ACR ELECTRONICS, INC.
Material Safety Data Sheet
MSDS 11 Revision T 07-12-2010
SECTION 1: 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 METAL BATTERIES
1032, 1034 LLB-1 BATTERY (TWO 2/3A BATTERIES)
Batteries Contained in Equipment SHIPPING NAME LITHIUM METAL BATTERIES CONTAINED IN EQUIPMENT
2766.6 MINI B300 ILS RLB-30 (ONE 2 2/3A BATTERY)
2767 MINI B300 ILS H2ON (ONE 2 2/3A BATTERY)
VECTA2TM (ONE 2 2/3A BATTERY) Also see MSDS 29 for Mini B 2 Test Beacon in this Kit
2769.4, 2769.5
VECTA3TM (ONE 2 2/3A BATTERY) Also see MSDS 29 for Mini B 2 Test Beacon in this Kit
2869, 2869.1
2781, 2785 AND 2786 FPR 100 KIT (ONE 2 2/3A BATTERY), FPR-100 KIT (ONE 2 2/3A BATTERY), RLB-35 PROGRAMING HEAD
(ONE 2 2/3A BATTERY)
SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Physical Appearance: Small cylindrical batteries
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
CAUTION: Battery can explode or leak if heated, disassembled, shorted, recharged, exposed to
fire or high temperature or inserted incorrectly. Keep in original package until ready to use. Do
not carry batteries loose in your pocket or purse. Keep batteries away from children. If
swallowed, consult a physician at once. For information on treatment, call the NATIONAL
BUTTON BATTERY INGESTION HOTLINE, collect day or night, at (202) 625-3333. Under certain
misuse conditions and by abusively opening the battery, exposed lithium can react with water
or moisture in the air causing potential thermal burns or fire.
Potential Health Effects:
The chemicals and metals in this product are contained in a sealed can. Exposure to the
contents will not occur unless the battery leaks, is exposed to high temperatures or is
mechanically, physically, or electrically abused.
Eye Contact: Contact with battery contents may cause irritation.
Skin Contact: Contact with battery contents may cause irritation.
Inhalation: Inhalation of vapors or fumes released due to heat or a large number of leaking
batteries may cause respiratory and eye irritation.
Ingestion: Swallowing is not anticipated for larger batteries due to battery size. Smaller
batteries may be swallowed. If battery is swallowed, seek immediate medical advice. Batteries
lodged in the esophagus should be removed immediately since leakage, caustic burns and
perforation can occur as soon as two hours after ingestion. Irritation to the internal/external
mouth areas may occur following exposure to a leaking battery. Do not give ipecac.
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SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name CAS Number Amount
Manganese Dioxide 1313-13-9 15-45%
1,2-Dimethoxyethane 110-71-4 5-10%
Propylene Carbonate 108-32-7 1-10%
Lithium 7439-93-2 1-5%
Lithium Trifluoromethane Sulfonate 33454-82-9 0-5%
Carbon Black 1333-86-4 0-5%
Ethylene Carbonate 96-49-1 0-5%
Graphite 7782-42-5 0-5%
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact: If battery is leaking and material contacts the eye, flush thoroughly with
copious amounts of running water for 30 minutes. Seek immediate medical attention.
Skin Contact: If battery is leaking and material contacts the skin, remove any contaminated
clothing and flush exposed skin with copious amounts of running water for at least 15 minutes.
If irritation, injury or pain persists, seek medical attention.
Inhaled: If battery is leaking, contents may be irritating to respiratory passages. Move to
fresh air. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Swallowed: If battery is swallowed seek immediate medical advice. Batteries lodged in the
esophagus should be removed immediately since leakage, caustic burns and perforation can
occur as soon as two hours after ingestion. If mouth area irritation or burning has occurred,
rinse the mouth and surrounding area with tepid water for at least 15 minutes. Do not give
ipecac.
Note to Physician: Published reports recommend removal from the esophagus be done
endoscopically (under direct visualization). Batteries beyond the esophagus need not be
retrieved unless there are signs of injury to the GI tract or a large diameter battery fails to pass
the pylorus. If asymptomatic, follow-up x-rays are necessary only to confirm the passage of
larger batteries. Confirmation by stool inspection is preferable under most circumstances. For
information on treatment, telephone (202) 625-3333 collect, day or night. Potential leakage of
dimethoxyethane, propylene carbonate and lithium trifluoromethane sulfonate.
Dimethoxyethane rapidly evaporates. Do not give ipecac.
SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire and Explosion Hazards: Batteries may burst and release hazardous decomposition
products when exposed to a fire situation.
Extinguishing Media: Use dry chemical, alcohol foam, water or carbon dioxide as
appropriate for the surrounding fire. For incipient fires, carbon dioxide extinguishers are
more effective than water.
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Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Firefighters should wear positive pressure self-contained
breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. Fight fire from a distance or protected area.
Cool fire exposed batteries to prevent rupture. Use caution when handling fire-exposed
containers (batteries may explode in heat of fire).
Hazardous Combustion Products: Thermal degradation may produce hazardous fumes of
lithium and manganese; hydrofluoric acid, oxides of carbon and sulfur and other toxic by-
products.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Notify safety personnel of large spills. Irritating vapors and flammable may be released from
leaking or ruptured batteries. Eliminate all ignition sources. Evacuate the area and allow the
vapors to dissipate. Clean-up personnel should wear appropriate protective clothing to avoid
eye and skin contact and inhalation of vapors or fumes. Increase ventilation. Carefully collect
batteries and place in an appropriate container for disposal. Remove spilled liquid with
absorbent and contain for disposal.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Avoid mechanical or electrical abuse. DO NOT short circuit or install incorrectly. Batteries may
explode pyrolize or vent if disassembled, crushed, recharged or exposed to high temperatures.
Install batteries in accordance with equipment instructions. Replace all batteries in equipment at
the same time. Do not carry batteries loose in a pocket or bag.
Storage: Store batteries in a dry place at normal room temperature.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
The following occupational exposure limits are provided for informational purposes. No
exposure to the battery components should occur during normal consumer use.
Chemical Name Exposure Limits
Manganese Dioxide 5 mg/m3 Ceiling OSHA PEL 0.2 mg/m3 TWA ACGIH TLV
1,2-Dimethoxyethane None Established
Propylene Carbonate 2 mg/m3 Ceiling ACGIH TLV
Lithium None Established
Lithium Trifluoromethane Sulfonate None Established
Carbon Black 3.5 mg/m3 TWA OSHA PEL/ACGIH TLV
Ethylene Carbonate None Established
Graphite (natural-non-fibrous) 15 mppcf TWA OSHA PEL 2 mg/m3 TWA (respirable
dust) ACGIH TLV
Graphite (synthetic non-fibrous) 5 mg/m3 TWA (respirable dust), 15 mg/m3 TWA (total
dust) OSHA PEL 2 mg/m3 TWA (respirable dust) ACGIH
TLV
Ventilation: No special ventilation is needed for normal use. Respiratory Protection: None
required for normal use.
Skin Protection: None required for normal use. Use butyl rubber gloves when handling
leaking batteries.
Eye Protection: None required for normal use. Wear safety goggles when handling leaking batteries.
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SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Water Solubility: Insoluble Boiling Point: Not applicable
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable Melting Point: Not applicable
Vapor Density: Not applicable Flash Point: 29癋 (-2癈) (1,2-Dimethoxyethane)
Auto Ignition Point: Not applicable
Appearance and Odor: Small cylindrical batteries. Contents dark in color.
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: This product is stable.
Incompatibility/Conditions to Avoid: Contents are incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Do not
heat, crush, disassemble, short circuit or recharge.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Thermal decomposition may produce hazardous fumes of
lithium and manganese; hydrofluoric acid, oxides of carbon and sulfur and other toxic by-products.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity Data:
Manganese Dioxide: LD50 oral rat >3478 mg/kg 1,2-Dimethoxyethane: LDLo oral rat 1000
mg/kg, LCLo inhalation rat 63 g/m3/6 hr Propylene Carbonate: LD50 oral rat 29100 uL/kg;
LD50 dermal rabbit >20 mL/kg; LC50 inhalation rat >5 g/m3 Ethylene Carbonate: LD50 oral rat
10,000 mg/kg; LD50 dermal rabbit >3000 mg/kg Lithium Trifluoromethane Sulfonate: LD50 oral
rat 1250-1500 mg/kg
Chronic Effects: The chemicals in this product are contained in a sealed can and
exposure does not occur during normal handling and use. No chronic effects would be
expected from handling a leaking battery.
Target Organs: Skin, eyes and respiratory system.
Carcinogenicity: Carbon Black is classified by IARC as Possibly Carcinogenic to Humans
(Group 2B). None of the other components of this product are listed as carcinogens by ACGIH,
IARC, NTP or OSHA.
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No ecotoxicity data is available. This product is not expected to present an environmental hazard.
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL INFORMATION
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癋. Such treatment can
cause cell rupture.
Some communities offer recycling or collection of batteries ?contact your local government for disposal
practices in your area.
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SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
The transportation of lithium metal batteries and lithium metal batteries contained in equipment is
regulated as UN3090 and UN3091 by ICAO, IATA, IMO and US DOT. However, the listed lithium metal
batteries cells and batteries are not subject to the other provisions of the regulations as long as they are
packaged and marked in accordance with the regulations.
(The lithium content of cells contained in this document is less than 1 gram. The lithium content of
batteries contained in this document is less than 2 grams)
The listed lithium metal batteries meet the requirements of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III
subsection 38.3. In addition, each shipment must be accompanied by appropriate documentation and
the package must be capable of withstanding the drop test requirements.
Transportation in the United States (Reference 49 CFR parts 171, 172, 173 and 175)
Passenger Aircraft Ban for shipments (Lithium Batteries only)
All primary lithium metal batteries are banned as cargo on passenger aircraft. The outside of
each package must be labeled with the following statement: "PRIMARY LITHIUM
BATTERIES- FORBIDDEN FOR TRANSPORT ABOARD PASSENGER AIRCRAFT". The
labeling requirement covers shipments via highway, rail, vessel or aircraft and covers all
shipments inside the US.
Lithium Metal Batteries and Lithium Metal Batteries contained in Equipment are "excepted"
from Dangerous Goods Classification based on US/DOT CFR 49 Section 173.185, Section
172.102. The listed batteries and battery packs were tested and meets requirements for
shipping per The UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, Subsection 38.3, UN T1-T8 Tests
ST/SG/AC.10/11.
Except for personal use, the shipment of lithium metal batteries aboard passenger aircraft is no longer
allowed. Airline passengers may continue to have non-rechargeable lithium batteries for their equipment
and a reasonable amount of spare non-rechargeable lithium batteries for their equipment in their carry-
on luggage ?not in their checked baggage. For more information, air travelers should consult the US
Department of Transportation (DOT) Safety Travel web site at http://safetravel.dot.gov
Transportation Internationally
(Reference IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations 51st edition)
Lithium Metal Batteries: Effective January 1, 2010, new ICAO regulations (Packing Instruction
968, Part 2) for air cargo shipments require a reduced package size quantity and the use of a
new label. The maximum quantity per package must not exceed 2.5 Kg G. The new Lithium
Battery Caution label (IATA Figure F.4.I) requires an Emergency Contact telephone number.
In the case of primary lithium metal batteries, the UN number is UN 3090.
Lithium Metal Batteries Contained in Equipment: Effective January 1, 2010, new ICAO
regulations (Packing Instruction 970, Part 2) for air cargo shipments require a reduced
package size quantity and the use of a new label. The new Lithium Battery Caution label
(IATA Figure F.4.I) requires an Emergency Contact telephone number. The UN number is UN
3091.
At this time, IMO and ADR continue to follow Special Provision 188 from the UN Model Regulations.
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SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
United States
OSHA Status: While the finished product(s) is considered an article and not covered by the
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200, this MSDS contains valuable
information critical to the safe handling and proper use of the product".
EPA TSCA Status: All intentionally-added components of this product are listed on the US
TSCA Inventory.
SARA 313/302/304/311/312 chemicals: Manganese compounds 15-45%
California: This product has been evaluated and does not require warning labeling under
California Proposition 65.
State Right-to-Know and CERCLA:
The following ingredients present in the finished product are listed on state right-to-know lists
or state worker exposure lists
Ingredient CAS # Level CERCLA State
RQ IL MA NJ PA RI
Manganese Dioxide 1313-13-9 15-45% None Y Y N Y Y
1,2-Dimethoxyethane 110-71-4 5-10% None Y Y Y Y N
Propylene Carbonate 108-32-7 1-10% None Y Y Y Y Y
Lithium 7439-93-2 1-5% None Y Y Y Y Y
Carbon Black 1333-86-4 0-5% None Y Y Y Y Y
Lithium 33454-82-9 0-5% None N N N N N
Trifluoromethane
Sulfonate
Ethylene Carbonate 96-49-1 0-5% None Y Y N Y Y
Graphite 7782-42-5 0-5% None Y Y N Y Y
7440-44-0
Canada All intentionally-added components of this product are listed on the Canadian DSL.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Canadian
Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and this MSDS contains all information required by the
Controlled Products Regulations.
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
P&G Hazard Rating: Health: 0 Fire: 0 Reactivity: 0
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Data supplied is for use only in connection with occupational safety and health.
DISCLAIMER: This MSDS is intended to provide a brief summary of our knowledge and
guidance regarding the use of this material. The information contained here has been
compiled from sources considered by the Gillette Company and its affiliates to be dependable
and is accurate to the best of the Company's knowledge. It is not meant to be an all-
inclusive document on worldwide hazard communication regulations.
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