SDS

ULTRALIFE BATTERIES MSDS001
FA1284 Rev: D 10/24/05 Rev.: J___
Date: MAR 06 2006
Section 3. Hazards Identification
3.1 Emergency overview: May leak and /or flame if opened, recharged,
connected improperly, or disposed of in fire.
3.2 Potential health effects: Skin contact with may cause irritation and absorption.
Contact with raw lithium may cause burns.
Routes of entry: Inhalation or ingestion of electrolyte may have toxic effects.
Acute exposure: Electrolyte may irritate skin and eyes.
Effects of chronic exposure: Electrolyte contains a teratogen.
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Electrolyte Contact
Skin- Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If
symptoms are present after flushing, get medical attention.
Eyes- Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and get
medical attention.
Lithium Metal Contact
Skin- Remove particles of lithium from skin as rapidly as possible.
Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and get
medical attention.
Eyes- Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and get
immediate medical attention.
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
Extinguishing Media:
Copious amounts of cold water are an effective extinguishing medium for
lithium batteries. Do not use warm or hot water.
Do not use Halon type extinguishing material.
Fire Fighting Procedures
Use a positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus if batteries are
involved in a fire.
Full protective clothing is necessary.
During water application, caution is advised as burning pieces of lithium may
be ejected from the fire.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards
Batteries may flame or leak potentially hazardous organic vapors if exposed
to excessive heat or fire.
Hazardous combustion products
Fire or excessive heat may produce hazardous decomposition products.
Damaged or opened batteries can result in rapid heating and the release of
flammable vapors. Vapors are heavier than air and may travel along the
ground or be moved by ventilation to an ignition source and flash back.