ACR ELECTRONICS, INC.
Material Safety Data Sheet
MSDS 45 Revision J 01-10-2008
Product and Company Identification
ACR Electronics, Inc., 5757 Ravenswood Rd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL. 33312 USA
PHONE: (954)-981-3333 FAX: (954)-961-4403 INTERNET: www.acrelectronics.com
E-MAIL: msds@acrelectronics.com
Hours of Operation: 9am to 5pm Mon. through Fri.
EMERGENCY 24-HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS: CHEM-TEL, INC, Inside U.S. (800) 255-3924, Outside U.S. (813)
248-0585 and FAX (813) 248-0582 see www.chemtelinc.com for more information about Chem-Tel, Inc.
Primary Batteries SHIPPING NAME LITHIUM BATTERIES
1069 RLO 43 RAFT LIGHT BATTERY
2714.4 Pathfinder 3 Replacement Battery
2714.91 Pathfinder 3 Battery Replacement Kit
Batteries Contained in Equipment SHIPPING NAME LITHIUM BATTERIES CONTAINED IN EQUIPMENT
TM
2714 Pathfinder 3 Search And Rescue Transponder (SART) Includes Bracket and Mounting Pole
2716 TelluSART MK3 Search and Rescue Transponder
1905.024 RLO 43 RAFT LIGHT
Transport Information
Transportation in the United States
Primary lithium batteries and lithium batteries contained in equipment are excluded from Dangerous Goods Classification based on US/DOT CFR
49 Section 173.185 and Special Provision 190. The listed battery pack was tested per UN Document ST/SG/AC. 10/11. This Exclusion will expire
st
October 1 , 2008.
Passenger Aircraft Ban (for batteries only)
Effective December 29, 2004, all primary lithium batteries are banned as cargo on passenger aircraft. In addition this rule requires that the outside
of each package that contains primary lithium batteries, regardless of size or number of batteries, be labeled with the following statement:
鈥淧RIMARY LITHIUM BATTERIES- FORBIDDEN FOR TRANSPORT ABOARD PASSENGER AIRCRAFT鈥?. See DOT 49 CFR 173.185 for more
information.
International Air Transportation
Effective January 1, 2003, primary lithium batteries and lithium batteries contained in equipment require Class 9 markings, labeling and shipping
papers. The outer packaging (shipping box) for Battery Packs only must meet Group II test criteria. Please consult with your local authorities for
additional requirements.
International Transportation Primary Batteries Batteries Contained in Equipment
(IATA)
UN Number UN3090 UN3091
Shipping Name Lithium Batteries Lithium Batteries Contained in Equipment
Hazard Classification Class 9 (Miscellaneous) Class 9 (Miscellaneous)
Packing Group II N/A 鈥? Requires Strong Outer Packaging
Composition / Hazardous Ingredients
Equipment contains TWO D size Lithium Sulfur Dioxide Cells
Other Limits % (optional) %
Ingredient OSHA ACGIH CAS
Recommended (typically) (typically)
PEL TLV Number per cell per Battery
Pack
LITHIUM N/A N/A N/A 7439-93-2 2.4 grams 4.8 grams
SULFUR DIOXIDE 5ppm 5 ppm N/A 7446-09-5 < 25% < 25%
ACETONITRILE 40ppm 40ppm N/A 75-05-8 < 6% < 6%
ACETYLENE N/A 3.5 ppm N/A 1333864 < 5% < 5%
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Physical and Chemical Properties
N/A
Fire-and Explosion Data
Extinguishing Media: Use water or CO2 on burning Equipment or lithium batteries. Use a class D fire extinguishing
agent only on a raw lithium fire.
Special Fire-Fighting Procedures: Use self-contained breathing apparatus.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Battery or battery in product may vent when subjected to excessive heat-
exposing battery contents. Hazardous combustion products are Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Dioxide and Lithium
Oxide fumes.
Reactivity Data
Stability: Batteries and Batteries contained in Equipment are stable.
Conditions to Avoid: Battery contains hermetically sealed cells and is non-reactive provided the battery integrity is
maintained and the cell seal remains intact.
Conditions to Avoid: Heating, mechanical abuse and electrical abuse (such as recharging, voltage reversal and short-
circuiting) may result in venting.
Health Hazard Data
Routes of Entry: Inhalation - Yes Skin - Yes
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic): These chemicals are contained in a sealed can. Risk of exposure occurs only if
the battery is mechanically or electrically abused. Contact of electrolyte and extruded lithium with skin and eyes should
be avoided.
Carcinogenicity: No NTP: None IARC Monograph: None OSHA Regulated: None
Signs / Symptoms of Exposure: A shorted Lithium battery can cause thermal and chemical burns upon contact with the
skin.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: An acute exposure will not generally aggravate any medical
condition.
Emergency and First Aid Procedures: In case of skin contact with contents of battery, flush immediately with water. For
eye contact, flush with copious amounts of water for 15 minutes. Do not inhale leaked material. If irritation persists, get
medical help.
Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Handling Precautions: AVOID MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL ABUSE.
If Battery Material is released: Remove personnel from area until fumes dissipate. Provide maximum ventilation to
clear out hazardous gases. Batteries will not release hazardous gases under normal operating conditions.
Batteries are capable of long term storage at temperatures as high as 160掳F (71掳C). Storage at lower temperatures
will not affect the product. Temperatures above 160掳F (71掳C) and storage at elevated temperatures should be
avoided.
Waste Disposal Method: Follow applicable Federal, state, and local regulations for disposal/recycling of products with
Lithium Batteries.
Disposal
Lithium batteries are best disposed of as a non-hazardous waste when fully or mostly discharged. The Federal
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (governed by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)) do not
list or exempt Lithium as a hazardous waste. However, if waste lithium batteries are still fully charged or only partially
discharged, they can be considered a reactive hazardous waste because of significant amounts of unreacted lithium in
the battery. The batteries must be neutralized through an approved secondary treatment facility prior to disposal as a
hazardous waste (as required by the U.S. Land Ban Restrictions for the hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of
1984.) Secondary treatment centers receive these batteries as manifested hazardous waste under code "D003 -
reactive." Use a professional disposal firm for disposal of mass quantities of undischarged lithium batteries. DO NOT
INCINERATE or subject battery cells to temperatures in excess of 212掳F. Such treatment can cause cell rupture.
Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Ventilation: in case of battery venting, provide as much ventilation as possible. Avoid confined areas with venting
batteries. Respiratory Protection is not necessary under conditions of normal use.
Personal Protection is recommended for venting batteries: Respiratory Protection, Protective Gloves, Protective
Clothing and safety glasses with side shields.
Document Information
Prepared By: ROBERT STOLPE, FOR ACR ELECTRONICS, INC.
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