility, the customer has to confirm exceptional conditions when shipping.
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
NA
Section 16 - Other Information
The battery is considered to be an article for purposes of the TSCA and not a chemical. Therefore, the battery is exempt from the TSCA
requirements.
For further information, please contact a Maxell sales representative.
Hitachi Maxell, Ltd.
2-18-2, Iidabashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8521, Japan
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