Material Safety Data Sheet YARDNEY TECHNICAL PRODUCTS, INC.
82 Mechanic Street
May be used to comply with
OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, Pawcatuck, CT 06379
29 CFR 1910.1200. Standard must be Chemical Identity:
Lithium Tetrachloroaluminate in Thionyl Chloride
consulted for specific requirements.
Chemical Identity (As used on Label and List) Note: Blank spaces are not permitted. If any item is not applicable, or no
Lithium tetrachloroaluminate in thionyl chloride information is available, the space must be marked to indicate that.
I. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Manufacturer: YARDNEY TECHNICAL PRODUCTS, INC. Regular Telephone: (860) 599-1100
82 Mechanic Street
Pawcatuck, CT 06379 Revision Date: July 9, 2010
Trade Name: Lithium Tetrachloroaluminate EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
in Thionyl Chloride
CHEMTEL: 1-800-255-3924
Synonyms: Thionyl Chloride-Lithium Tetrachloroaluminate
Lithium Aluminum Chloride in Sulfurous Oxychloride
Electrolyte
National Fire Prevention Code 704
Chemical Formula: LiAlCl4 + SOCl2
NFPA RATING
Chemical Family: Alkali Chloroaluminate/Thionyl Chloride Solution HEALTH 3
FIRE 0
C.A.S. No.: 1402-11-4 and 7719-09-7 REACTIVITY 2
SPECIAL NOTE W
UN / NA UN 2922, CLASS I
Product Use: Battery Electrolyte
II. HAZARD LABEL STATEMENT
Special Precautions: Corrosive, Poison by inhalation.
Health Hazards: Corrosive to eyes (may cause blindness), skin and respiratory tract.
Physical Hazards: Continuous inhalation of fumes may cause lung damage.
Reacts violently with water or humid air to give off corrosive fumes of hydrochloric acid
and sulfur oxide
Special Fire Fighting Procedure: DO NOT USE WATER. USE CARBON DIOXIDE OR DRY CHEMICALS.
Handling and Storage: KEEP AWAY FROM WATER AND HUMID AIR. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or clothing.
Avoid breathing vapors. Use in a dry, closed system. Keep container closed.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Store in cool, dry area away from heat.
First Aid:
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with water for 15 minutes, lifting the upper and lower lids.
See a physician immediately.
Skin: Immediately wash with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing. If irritation occurs and
persists, obtain medical attention.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Support respiration with oxygen, if necessary. If breathing discomfort
occurs and persists, obtain medical attention immediately.
Ingestion: Treat for strong acid ingestion.
III. INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV Data
Material or Component C.A.S. No. Wt. % PEL TWA STEL Ceiling IDLH
(OSHA) (ACGIH) (ACGIH) (OSHA) (OSHA)
Lithium Tetrachloroaluminate 14024-11-4 10-20 REFER TO SECTION V - HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Thionyl Chloride 7719-09-7 90-80 - - - 1.0 ppm
5 mg/m3
INGREDIENT ANIMAL TEST DATA
Material or Component LD 50 LC 50
Species and Route Species and Route
Lithium Tetrachloroaluminate N/A N/A
Thionyl Chloride N/A (Rat) 500 ppm, 1 hr.
Inhalation
IV. PHYSICAL DATA
Physical State: Liquid Vapor Density Not Applicable
Air = 1
Appearance and Odor: Slightly yellowish to steel Vapor Pressure: 100 mm Hg @ 21癈 (70癋)
gray colored clear liquid
with pungent odor of hydrogen
chloride and sulfur dioxide.
Odor Threshold: Not Applicable
Boiling Point: 78?to 85癈 Freezing Point: -100癈 (-148癋)
(172?to 185癋)
Density or Specific Solubility in Water: Reacts violently with water
Gravity: 1.6 to 1.7 g/ml (% by wt. @ 25癈 (77癋)
Volatiles: 80 to 90% pH (as is) @ 25癈: Not applicable
Evaporation Rate: >1 pH (1%) Soln.) @ 25癈: <3
Coefficient of Water/Oil
Distribution: Not applicable
V. FIRE, EXPLOSION, AND REACTIVITY DATA
Physical Hazard: Non-Flammable. Reacts violently with water or humid air, and alkalis.
Flash Point: Not applicable
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable
Flammable Limits in Air: Upper: Not applicable Lower: Not Applicable
Extinguishing Media: DO NOT USE WATER. USE CARBON DIOXIDE OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Special Fire Fighting Procedure: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full fire fighting protective clothing
when fighting significant-sized fires.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazard: Reacts violently with water or humid air.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Toxic chlorine and sulfur monochloride gasses.
Explosion Data: This product is not an explosive.
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact: Not applicable
Sensitivity to Static Discharge: Not applicable
Stability: Stable when stored in approved containers. Will react slightly with metals over
extended time
None
Conditions Contributing to Instability:
Incompatibility: Water, humid air, alkalis, and temperatures above 140癈 (284癋)
Conditions of Reactivity: Contact with water, humid air, alkalis, or temperatures above 140癈 (284癋).
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Water or moist air reacts readily to decompose the product, to release the gasses of sulfur
dioxide and hydrogen chloride. Also, decomposed by heat, above 140癈 (284癋), releasing
chlorine and sulfur monochloride gasses.
PEL (NIOSH)
Substance PEL (OSHA) 15 min. IDLH TVL (ACHIG) ACGIH
C.A.S. No. Standard Ceiling Standard Ceiling (OSHA) TWA STEL Ceiling
Chlorine * 1 ppm * 0.5 ppm 25 ppm 1 ppm 3 ppm LC50 inhalation/
3 mg/m3 1.5 mg/m3 3 mg/m3 9 mg/m3
(7782-50-5) Rat, 1 hr:293 ppm
TOXIC
PEL (NIOSH)
Substance PEL (OSHA) 15 min. IDLH TVL (ACHIG) ACGIH
C.A.S. No. Standard Ceiling Standard Ceiling (OSHA) TWA STEL Ceiling
Sulfur 1 ppm * * * * 1 ppm 3 ppm *
6 mg/m3 6 mg/m3 18 mg/m3
Monochloride
Sulfur 5 ppm * 0.5 ppm * * 2 ppm 5 ppm *
13 mg/m3 5 mg/m3 10 mg/m3
Dioxide
(10025-67-9)
Hydrogen * 5 ppm * * 100 ppm * * 5 ppm
7 mg/m3 7 mg/m3
Chloride
(7647-01-0)
* No other applicable information was found.
Conditions Contributing
Hazardous Polymerization: Does not polymerize.
VI. PRODUCT HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Product Health Hazard: Corrosive to eyes (may cause blindness), skin, nose and throat.
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OSHA ceiling value is 1 ppm or 5mg/m.
Product Exposure Limits:
Product Animal Hazard Test Data: No data available.
Route(s) of Exposure: Hazard Product Toxicity Data and Reference:
Eye Contact: Corrosive No toxicology data available
Inhalation: Corrosive No corrosive data available
Toxic LC50 (rat) 500 ppm (1 hr.), Thionyl Chloride
Skin Contact: Corrosive No toxicology data available
Skin Absorption: No applicable information was found No toxicology data available
Ingestion: Corrosive No toxicology data available
Effects of Overexposure:
Acute Effects: This materials is toxic by inhalation and corrosive to eyes (may cause blindness), skin, nose or throat.
Continuous inhalation of fumes may cause lung damage.
Chronic Effects: See Acute Effects.
First Aid Procedures:
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with water for 15 minutes, lifting the upper and lower lids occasionally.
See a physician immediately.
Skin: Immediately wash with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing. If irritation occurs or persists,
obtain medical attention.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Support respiration with oxygen, if necessary. If breathing discomfort
occurs and persists, obtain medical attention.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. Drink two glasses of water. DO NOT induce vomiting. Do not give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Decontamination Procedure: Wash with soap and water.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN:
Lithium Tetrachloroaluminate in Thionyl Chloride is corrosive. Removal from exposure should be immediate, using
copious water flushes. Assessment for esophageal burns with careful endoscopy and lavage, and management
for esophageal stricture, should be considered for ingestion exposure. Treatment is otherwise symptomatic
and supportive.
Other Toxicological Properties:
Carcinogenicity: Product is not indicated to be carcinogenic.
NTP Annual: Neither product not its ingredients are listed.
IARC Monograph: Neither product nor its ingredients are listed.
OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910 Subpart Z: Neither product nor its ingredients are listed.
ACGIH (Appendix A): Neither product nor its ingredients are listed.
Irritancy: No applicable, corrosive
Sensitization: No applicable information was found.
Teratogenicity: No applicable information was found.
Mutagenicity: No applicable information was found.
Toxicologically
Synergistic Products: No applicable information was found.
Any Medical Conditions Generally
Recognized as being Aggravated by
Exposure: No applicable information was found.
VII. OTHER GOVERNMENTAL LISTINGS
SARA III SECTION 313: This product does not contain any toxic chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of
Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) and
40 CFR Part 372.
This information must be included in all MSDSs that are copied and distributed for this material.
ISCA: Listed
CERCLA: Neither product nor its ingredients are listed.
SECTION 302: Neither product nor its ingredients are listed.
RCRA: Neither product nor its ingredients are specifically listed. It is a hazardous waste by characteristic.
California Proposition 65: Neither product nor its ingredients are listed.
OSHA: This product is listed in 29CFR 1910.119 Process Safety Management.
The threshold quantity is 250 lbs.
VIII. DISPOSAL, SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Procedure for Release or Spill: Cover with sodium bicarbonate or 1:1 mixture of soda ash and slaked lime. Cautiously apply
water fog. Transfer into suitable containers.
Waste Disposal Method: Dispose of waste according to federal EPA, state and local regulations.
IX. PERSONAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Ventilation Requirements: Use in a closed, dry system (i.e. glove box).
Specific Personal Protection Equipment:
Respiratory: Wear a NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator with full face piece when adequate ventilation is not available.
Eyes: Safety glasses or goggles.
Gloves: Rubber
Footwear: No special requirement.
Clothing: No special requirement.
Others: Quick-drench eyewash and safety shower.
X. HANDLING AND STORAGE
KEEP AWAY FROM WATER AND HUMID AIR
Do not get in eyes, on skin, or clothing. Avoid breathing vapors. Use in a dry, closed system.
Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry area away from heat. Wash thoroughly after handling.
XI. TRANSPORTATION DATA
Domestic:
DOT Proper Shipping Name: Corrosive Liquids, Toxic, N.O.S. (Thionyl Chloride, Lithium Tetrachloroaluminate Solution)
DOT Hazard Class: 8 Pg I
DOT Labels: Corrosive, Poison
DOT Marking: Corrosive Liquids, Toxic, N.O.S. (Thionyl Chloride, Lithium
Tetrachloroaluminate Solution)
DOT Placard: Corrosive & Poison over 1,000 pounds; under 1,000 pounds corrosive only
UN Number: UN 2922
ERG Guide No: 154
Emergency Accident:
Precautions and Procedures: Keep away from water, humid air, alkalis, and direct sunlight.
Keep containers tightly closed.
Precautions to be Taken in Transportation: Isolate any damaged containers
Type Packages: Large Quantities: 7 to 14 gallon DOT 5C (1A1, 1B1, 1N1, 1H1, 6HA1 overpacked in
1A2 or 1H2) stainless steel kegs.
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