MSDS

The chemicals mentioned in Section II are contained in a sealed can.
Risk of exposure occurs only if the battery is mechanically or electrically abused
(see Safety precautions in Section VII).
The most likely risk is acute exposure when a cell vents.
DME is believed to be slightly to moderately toxic, PC moderately toxic.
LiClO
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is irritating to skin, eyes and mucous membranes.
Lithium can cause thermal and chemical burns upon contact with the skin.
Cont
act with electrolyte and extruded lithium with skin and eyes should be avoided.
None unless internal material exposure.
Skin contact:
Skin contact with contents of an opened battery can cause irritation,
ush immediately with copious amounts of
water. Remove contaminated clothing. If irritation persists, get medical help.
Eye contact:
Contents of an opened battery can cause severe irritation,
ush immediately thoroughly with copious amounts of
water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attentio
n immediately.
Inhalation:
Do not inhale leaked material. Provide immediately fresh air, if irritation persists, get medical help .
F l a s h p o i n t o f e l e c t r o l y t e s o l v e n t s ( ° C )
: D M E : - 6 C , P C : 1 2 3 C Mixture: 20 C
Extinguishing Media
: see Special Fire Fighting Procedure
Flammable Limits
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Special Fire Fighting Procedure:
In case of re in an adjacent area, use water. CO
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or dry chemical
extinguishers if cells are packed in their original containers since the fuel of
the
re 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
re.
As with any
re, wear self-contained breathing ap
paratus to avoid
inhalation of hazardous decomposition products.
Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled:
The preferred response is to leave the area and allow the batteries to cool and the vapours to dissipate. Avoid
skin and eye contact or inhalation of vapours. Collect all released material in a plastic lined metal container
and remove spilled liquid with absorbent. When doing this, protect your skin and eyes with gloves and protection
glasses. Avoid direct contact with internal
components.
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Section III - Possible Hazards
Section IV - First Aid Procedures
Section V - Fire Fighting Instructions
Section VI - Accidental Release