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Article Safety Data Sheet - Lithium Batteries Version: 2019-12-01
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** DME (CAS 110-71-4) is listed in the European candidate list as a SVHC (Reason for inclusion: Toxic for
reproduction - REACH Regulation 1907/2006/EC, Article 57c)
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
None unless internal material exposure.
4.1 Description of necessary first aid measures
Skin contact:
Skin contact with contents of an opened battery causes irritation, flush immediately with copious amounts of water.
Remove contaminated clothing. If irritation persists, get medical help.
Eye contact:
Contents of an opened battery causes serious eye damage, flush immediately thoroughly with copious amounts of
water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention immediately.
Ingestion:
Seek medical attention immediately.
Inhalation:
Do not inhale leaked material. Provide immediately fresh air, if irritation persists, get medical help.
4.2 Most important symptoms / effects, acute and delayed
The chemicals mentioned in Section 3 are contained in a sealed can.
Risk of exposure occurs only if the battery is mechanically or electrically abused or if it is ingested (see Safety
precautions in Section VII). Swallowing of a battery can lead to chemical burns, perforation of soft tissues and death.
Severe burns can occur within 2 hours of ingestion. In case of ingestion, seek medical attention immediately.
See 1.4 Emergency phone number.
In case of exposure to inner component/material of the battery:
Harmful if swallowed (Manganese Dioxide)
Harmful if inhaled (Manganese Dioxide, DME)
May cause damage to organs (Brain) through prolonged or repeated exposure (Inhalation) (Manganese Dioxide)
May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child. (DME)
4.3 Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No further information available.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
5.1 Suitable extinguishing media
In case of fire in an adjacent area, use water. Use CO
2
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
for example LITH-X (Graphite Base). In this case, do not use water.
In a small room, remember that the supply of oxygen is quickly consumed in feeding a lithium fire.
5.2 Specific hazards arising from the chemicals
When exposed to heat, the battery may rupture and release hazardous substances.
Burning lithium manganese dioxide batteries produce toxic and corrosive lithium hydroxide fumes.
Lithium metal reacts with water and forms flammable hydrogen gas.
5.3 Special protective actions for fire-fighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus to avoid inhalation of hazardous decomposition products. Wear protective
clothing and equipment.