Material/Product Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS-PSDS)
LS/LSG/LSH/LST/LSX Lithium /Thionyl chloride Simplified Advice Code
products single cells and multi-cell battery packs
Revision 6 Date 07/2006 G
1. Identification of the Substance or Preparation and Company
Product Primary Lithium/Thionyl chloride unit cells and multi-cell battery packs
(Li鈥揝OCl2)
Saft Ltd. Saft Saft America Inc Saft Batteries Co., Ltd
Production
River Drive Rue Georges Leclanch茅 313 Crescent Street Zhuhai Free Trade Zone
sites Tyne & Wear BP 1039 Valdese Lianfeng Road
South Shields 86060 Poitiers cedex 9 NC 28690 鈥? USA Zhuhai 519030
NE33 2TR 鈥? UK France Guangdong Province
China
Ph. :+44 191 456 1451 Ph. :+33 (0)5 49 55 48 48 Ph. :+1 (828) 874 4111 Ph. : +86 756 881 9318
Fax :+44 191 456 6383 Fax :+33 (0)5 49 55 48 50 Fax :+1 (828) 874 2431 Fax : +86 756 881 9328
Emergency contact +1 (703) 527 3887 (CHEMTREC US Service Center)
Within the USA +1 (800) 494 9300
2. Composition & Information on Ingredients
Each cell consists of an hermetically sealed metallic container containing a number of chemicals and materials
of construction of which the following could potentially be hazardous upon release.
Ingredient Content CAS No. CHIP Classification
Lithium 3.5-5% 7439-93-2 F; R14/15
(Li) C; R34
R14/15, R21,R22, R35,
R41, R43
S2, S8, S45
Thionyl chloride 40-46% 7719-09-7 C; R14, R21, R22, R35,
(SOCl2) R37, R41,R42/43
S2, S8, S24, S26, S36,
S37, S45
Aluminum chloride 1-5% 7446-70-0 R14, R22, R37, R41, R43.
anhydrous S2, S8, S22, S24, S26,
(AlCl3) S36, S45
Carbon (Cn) 3-4% 1333-86-4 NONE KNOWN
Amount varies depending on cell size
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Rev. 6 July 2006
3. Hazards Identification
Do not short circuit, recharge, puncture, incinerate, crush, immerse, force discharge or expose to
temperatures above the declared operating temperature range of the product. Risk of fire or explosion. The
Lithium-Thionyl chloride batteries described in this Product Safety Data Sheet are sealed units which are
not hazardous when used according to the recommendations of the manufacturer.
Under normal conditions of use, the electrode materials and liquid electrolyte they contain are not exposed
to the outside, provided the battery integrity is maintained and seals remain intact. Risk of exposure only in
case of abuse (mechanical, thermal, electrical) which leads to the activation of safety valves and/or the
rupture of the battery containers. Electrolyte leakage, electrode materials reaction with moisture/water or
battery vent/explosion/fire may follow, depending upon the circumstances.
4. First Aid Measures
Remove from exposure, rest and keep warm. In severe cases obtain medical
Inhalation
attention.
Wash off skin thoroughly with water. Remove contaminated clothing and
Skin contact
wash before reuse. In severe cases obtain medical attention.
Irrigate thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical
Eye contact
attention.
Wash out mouth thoroughly with water and give plenty of water to drink.
Ingestion
Obtain medical attention.
All cases of eye contamination, persistent skin irritation and casualties who
Further treatment have swallowed this substance or been affected by breathing its vapours
should be seen by a Doctor.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
CO2 extinguishers or copious quantities of water or water-based foam can be used to cool down burning Li-
SOCl2 cells and batteries, as long as the extent of the fire has not progressed to the point that the lithium
metal they contain is exposed.
Do not use for this purpose sand, dry powder or soda ash , graphite powder or fire blankets.
Use only metal (Class D) extinguishers on raw lithium.
Use water or CO2 on burning Li-SOCl2 cells or batteries
Extinguishing media
and class D fire extinguishing agent only on raw lithium.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Remove personnel from area until fumes dissipate. Do not breathe vapours or touch liquid with bare
hands.
If the skin has come into contact with the electrolyte, it should be washed thoroughly with water.
Sand or earth should be used to absorb any exuded material. Seal leaking battery and contaminated
absorbent material in plastic bag and dispose of as Special Waste in accordance with local regulations.
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7. Handling and Storage
Do not crush, pierce, short (+) and (-) battery terminals with conductive
(i.e. metal) goods. Do not directly heat or solder. Do not throw into fire.
Handling
Do not mix batteries of different types and brands. Do not mix new and used
batteries. Keep batteries in non conductive (i.e. plastic) trays.
Store in a cool (preferably below 30掳C) and ventilated area, away from
moisture, sources of heat, open flames, food and drink. Keep adequate
clearance between walls and batteries. Temperature above 100掳C may
Storage
result in battery leakage and rupture. Since short circuit can cause burn,
leakage and rupture hazard, keep batteries in original packaging until use
and do not jumble them.
Lithium-Thionyl chloride batteries are not rechargeable and should not be
tentatively charged.
Follow Manufacturers recommendations regarding maximum recommended
Other
currents and operating temperature range.
Applying pressure on deforming the battery may lead to disassembly
followed by eye, skin and throat irritation.
8. Exposure Controls & Personal Protection
Compound 8hr TWA 15min TWA SK
Occupational
Sulfur dioxide 1 ppm 1 ppm -
exposure standard
Hydrogen chloride 1 ppm 5 ppm -
Respiratory
In all fire situations, use self-contained breathing apparatus.
protection
Hand
In the event of leakage wear gloves.
protection
Eye
Safety glasses are recommended during handling.
protection
In the event of leakage, wear chemical apron.
Other
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9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Cylindrical shape
Appearance
If leaking, gives off a pungent corrosive odour.
Odour
Not Applicable
pH
Not applicable unless individual components exposed
Flash point
Not applicable unless individual components exposed
Flammability
Not applicable unless individual components exposed
Relative density
Not applicable unless individual components exposed
Solubility (water)
Not applicable unless individual components exposed
Solubility (other)
10. Stability and Reactivity
Product is stable under conditions described in Section 7.
Heat above 100掳C or incinerate. Deform. Mutilate. Crush. Pierce. Disassemble
Conditions to avoid.
Recharge. Short circuit. Expose over a long period to humid conditions.
Oxidising agents, alkalis, water. Avoid electrolyte contact with aluminum or zinc.
Materials to avoid
Hydrogen (H2) as well as Lithium oxide (Li2O) and Lithium hydroxide (LiOH) dust is
produced in case of reaction of lithium metal with water.
Chlorine (Cl2), Sulfur dioxide (SO2) and Disulfur dichloride (S2Cl2) are produced in
case of thermal decomposition of thionyl chloride above 140掳C.
Hazardous
Hydrochloric acid (HCl) and Sulfur dioxide (SO2) are produced in case of reaction
decomposition
of Thionyl chloride with water at room temperature.
Products
Hydrochloric acid (HCl) fumes, Lithium oxide, (Li2O), Lithium hydroxide (LiOH)
and Aluminum hydroxide (Al(OH)3) dust are produced in case of reaction of
Lithium tetrachloroaluminate (LiAlCl4) with water.
11. Toxicological Information
None, unless battery ruptures. In the event of exposure to internal contents,
corrosive fumes will be very irritating to skin, eyes and mucous membranes.
Signs & symptoms
Overexposure can cause symptoms of non-fibrotic lung injury and membrane
irritation.
Lung irritant.
Inhalation
Skin irritant
Skin contact
Eye irritant.
Eye contact
Tissue damage to throat and gastro-respiratory tract if swallowed.
Ingestion
Medical conditions
In the event of exposure to internal contents, eczema, skin allergies, lung
generally aggravated
injuries, asthma and other respiratory disorders may occur.
by exposure
12. Ecological Information
None known if used/disposed of correctly.
Mammalian effects
None known if used/disposed of correctly.
Eco-toxicity
Bioaccumulation
None known if used/disposed of correctly.
potential
None known if used/disposed of correctly.
Environmental fate
13. Disposal Considerations
Do not incinerate, or subject cells to temperatures in excess of 100oC. Such abuse can result in loss of
seal, leakage, and/or cell explosion. Dispose of in accordance with appropriate local regulations.
MSDS Li-SOCl2
Rev. 6 July 2006
14. Transport Information
For the single cell batteries and multicell battery packs which are non-restricted to
transport, use lithium batteries inside label.
For the single cell batteries and multicell battery packs which are restricted to
Label for conveyance
transport (assigned to the Miscellaneous Class 9), use Class 9 Miscellaneous
Dangerous Goods and UN Identification Number labels.
In all cases, refer to the product transport certificate issued by the Manufacturer.
UN3090
UN number
Lithium Batteries
Shipping name
Depending on their lithium metal content, some single cells and small multicell
Hazard classification
battery packs may be non- assigned to Class 9 (Refer to Transport Certificate)
II
Packing group
9033
IMDG Code
CAS
4.1-06
EmS No.
No
Marine pollutant
Class9
ADR Class
15. Regulatory Information
R14/15 Reacts violently with water, liberating extremely
Risk phrases
flammable gases.
Harmful in contact with skin.
R21 Harmful if swallowed.
Lithium
R22 Causes burns.
(Li)
R35 Risk of serious damage to eye.
R41 May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin
R42/43 contact.
R14 Reacts with water.
R22 Harmful if swallowed.
Thionyl
R35 Causes burns.
chloride
R37 Irritating to respiratory system.
(SOCl2)
Risk of serious damage to eye.
R41
R42/43 May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin
contact.
R14 Reacts with water.
Aluminum R22 Harmful if swallowed.
chloride R37 Irritating to respiratory system.
anhydrous R41 Risk of serious damage to eye.
(AlCl3) May cause sensitization by skin contact.
R43
S2 Keep out of reach of children
Safety phrases
Lithium
S8 Keep away from moisture
(Li)
S45 In case of incident, seek medical attention.
S2 Keep out of reach of children.
S8 Keep away from moisture.
Thionyl S24 Avoid contact with skin.
chloride S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with
(SOCl2) plenty of water.
S36 Wear suitable protective clothing.
S37 Wear suitable gloves.
S45 In case of incident, seek medical attention.
S2 Keep out of reach of children.
S8 S22 Keep away from moisture.
Aluminum
S24 S26 Do not breathe dust.
chloride
Avoid contact with skin.
anhydrous
S36 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with
(AlCl3)
plenty of water.
Wear suitable protective clothing.
Classified under CHIP
UK regulatory references
MSDS Li-SOCl2
Rev. 6 July 2006
16. Other information
This information has been compiled from sources considered to be dependable and is, to the best of our
knowledge and belief, accurate and reliable as of the date compiled. However, no representation, warranty
(either expressed or implied ) or guarantee is made to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the
information contained herein.
This information relates to the specific materials designated and may not be valid for such material used in
combination with any other materials or in any process. It is the user鈥檚 responsibility to satisfy himself as to the
suitability and completeness of this information for his particular use.
Saft does not accept liability for any loss or damage that may occur, whether direct, indirect, incidental or
consequential, from the use of this information. Saft does not offer warranty against patent infringement.
MSDS Li-SOCl2
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