ACR ELECTRONICS, INC.
Material Safety Data Sheet
MSDS 49 Revision J 01-10-2008
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 BATTERIES
1083 Lithium Iron Disulfide Dated AA Battery
Transportation
Batteries are 鈥渆xcepted鈥? from Dangerous Goods Classification based on US/DOT CFR 49 Section 173.185, Section
172.102 Special Provision 188 and IATA Special Provision A45. The listed batteries 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.
Reference 49 CFR parts 171, 172, 173 and 175 and IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations 49th Edition.
Passenger Aircraft Ban (for Lithium Batteries only)
All primary lithium batteries are banned as cargo on passenger aircraft. The outside of each package must be labeled
with the following statement: 鈥淧RIMARY LITHIUM BATTERIES- FORBIDDEN FOR TRANSPORT ABOARD
PASSENGER AIRCRAFT鈥?.
Composition / Hazardous Ingredients
TWO AA LITHIUM IRON DISULFIDE BATTERIES
Total %
% wt
wt per
INGREDIENT PEL (OSHA) TLV (ACGIH)
per cell
product
3 3
Carbon Black 3.5 mg/m TWA 3.5 mg/m TWA 1333-86-4 0-4
1,2-Dimethoxyethane None established None established 110-71-4 5-8
1,3-Dioxolane None established None established 646-06-0 2-5
3 3
Graphite 15 mg/m TWA (total dust) 2 mg/m TWA (respirable 7782-42-5 0-4
3
5 mg/m TWA (respirable fraction) fraction)
Iron Disulfide None established None established 1309-36-0 24-27
Lithium or Lithium Alloy N/A N/A 7439-93-2 6-7 2 GRAMS
(1 GRAM)
Lithium Iodide None established None established 10377-51-2 0-3
Physical and Chemical Properties
N/A
Fire-and Explosion Data
Extinguishing Media: Use water or CO2 on burning lithium batteries. Use a class D fire extinguishing agent only on a
raw lithium fire.
Special Fire-Fighting Procedures: Use self-contained breathing apparatus.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Batteries may vent when subjected to excessive heat-exposing battery
contents. Hazardous combustion products are Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Dioxide and Lithium Oxide fumes.
Reactivity Data
Stability: Batteries are stable.
Conditions to Avoid: Battery contains hermetically sealed cells and is non-reactive provided the battery integrity is
maintained and the cell seal remains intact.
Conditions to Avoid: Heating, mechanical abuse and electrical abuse (such as recharging, voltage reversal and short-
circuiting) may result in venting.
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Health Hazard Data
Routes of Entry: Inhalation - Yes Skin - 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. Contact of electrolyte and extruded lithium with skin and eyes should
be avoided.
Carcinogenicity: No NTP: None IARC Monograph: None OSHA Regulated: None
Signs / Symptoms of Exposure: A shorted Lithium battery 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.
Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Handling Precautions: AVOID MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL ABUSE.
If Battery Material is released: Remove personnel from area until fumes dissipate. Provide maximum ventilation to
clear out hazardous gases. Batteries will not release hazardous gases under normal operating conditions.
Batteries are capable of long term storage at temperatures as high as 160掳F (71掳C). Storage at lower temperatures
will not affect the product. Temperatures above 160掳F (71掳C) and storage at elevated temperatures should be
avoided.
Waste Disposal Method: Follow applicable Federal, state, and local regulations for disposal/recycling of products with
Lithium Batteries.
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 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掳F. Such treatment can cause cell
rupture.
Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Ventilation: in case of battery venting, provide as much ventilation as possible. Avoid confined areas with venting
batteries.
Respiratory Protection is not necessary under conditions of normal use.
Personal Protection is recommended for venting batteries: Respiratory Protection, Protective Gloves, Protective
Clothing and safety glasses with side shields.
Document Information
Prepared By: ROBERT STOLPE, FOR ACR ELECTRONICS, INC.
Disclaimer: The information included herein is believed to be accurate and represents the best information available to us. However, we make no
warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own
investigation to determine suitability of this information for their particular use.
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