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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SANYO Batteries
SANYO Energy Telephone No.:
2055 Sanyo Ave. (619) 661-4888
San Diego, CA 92154 www.sanyobatteries.net
Date of Preparation: 5/3/00
Section I -- Product Identification
Product Name: Lithium Battery
Model: Cylindrical (Crimp) Type Cells Nominal Voltage: 3.0V
Chemical System: Manganese Dioxide Lithium Primary Designated for Recharge:
X
___Yes ___ No
Section II -- Hazardous Ingredients
IMPORTANT NOTE: The battery cell should not be opened or exposed to heat because exposure to the following
ingredients contained within could be harmful under some circumstances.
Chemical Name CAS No. PEL TLV
5 mg/m3 5 mg/m3
Manganese Dioxide (MnO2) 1313-13-9
(As Manganese) (As Manganese)
Lithium* 7439-93-2 None Established None Established
Ethylene Carbonate (EC) 96-49-1 None Established None Established
Butylene Carbonate (BC) 4437-85-8 None Established None Established
Dimethoxyethane (DME) 110-71-4 None Established None Established
Lithium Trifluoro methane sulphonate None Established None Established
(LiCF3SO3)
* Weight of lithium per cell or battery: See table page 5.
Section III -- Physical Data
Boiling point (癈): EC:248, BC:240, DME:85
Vapor pressure (mmHg): EC, BC<0.1, DME:61
Vapor Density (Air=1): EC-3.0, BC-4.0, DME:3.1
Solubility in Water: EC, BC:moderate, DME:complete
Specific Gravity (H2O=1): Mn02:5.03, EC:1.32, BC:1.15, DME:0.87
Li-0.54, LiCF3S03:0.5~0.6 (bulk)
Melting Point (癈): Li-179, Mn0 2:decomposes at 535, LiCF3S03:430
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acet.=1): DME:4.99
The information and recommendations set forth are made in good faith and believed to be accurate as of the date of
preparation. SANYO ENERGY CORP. makes no warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to this information and
disclaims all liabilities from reliance on it.
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Appearance and Odor: Lithium is a soft, silvery metal.
Mn02 is a black powder.
EC, BC is a colorless, odorless liquid.
DME is a colorless liquid with a sweet odor.
Section IV -- Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point (癈): DME: -1
Extinguishing Media: Water
Flammable Limits: Not available
Special Fire Fighting Procedure: In case of fire in an adjacent area, use water. CO2 or dry chemical
extinguishers if cells are packed in their original containers since the fuel of
the fire is basically paper products. For bulk quantities of unpackaged cells
use LITH-X (Graphite Base). In this case, do not use water.
Section V - Reactivity Data
Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: Do not heat, disassemble or recharge.
Hazardous Decomposition or By-products: N/A
Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Section VI - Health Hazard Data
Routes of Entry: Inhalation Yes
Skin Yes
Ingestion 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. The most likely risk is acute exposure when a cell vents.
DME is believed to be slightly to moderately toxic, and EC and BC are considered to be non-toxic but moderately
irritating to the eyes. LiCF3S03 is irritating to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Contact of electrolyte and extruded
lithium with skin and eyes should be avoided.
Carcinogenicity:
NTP: None IARC Monograph: None OSHA Regulated: None
Signs / Symptoms of Exposure:
DME may be a reproductive hazard. Lithium 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.
The information and recommendations set forth are made in good faith and believed to be accurate as of the date of
preparation. SANYO ENERGY CORP. makes no warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to this information and
disclaims all liabilities from reliance on it.
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Section VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled:
The preferred response is to leave the area and allow the batteries to cool and the vapors to dissipate.
Avoid skin and eye contact or inhalation of vapors. Remove spilled liquid with absorbent and incinerate.
Waste Disposal Method:
Dispose in accordance with appropriate regulations. Open cells should be treated as hazardous waste.
Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storing:
Avoid mechanical or electrical abuse.
Other Precautions:
Batteries may explode or cause burns, if disassembled, crushed or exposed to fire or high temperatures. Do not short
or install with incorrect polarity.
Section VIII - Control Measure
Respiratory Protection (Specify Type): Not necessary under conditions of normal use.
Ventilation: Not necessary under conditions of normal use.
Protective Gloves: Not necessary under conditions of normal use.
Eye Protection: Not necessary under conditions of normal use.
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment: Not necessary under conditions of normal use.
Section IX - 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 hazardouse waste because of significant amounts of unreacted, or unconsumed lithium
remaining in the spent 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 Restricitons for the hazardous and Solid Waste
Amendments of 1984.) Secondary treatment centers receive these batteries as manifested hazardous waste under code
"D003 - reactive." Button cells are exempt because they contain so little lithium and therefore can be disposed of in the
normal municipal waste stream. 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.
The information and recommendations set forth are made in good faith and believed to be accurate as of the date of
preparation. SANYO ENERGY CORP. makes no warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to this information and
disclaims all liabilities from reliance on it.
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Section X - Transportation
SANYO Lithium batteries are exempt from dangerous goods regulations and meet the exceptions of 49CFR Part
173.185(b). They are considered non-dangerous goods by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the
International Air Transport Association (IATA) because they meet all requirements of Special Provision A45.
Separate Lithium batteries when shipping to prevent short-circuiting. They should be packed in strong packaging for support
during transport.
The information and recommendations set forth are made in good faith and believed to be accurate as of the date of
preparation. SANYO ENERGY CORP. makes no warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to this information and
disclaims all liabilities from reliance on it.
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WEIGHT OF LITHIUM FOR LITHIUM BATTERY
(Figure: Max. amount)
Model No. Weight of Lithium Weight of Battery
(g)/ Cell or Battery (g)/ Cell or Battery
PRIMARY BATTERIES
CR1220 0.01 0.8
CR1620 0.02 1.2
CR2016 0.03 1.7
CR2025 0.04 2.7
Coin-type CR2032 0.07 3.2
CR2430 0.08 4.0
CR2450 0.15 6.2
CR-1/3N 0.06 3.3
2CR-1/3N 0.12 9.1
CR14250SE, (-R) 0.26 9.0
CR12600SE 0.48 15.0
CR-2NSE 0.48 15.0
Cylindrical-type CR17335SE, (-R) 0.49 17.0
(SE series) CR17450SE, (-R) 0.72 22.0
CR23500SE, (-R) 1.52 42.0
CR17335SE-V 0.49 17.0
2CR17335SE-V 0.98 44.0
CR15270 0.40 12.0
CR15335 0.40 13.8
Cylindrical-type CR15400 0.49 17.0
(Crimp sealed) CR17335 0.50 16.0
CR123A 0.50 17.0
CR-P2 1.00 37.0
2CR5 0.98 40.0
CR2 0.40 12.0
SECONDARY BATTERIES
ML1220 0.007 0.7
Coin-type ML2016 0.01 1.8
(ML series) ML2430 0.04 4.0
The information and recommendations set forth are made in good faith and believed to be accurate as of the date of
preparation. SANYO ENERGY CORP. makes no warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to this information and
disclaims all liabilities from reliance on it.
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