MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MSDS008
Section 1. Chemical Product And Company Identification
Ultralife Part Number: BA-5372/U (Battery) / 218002 (Cell)
Description: Type BA-5372/U (Battery) / Type 218002 (Cell)
Size: Battery ?6 Volts / Cell ?3 Volts
Customer Part Number: N/A
Customer Description: N/A
National Stock Code: 6135-01-214-6441
Manufactured by Ultralife Batteries (UK) Ltd. Ultralife Batteries
18 Nuffield Way 2000 Technology Pkwy
Abington, Oxfordshire, Newark, NY 14513-2175
OX14 1TG, England
CAGE Code U6734 0UU59
Emergency Telephone Number: Chemtrec for Spills, Leaks, Fires
USA 1-800-424-9300
International 703-527-3887
Technical Contact Telephone Number: 1-800-332-5000
Section 2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Exposure Percent of
Chemical Name CAS # Limits Content
27-30
Manganese Dioxide, MnO2 1313-13-9 None Listed
Lithium Metal, Li 7439-93-2 None Listed 2-4
Propylene Carbonate, C4H6O3 108-32-7 None Listed 2 ?44
Ethylene Carbonate C4H6O3 96-49-1 None Listed 1-3
Ethylene Glycol Dimethyl Ether, C4H10O2 110-71-4 5 ppm TWA 7?
1ppm Preg
Shipping Name: 1,2-Dimethoxyethane
Women
Lithium Trifluoromethane Sulfonate, 33454-82- None Listed 1?
CF3SO8Li 9
Important Note: The materials in this section may only represent a hazard if the integrity
of the battery is compromised or if the battery is physically or electrically abused.
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Section 3. Hazards Identification
3.1 Emergency overview: May leak and /or flame if opened, recharged,
connected improperly, or disposed of in fire.
3.2 Potential health effects: Skin contact may cause irritation and absorption.
Contact with raw lithium may cause burns.
Routes of entry: Inhalation or ingestion of electrolyte may have toxic effects.
Acute exposure: Electrolyte may irritate skin and eyes.
Effects of chronic exposure: Electrolyte contains a teratogen
3.3 Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste.
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Electrolyte Contact
Skin- Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If symptoms
are present after flushing, get medical attention.
Eyes- Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and get
medical attention.
Lithium Metal Contact
Skin- Remove particles of lithium from skin as rapidly as possible. Immediately
flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention.
Eyes- Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and get
immediate medical attention.
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
Extinguishing Media:
Copious amounts of cold water are an effective extinguishing medium for lithium
batteries. Do not use warm or hot water.
Do not use Halon type extinguishing material.
Fire Fighting Procedures
Use a positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus if batteries are
involved in a fire.
Full protective clothing is necessary.
During water application, caution is advised as burning pieces of lithium may be
ejected from the fire.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards
Batteries may flame or leak potentially hazardous organic vapors if exposed to
excessive heat or fire.
Hazardous combustion products
Fire or excessive heat may produce hazardous decomposition products.
Damaged or opened batteries can result in rapid heating and the release of
flammable vapors. Vapors are heavier than air and may travel along the
ground or be moved by ventilation to an ignition source and flash back.
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Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Damaged batteries that are not hot or burning should be placed in a sealed plastic
bag or container.
Section 7. Handling And Storage
Do not store batteries in a manner that allows terminals to short circuit.
Batteries should be separated from other materials and stored in a non-combustible,
well ventilated, sprinkler-protected structure with sufficient clearance between walls
and battery stacks. Do not place batteries near heating equipment, nor expose to
direct sunlight for long periods
Batteries should be stored in a dry area at temperatures no higher than 85癈
(194癋). Air conditioning or cooling is not required unless excessively high
temperatures above 90癈 (194癋) will be encountered. Elevated storage
temperatures above 72癈 (162癋) can result in reduced battery shelf life and service
life, and should be avoided. Batteries should be kept as cool as possible in order to
maximize shelf life and service life.
Batteries are not designed to be recharged. Charging a battery may result in
electrolyte leakage and/ or cause the battery to flame.
Never disassemble a battery.
Should a battery unintentionally be crushed, thus releasing its contents, rubber
gloves must be used to handle all battery components. Avoid inhalation of any
vapors that may be emitted.
In the event of skin or eye exposure to the electrolyte, refer to
Section 4, First Aid Measures.
More than a momentary short circuit will generally reduce the battery service life.
Batteries with fuses will no longer be functional after being shorted.
Extended short circuiting creates high temperatures in the cell. High temperatures
can cause burns in skin or cause the cell to flame.
Avoid reversing battery polarity within the battery assembly. To do so may cause
cell to flame or to leak.
The use of old and new batteries or batteries of varying sizes and types in the same
battery assembly should be avoided. The batteries' electrical characteristics and
capabilities vary and damage may result to batteries or electrical equipment.
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Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
No engineering controls are required for handling batteries that have not been
damaged. Personal protective equipment for damaged batteries should include
chemical resistant gloves and safety glasses. In the event of a fire, SCBA should be
worn along with thermally protective outer garments.
Section 9. Physical And Chemical Properties
Not Applicable
Section 10. Stability And Reactivity
(1) This product is stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
(2) It is not recommended that this product be stored above 85癈 (194癋).
(3) Damaged batteries will react with water. Non-discharged batteries contain
elemental Lithium. This is water reactive. This reaction gives off heat and hydrogen
gas. A thermal reaction may occur .
(4) Hazardous decomposition products: Carbon Monoxide (CO), and
Hydrogen Flouride (HF)
Section 11. Toxicological Information
(1) Irritancy: The electrolytes contained in this battery can irritate eyes with any
contact. Prolonged contact with the skin or mucous membranes may cause
irritation.
(2) Sensitization: No information is available at this time.
(3) Carcinogenicity: No information is available at this time.
(4) Reproductive toxicity: No information is available at this time.
(5) Teratogenicity: This product contains a known teratogen as indicated in the
chemical information in section 2.
(6) Mutagenicity: No information is available at this time.
Section 12. Ecological Information
Not applicable to this material/product.
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Batteries must be completely discharged prior to disposal and/ or the terminals must
be taped or capped to prevent short circuit. This product does not contain any
materials listed by the United Stated EPA as requiring specific waste disposal
requirements. When completely discharged it is not considered hazardous. Disposal
of large quantities of lithium power cells may be subject to Federal, State, or Local
regulations. Consult your local, state and provincial regulations regarding disposal
of these batteries.
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Section 14. Transport Information
Ultralife's lithium metal primary cells and batteries and lithium ion cells and batteries are classified and
regulated as Class 9 dangerous goods (also known as "hazardous materials" in the United States) by
the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), International Air Transport Association (IATA),
International Maritime Organization (IMO) and many government agencies such as the U.S.
Department of Transportation (DOT). These organizations and agencies publish regulations that
contain detailed packaging, marking, labeling, documentation, and training requirements that must be
followed when offering (shipping) Ultralife's cells and batteries for transportation. However, small
cells and batteries are not subject to certain provisions of the regulations (e.g., Class 9
labeling and UN specification packaging) if they meet specific requirements. The regulations
are based on the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Model Regulations
and the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria. These regulations also apply to shipments of cells and
batteries that are packed with or contained in equipment. Failure to comply with these
regulations can result in substantial civil or criminal penalties.
Cell and Battery Testing Requirements
The dangerous goods regulations require that each cell and battery design be subject to tests
contained in Section 38.3 of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria prior to being offered for transport.
Ultralife's cells and batteries have been tested and comply with all of the UN testing requirements.
Batteries or battery packs constructed from Ultralife's cells must be subjected to tests
contained in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria.
Additional Information
UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Model Regulations
IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
European Road Regulations (ADR)
U.S. Hazardous Materials Regulations
For more information, please refer to the Transportation Regulations Page on
Ultralife's Web Site:
http://www.ultralifebatteries.com/engineers.php?ID=137
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Ground Air Water
(DOT/ADR) (IATA/ICAO) (IMDG Code)
May be shipped without May be shipped without May be shipped without
being declared as Class being declared as Class being declared as Class
9 dangerous goods. 9 dangerous goods. 9 dangerous goods.
UN specification UN specification UN specification
packaging is not required. packaging is not required. packaging is not required.
No Class 9 label or UN No Class 9 label or UN No Class 9 label or UN
number is required on number is required on number is required on
outer package. In outer package. In outer package. In
addition, no shipper's addition, no shipper's addition, no shipper's
declaration for dangerous declaration for dangerous declaration for dangerous
goods is required. goods is required. goods is required.
These batteries cannot be
shipped on passenger
aircraft from, to or within
the USA.
Section 15. Regulatory Information
USA: This MSDS meets/exceeds OSHA requirements.
Canada: This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of
the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information
required by those regulations.
International: This MSDS conforms to European Union (EU), the International
Standards Organization (ISO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) and
as documented in ANSI (American National Standards Institute) Standard Z400.1-
1993.
Section 16. Other Information
The information contained herein is furnished without warranty of any kind. Users
should consider this data only as a supplement to other information gathered by
them and must make independent determinations of the suitability and
completeness of information from all sources to assure proper use and disposal of
these materials and the safety and health of employees and customers.
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