MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Issued 07/25/2007
Section 1 鈥? IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Hazardous Components (Approx. %)
Lithium 4%
Thionyl Chloride 39.5%
Aluminum Chloride 6.5%
Lithium Chloride 2%
LITHIUM THIONYL CHLORIDE CELL Non-Hazardous Components (Approx. %)
Stainless Steel 42.5%
Nickel 0.4%
Paper 0.4%
Lithium Content: <12 grams Carbon 4.7%
Section 2 鈥? COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
OSHA: 1.0 ppm (5.0 mg/m3) ceiling
Thionyl Chloride
ACGIH: 1.0 ppm (5.0 mg/m3) ceiling
7719-09-17
Aluminum Chloride
ACGIH: 2 mg/m3 TLV/TWA
7446-70-0
Lithium TLV/PEL N/A
7439-93-2
Section 3 鈥? HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
**DANGER** INTERNAL CONTENTS ARE EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS. LEAKING FLUID IS CORROSIVE.
BATTERY MAY BE EXPLOSIVE AT HIGHER TEMPERATURES.
Do not expose to temperatures above 1650C due to leak hazard.
If cell or battery leaks or vents
Primary Routes of Entry: Inhalation
Carcinogenicity: Not listed by NTP, IARC, or regulated by OSHA
Health Hazards: Acute 鈥? Vapors are very irritating to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. Inhalation of thionyl
chloride may result in pulmonary edema.
Chronic 鈥? Overexposure can cause symptoms of non-fibrotic lung injury
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Eye and mucous membrane irritation
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Asthma, other respiratory disorders, skin allergies, and
eczema.
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Section 4 鈥? FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact: Flush with running water for at least 15 minutes. Hold eyelids apart. Seek immediate medical attention.
Contact results in acidic burns.
Skin Contact: Rinse with large amounts of running water. Avoid hot water and rubbing skin. If burns develop, seek
medical attention. Contact results in acidic burns.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
May result in pulmonary edema.
Ingestion: Drink copious amounts of water (or milk if available). Do not induce vomiting. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING
BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. Immediately seek medical attention.
Section 5 鈥? FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash point: N/A Auto-Ignition Temp: N/A Flammable Limits: N/A
Danger 鈥? Do not use water
Extinguisher Media: Lith-X powder, Class D fire extinguisher, Dry Lithium Chloride, Graphite Powder, Pyrene G-1.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Cover with Lith-X powder, Class D fire extinguisher, Dry Lithium Chloride, Graphite
Powder. DO NOT USE WATER, moist sand, CO2, Class ABC, or soda ash extinguisher. Wear protective breathing
apparatus; a positive pressure Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), or Air Purifying Respirator (APR).
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Do not short-circuit, recharge, over discharge (discharge below 0.0 Volts),
puncture, crush or expose to temperatures above 165掳C. Cell may leak, vent, or explode. If a bright white flame is present,
lithium content is exposed and on fire; use a Class D fire extinguisher, do not use water.
Section 6 鈥? ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Accidental Releases: Do not breathe vapors or touch liquid with bare hands (see section 4).
Water Disposal Methods: Evacuate area. If possible, a trained person should attempt to stop or contain the leak by
neutralizing spill with soda lime or baking soda. A NIOSH Approved Acid Gas Filter Mask or Self-Contained Breathing
Apparatus should be worn. Seal leaking battery with soda lime or baking soda in a plastic bag and dispose of as hazardous
waste.
Other: Follow North American Emergency Response Guide (NAERG) #138 for cells involved in an accident, cells that
have vented, or have exploded.
Section 7 鈥? HANDLING AND STORAGE
Storage: Cells should be stored at room temperature, approx. 21掳C (70掳F).
Precautions: Do not short-circuit above 100掳C. Do not recharge, discharge, puncture or crush.
Other conditions: Do not store cells in high humidity environments for long periods of time.
Section 8 鈥? EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
When handling internal components:
Respiratory Protection: NIOSH Approved Acid Gas Filter Mask, or Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus.
Protective Gloves: Nitrile or PVC, Gloves should be 15 ml (0.015 in.), or thicker.
Eye Protection: Chemical Worker Safety Glasses or face shield.
Ventilation to be used: Negative pressure chemical fume hood.
Other Protective Clothing and Equipment: Chemical Laboratory Safety Glasses, Protective Apron, Acid Resistant
Protective Clothing, and face shield.
Hygienic Work Practices: Use good chemical hygiene practice. Do not eat or drink when handling contents. Avoid
unnecessary contact.
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Section 9 鈥? PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARATERISTICS
Boiling Point: Thionyl Chloride: 77掳 C
Vapor Pressure: Thionyl Chloride: 92mm @ 20掳 C
Vapor Density: Thionyl Chloride: 4.1
Solubility in Water: Thionyl Chloride: Decomposes violently on contact with water.
Specific Gravity: Thionyl Chloride: 1.63
Melting Point: Thionyl Chloride: -105掳 C
Evaporation Rate: N/A
Water Reactive: Thionyl Chloride hydrolyzes to form SO2 and HCI gasses and strongly acidic wastewater.
Appearance & Odor: Thionyl Chloride 鈥? Colorless to pale yellow
Section 10 鈥? STABILITY & REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: Temperatures in excess of 165掳 C. High Humidity for extended periods.
Incompatibility: N/A
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Sulfur Dioxide (g), Hydrogen Chloride (g).
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Other: N/A
Section 11 鈥? TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity:
Thionyl Chloride
LC50 (Inhalation): 1274 ppm (rat 1-hr)
LD50: N/A
Eye Effects: Corrosive
Skin Effects: Corrosive
Aluminum Chloride
LD50 (Oral Rat): 3450 mg/kg
Fetotoxicity: Has adverse effects on growth and behavior
Section 12 鈥? ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Aquatic Toxicity: Do not let internal components enter marine environments. Avoid releases into waterways, wastewater
or groundwater.
Section 13 鈥? DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Proper Shipping Name: Waste Lithium Batteries
UN Number: 3090
Hazard Classification: Class 9 (Misc.)
Packing Group: II
Labels Required: MISCELLANEOUS, HAZARDOUS WASTE
Waste Disposal Code: D003
Other: All lithium thionyl chloride batteries should be disposed of by a certified hazardous waste disposal facility.
Contact SouthWest Electronic Energy for recommended disposal facilities.
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Section 14 鈥? TRANSPORT INFORMATION
US DOT (per CFR 172.101) and IATA/ICAO
Proper shipping Name: Lithium Batteries
UN Number: UN3090 (UN 3091 for Lithium Batteries in Equipment)
Hazard Classification: Class 9 (Misc.)
Packing Group: II
Labels Required: MISCELLANEOUS HAZARD CLASS 9
Other: CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY (Forbidden as cargo aboard passenger aircraft)
Shipping Requirements:
DOT: Lithium batteries and cells are subject to shipping requirements exceptions under 49 CFR 173.185.
IATA: Shipping of Lithium batteries in aircrafts are regulated by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) requirements in Special Provision 鈥淎45鈥?
Section 15 鈥? REGULATORY INFORMATION
OSHA Status: The internal component (thionyl chloride) is hazardous under the criteria of the Federal OSHA Hazard
Communication Standard 29 CFR 1920.1200.
Section 16 鈥? OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA RATING
Flammability
1 For cells or battery packs involved in an accident, cells
that have vented, or exploded, follow the North
Health Reactivity American Emergency Response Guide (NAERG)
2
1
#138.
W Other
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