MSDS

Material Safety Data Sheet
Lithium-Ion Battery
Effective Date: Jan1, 2014
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LITHIUM-ION BATTERY
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS)
SECTION I - MANUFACTURER INFORMATION
Manufactured for:
Lenmar Enterprises, Inc.
4035 Via Pescador
Camarillo, CA 93012
Contact Information:
805.384.9600
800.424.2703 (US)
Lenmar.com
SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
MATERIAL OR INGREDIENT
PEL (OSHA)
TLV (ACGIH)
%/wt.
Acetylene Black (CAS# 1333-86-4)
3.5 mg/m
3
TWA
(as carbon black)
3.5 mg/m
3
TWA
(as carbon black)
0-2
Biphenyl (CAS# 92-52-4)
1 mg/m
3
TWA
0.2 ppm TWA
0.2 ppm TWA
0-15
Diethyl Carbonate (CAS# 105-58-8)
None established
None established
0-15
Dimethyl Carbonate (CAS# 616-38-6)
None established
None established
0-15
Ethyl Methyl Carbonate (CAS# 623-53-0)
None established
None established
0-15
Ethylene Carbonate (CAS# 96-49-1)
None established
None established
0-15
Graphite (CAS# 7782-42-5)
5 mg/m
3
TWA (respirable fraction)
15 mg/m
3
TWA (total dust)
2 mg/m
3
TWA (respirable
fraction)
7-22
Lithium Cobalt Oxide (CAS# 12190-79-3)
0.1 mg/m
3
TWA (as Co)
0.02 mg/m
3
TWA (as Co)
15-30
Lithium Hexafluorophosphate
(CAS# 21324-40-3)
None established
None established
0-5
Lithium Tetrafluoroborate (CAS# 14283-07-9)
None established
None established
0-5
n-Methyl Pyrrolidinone (CAS# 872-50-4)
None established
None established
0-1
Oxalic Acid (CAS# 144-62-7)
1 mg/m
3
TWA
1 mg/m
3
TWA
2 mg/m
3
STEL
0-1
Propylene Carbonate (CAS# 108-32-7)
None established
None established
0-15
IMPORTANT NOTE: The battery should not be opened or incinerated. Exposure to the ingredients contained within or
their combustion products could be harmful.
SECTION III - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
 If fire or explosion occurs when batteries are on charge, shut off power to charger.
 In case of fire where lithium ion batteries are present, flood the area with water. If any batteries are burning,
water may not extinguish them, but will cool the adjacent batteries and control the spread of fire. CO2, dry
chemical, and foam extinguishers are preferred for small fires, but also may not extinguish burning lithium ion
batteries. Burning batteries will burn themselves out. Virtually all fires involving lithium ion batteries can be
controlled with water. When water is used, however, hydrogen gas may be evolved which can form an
explosive mixture with air. LITH-X (powdered graphite) or copper powder fire extinguishers, sand, dry ground
dolomite or soda ash may also be used. These materials act as smothering agents.
 Fire fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Burning lithium ion batteries can produce toxic
fumes including HF, oxides of carbon, aluminum, lithium, copper, and cobalt. Volatile phosphorus pentafluoride
may form at a temperature above 230° F.
SECTION IV - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Under normal conditions of use, the battery is hermetically sealed.
Ingestion:
Swallowing a battery can be harmful.
Contents of an open battery can cause serious chemical burns of mouth, esophagus, and gastrointestinal tract.
If battery or open battery is ingested, do not induce vomiting or give food or drink. Seek medical attention
immediately. CALL NATIONAL BATTERY INGESTION HOTLINE for advice and follow-up (202-625-3333) collect,
day or night.
Inhalation:
Contents of an open battery can cause respiratory irritation. Inhalation of vapors may cause irritation of the upper
respiratory tract and lungs. Provide fresh air and seek medical attention.