MSDS

MSDS Li-SOCl
2
Rev. 4 Aug. 2004
3. Hazards Identification
Do not short circuit, recharge, puncture, incinerate, crush, immerse, force discharge or expose to
temperatures above the declared operating temperature range of the product. Risk of fire or explosion. The
Lithium-Thionyl chloride batteries described in this Product Safety Data Sheet are sealed units which are
not hazardous when used according to the recommendations of the manufacturer.
Under normal conditions of use, the electrode materials and liquid electrolyte they contain are not exposed
to the outside, provided the battery integrity is maintained and seals remain intact. Risk of exposure only in
case of abuse (mechanical, thermal, electrical) which leads to the activation of safety valves and/or the
rupture of the battery containers. Electrolyte leakage, electrode materials reaction with moisture/water or
battery vent/explosion/fire may follow, depending upon the circumstances.
4. First Aid Measures
Inhalation
Remove from exposure, rest and keep warm. In severe cases obtain medical
attention.
Skin contact
Wash off skin thoroughly with water. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. In severe cases obtain medical attention.
Eye contact
Irrigate thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical
attention.
Ingestion
Wash out mouth thoroughly with water and give plenty of water to drink.
Obtain medical attention.
Further treatment
All cases of eye contamination, persistent skin irritation and casualties who
have swallowed this substance or been affected by breathing its vapours
should be seen by a Doctor.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
CO
2
extinguishers or copious quantities of water or water-based foam can be used to cool down burning Li-
SOCl
2
cells and batteries, as long as the extent of the fire has not progressed to the point that the lithium
metal they contain is exposed.
Do not use for this purpose sand, dry powder or soda ash , graphite powder or fire blankets.
Use only metal (Class D) extinguishers on raw lithium.
Extinguishing media
Use water or CO
2
on burning Li-SOCl
2
cells or batteries
and class D fire extinguishing agent only on raw lithium.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Remove personnel from area until fumes dissipate. Do not breathe vapours or touch liquid with bare
hands.
If the skin has come into contact with the electrolyte, it should be washed thoroughly with water.
Sand or earth should be used to absorb any exuded material. Seal leaking battery and contaminated
absorbent material in plastic bag and dispose of as Special Waste in accordance with local regulations.