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MSDS No.- T-36-01 (Revision. -G)
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1- CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Manufacturer Name- Tadiran Batteries Ltd., P. O. Box 1, Kiryat Ekron, Israel 70500.
US office address- 2 Seaview Blvd. Port Washington NY 11050
Emergency Telephone No. 鈥? CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300
Tel. for information: 1-516-621-4980
Tel. for information 972-8-944-4503
Products Name: Primary Lithium Thionyl Chloride (Li/SOCl2) cells and batteries, Non-
rechargeable. Cells include the models of TL, TLH, and TLL, 3.6V series.
SECTION 2- COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient Name CAS # % ACGIH (TLV) OHSA CHIP
(PEL) Classification
Lithium Metal (Li) 7439-93-2 <5% Not Established None F: R14/15
C: R34
R: 14/15, 34
S:(1/2), 8,43,45
5 mg/m3
Thionyl Chloride (SOCl2) 7719-09-7 <47 1 ppm R: 14,20/22,29,
(5 mg/M3)
% 35.
S: (1/2),26,36/
37/39, 45
3.5 mg/m3 3.5 mg/m3
Carbon (C) 1333-86-4 <6% None known
2 mg/m3 (Al
Aluminum Chloride (AlCl3) 7446-70-0 <5% R: 34
salt, soluble) S: (1/2),7/8,28,
45
Lithium Chloride (LiCl) 7447-41-8 <2% Not Established
Glass <1% Not Established
PVC 9002-86-2 <1% Not Established
PTFE 9002-84-0 <1% Not Established
SECTION 3 - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
The lithium Thionyl chloride batteries described in this MSDS are hermetically sealed
units, which are not hazardous when used according to the recommendations of the
manufacturer.
Under normal condition of use of the batteries, the electrode materials and the liquid
electrolyte they contained are non-reactive provided the battery integrity is
maintained. Risk of exposure exists only in case of mechanical, electrical or thermal
abuse. Thus the batteries should not short circuit, recharge, puncture, incinerate,
crush, immerse in water, force discharge, or expose to temperatures above the
temperature range of the cell or battery. In these cases there is risk of fire or explosion
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SECTION 4- FIRST AID MEASURES
In case of battery rupture, explosion, or major leakage, evacuate personnel from
contaminated area and provide good ventilation to clear out corrosive fumes, gases or
the pungent odor. Seek immediate medical attention.
Eyes - First rinse with plenty of water for 15 minutes (remove contact lenses if easily
possible), and then seek medical attention.
Skin - Remove contaminated clothes and rinse skin with plenty of water or shower for
15 min. Refer to medical attention.
Inhalation - Remove to fresh air, rest, and half-upright position, use artificial
respiration if needed, and refer to medical attention.
Ingestion - rinse mouth, DO NOT induce vomiting, give plenty of water to drink, and
refer to medical attention.
SECTION 5- FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT: NA LOWER (LEL): NA
FLAMMABLE LIMIT IN AIR: NA UPPER (LEL): NA
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
1. Lith- X (Class D extinguishing media) is the only effective on fires involving a few
lithium batteries. If the cells are directly involved in a fire DO NOT USE: WATER,
SAND, CO2, HALON, and DRY POWDER OR SODA ASH EXTINGUISHERS.
2. If the fire is in adjacent area and the cells that are either packed in their original
containers or unpacked, the fire can be fought based on fueling material, e.g., paper
and plastic products. In these cases the use of copious amounts of cold water is
effective extinguishing media. Storage area may employ sprinkler system with cold
water.
AUTO-IGNITION: NA
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Wear self-contained breathing
apparatus to avoid breathing of irritant fumes (NIOSH approved SCBA & full
protective equipment). Wear protective clothing and equipment to prevent body
contact with electrolyte solution.
Fire may be fought, but only from safe fire-fighting distance. Evacuate all persons
from immediate area of fire.
UNUSUAL EXPLOSION AND FIRE EXPLOSION: Battery may explode when
subject to: excessive heat (above 150潞C), recharged, over-discharged (discharge
below 0V), punctured and crushed. During thermal decomposition generation of
chlorine (Cl2), hydrogen chloride (HCl), and sulfur dioxide (SO2) can be formed.
SECTION 6- SPILL OR LEAKAGE PROCEDURES
PROCEDURES TO CONTAIN AND CLEAN UP LEAKS OR SPILLS: The material
contained within the battery would only be released under abusive conditions.
In the event of battery rapture and leakage: contain the spill while wearing proper
protective clothing and ventilate the area. Than, cover with sodium carbonate
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(Na2CO3) or 1:1 mixture of soda ash and slaked slime. Keep away from water, rain,
and snow. Placed in approved container (after cooling if necessary) and disposed
according to the local regulations.
NEUTRALIZING AGENT: Sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) or 1:1 mixture of soda ash
and slaked slime.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Product decomposed by water must be neutralized.
May be added to waste water in sufficiently diluted form.
PRECAUTIONS IN HANDLING AND STORING; Avoid short-circuiting, over-
charging and heating to high temperatures. Store the batteries in dry and cool area and
keep container dry and tightly closed in well-ventilated area. Store away from food
and drink.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS; Never attempt to disassemble, machine, or otherwise
modify batteries or injury may result.
SECTION 7- HANDLING AND STORAGE
The batteries should not be opened, destroyed or incinerate, since they may leak or
rupture and release to the environment the ingredients that they normally contained in
the hermetically sealed container.
HANDLING- Do not short circuit terminals, or expose to temperatures above the
temperature rating of the battery, over charge the battery, forced over-discharge
(voltage below 0.0V), throw to fire.
Do not crush or puncture the battery, or immerse in liquids.
STORAGE- Storage preferably in cool (below 30潞C), dry and ventilated area, which
is subject to little temperature change.
Do not place the battery near heating equipment, nor expose to direct sunlight for long
periods. Elevated temperatures can result in shortened battery life and degrade
performance.
Keep batteries in original packaging until use and do not jumble them.
Do not store batteries in high humidity environment for long periods.
OTHER- the cells and the batteries are not rechargeable batteries and should not be
charged.
Applying pressure and deforming the battery may lead to disassembly followed by
eye skin and throat irritation.
Follow manufacturers recommendations regarding maximum recommended current
and operating temperature range.
SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS & PERSONAL PROTECTION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: None necessary under normal use. In case of abuse
and leak of liquid or fumes, use NIOSH approved Acid Gas Filter Mask or Self-
Contained Breathing Apparatus.
VENTILATION: Not necessary under normal use. In case of abuse, use adequate
mechanical ventilation (local exhaust) for battery that vent gas or fumes.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: None under normal use. In case of spill use PVC or Nitrile
gloves of 15 mils (0.015 inch) or thicker.
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EYE PROTECTION: Use ANSI approved chemical worker safety goggles or face
shield.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Chemical resistance clothing is recommended
along with eye wash station and safety shower should be available meeting ANSI
design criteria.
WORK HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Use good chemical hygiene practice. Wash hands
after use and before drinking, eating or smoking. Launder contaminated cloth before
reuse.
SUPPLEMENTARY SAFETY AND HEALTH DATA: If the battery is broken or
leaked the main hazard is the electrolyte. The electrolyte is mainly solution of Lithium
chloride (LiCl), and aluminum chloride (AlCl3) in Thionyl chloride (SOCl2).
Fires may be fought but only from safe fire fighting distance, evacuate all persons
from immediate area of fire.
Prevent heating of the battery, charging the battery, discharge to predetermined limit,
do not crush, disassemble, incinerate or short circuit.
SECTION 9- PHYSICAL DATA
BOILING POINT (760 mm Hg) NA, unless individual components exposed
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg, 25潞C) NA, unless individual components exposed
VAPOR DENSITY (air=1) NA, unless individual components exposed
DENSITY (gr/cc) > 1 gr/cc
VOLATILE BY VOLUME (%) NA
EVAPORATION RATE (butyl acetate=1) NA, unless individual components exposed
PHYSICAL STATE Solid
SOLUBILITY IN WATER (% by weight) NA, unless individual components exposed
PH NA, unless individual components exposed
APPEARANCE Geometric Solid Object
ODOR If leaking, gives off pungent corrosive odor
SECTION 10- STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stable
STABLE OR NOT STABLE
Strong mineral acids, water and
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIAL TO AVOID)
alkali solutions.
1. Reaction of lithium with water: Hydrogen (H2), Lithium
HAZARDOUS
hydroxide (LiOH).
DECOMPOSITION
PRODUCTS 2. Thermal decomposition over 150潞C: Sulfur oxides, (SO2,
SO3), Sulfur chorides (SCl2, S2Cl2), Chlorine (Cl2), Lithium
oxide (Li2O).
3. Electrolyte with water: Hydrogen Chloride (HCl) and SO2
NA
DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE (潞F)
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: May Occur____ Will Not Occur __X__
Avoid mechanical abuse, and electrical abuse such
CONDITIONS TO AVOID
as short-circuiting, overcharge, over-discharge,
(voltage reversal) and heating.
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SECTION 11- TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE (TLV) AND SOURCE: NA
HEALTH HAZARD ACUTE AND CHRONIC: Inhalation, skin contact, eye contact
and ingestion are not likely by exposure to sealed battery.
Inhalation, skin contact and eye contact are possible when the battery is opened.
Exposure to internal contents, the corrosive fumes will be very irritating to skin, eyes
and mucous membranes. Overexposure can cause symptoms of non-fibrotic lung
injury and membrane irritation.
Carcinogenicity- NTP: No
Carcinogenicity- IARC: No
Carcinogenicity- OSHA: No
Explanation of Carcinogenicity- No ingredient of a concentration of 0.1% or greater is
listed as a carcinogen or suspected carcinogen.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE: Exposure to leaking electrolyte
from ruptured or leaking battery can cause:
Inhalation- Burns and irritation of the respiratory system, coughing, wheezing, and
shortness of breath.
Eyes- Redness, tearing, burns. The electrolyte is corrosive to all ocular tissues.
Skin- The electrolyte is corrosive and causes skin irritation and burns.
Ingestion- The electrolyte solution causes tissue damage to throat and gastro/
respiratory track.
MEDICAL CONDITION AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Preexisting skin,
asthma and respiratory diseases are generally aggravated by exposure to liquid
electrolyte vapors or liquid. For further information refer to section 4.
SECTION 12- ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
1. When properly used and disposed the battery does not present environmental
hazard.
2. The battery does not contain mercury, cadmium, or lead.
3. Do not let internal components enter marine environment. Avoid release to
waterways, wastewater or ground water.
SECTION 13- DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
1. Disposal must be in accordance with the applicable regulations in every country
and state.
2. Disposal of the Lithium batteries should be performed by permitted, professional
disposal firms knowledgeable in Federal, State or Local requirements of hazardous
waste treatment and hazardous waste transportation.
3. Incineration should never be performed by battery users, but eventually by trained
professional in authorized facility with proper gas and fume treatment.
4. Recycling of battery can be done in authorized facility, through licensed waste
carrier.
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SECTION 14- TRANSPORTATION /SHIPPING
Lithium batteries UN number 3090, class 9 (miscellaneous)
Lithium batteries contained in equipment, UN number 3091, class 9 (miscellaneous).
Packing instructions for 3090- ICAO 903 for air transport
IMDG 903 for sea transport
ADR/RID 903 and 903a for road /rail transport
Packing instructions for 3091- ICAO 912/918 for air transport
IMDG 903 for sea transport
ADR/RID 903 and 903a for road /rail transport
In the USA transportation is according to Code of Federal Regulations (CFR 49
Chapter 1, paragraph 173.185)
A list of Tadiran batteries and cells that are subject to transport regulations and those
that are exempted can be obtained from Tadiran Batteries Ltd.
Identification and labeling in compliance with the product drawing should include the
battery title, nominal voltage, lot number and warning.
SECTION 15- REGULATORY INFORMATION
1. The transport of the lithium batteries is regulated by the United Nations, 鈥淢odel
Regulations on Transport of Dangerous Goods鈥?, 13 revised edition-2003 (special
provisions 188, 230, and 310).
2. Within the US the lithium batteries and cells are subject to shipping requirements
under 49 CFRCh. 1, paragraph 173.185, 鈥渓ithium batteries鈥?.
3. Shipping of lithium batteries in aircrafts are regulated by the International Civil
Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Air Transport Association
(IATA) 2003 requirements in Special Provisions A45, A88 and A99.
4. Shipping of lithium batteries on sea are regulated the International Maritime
Dangerous Goods (IMDG) 2002 requirements in special provisions 188, 230 and 310.
5. Shipping of lithium batteries on Road and Rail, 2002 requirements in special
provisions 188, 230 and 310.
6. The internal component (thionyl chloride) is hazardous under the criteria of the
Federal OHSA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1920.1200.
SECTION 16- OTHER INFORMATION/DISCLAIMER
The information and the recommendations set forth are made in good faith and
believed to be accurate at the date of preparation. The present file refers to normal
use of the product in question. Tadiran Batteries makes no warranty expressed or
implied.
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