MSDS

Material Safety Data Sheet
MSDS 2.001.014
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2 of 6
Edition:
15.01.2010
Version:
05
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VARTA Microbattery GmbH
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73479 Ellwangen
Germany
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3. Composition/information on ingredients
Ingredients
Contents CAS No. Hazard Symbols R Phrases Material
10 - 30 % 7782-42-5 - - Graphite
20 - 50 % 12190-79-3 Xn R22 - 43 Lithium cobalt oxide
10 - 20 % C R10 - 34 - 40 - 43
Organic electrolyte,
consisting of LiPF
6
and organic
carbonates
Full text of Classification and R-phrases: see section 16.
Heavy Metals
Contents CAS No. Material
< 1 mg/kg 7440-43-9 Cadmium
< 10 mg/kg 7439-92-1 Lead
< 0,1 mg/kg 7439-97-6
Mercury
(none intentionally introduced,
see Chapter 12)
Other Ingredients
Contents CAS No. Material
2 - 10 % 7440-50-8 Copper
2 - 10 % 7429-90-5 Aluminium
50 - 80 % 7440-02-0 Stainless steel
2 - 10 % Polymer
During charge process a lithium graphite intercalation phase is formed, which is highly flammable (F) and corrosive
(C), but not released under the circumstances of normal usage.
4. First-aid measures
Measures at accidental release
After inhalation: Fresh air. Seek for medical assistance.
After skin contact: Remove solid particles immediately. Flush affected areas with plenty of
water (at least 15 min.). Remove contaminated cloth immediately. Seek for
medical assistance.
After eye contact: Flush the eye gently with plenty of water (at least 15 min.). Seek for medical
assistance.
After ingestion: Drink plenty of water. Avoid vomiting. Seek for medical assistance.
No trials for neutralization.
5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media: Dry powder is applicable for burning lithium ion batteries. Metal fire extinction
powder, rock salt or dry sand are suitable if only a few batteries are involved.
Extinguishing media with limited
suitability:
Carbon dioxide (CO
2
) is only applicable for incipient fire. Do not use water.
Special protection equipment during
fire-fighting:
Contamination cloth including breathing apparatus.