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GMEL # 2003.10
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Ingestion: Swallowing is not anticipated for larger batteries due to battery size. Smaller batteries may be
swallowed. If battery is swallowed, seek immediate medical advice. Batteries lodged in the esophagus
should be removed immediately since leakage, caustic burns and perforation can occur as soon as two
hours after ingestion. Irritation to the internal/external mouth areas, may occur following exposure to a
leaking battery. Do not give ipecac.
SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name CAS Number Amount
Manganese Dioxide 1313-13-9 15-45%
1,2-Dimethoxyethane 110-71-4 5-10%
Propylene Carbonate 108-32-7 1-10%
Lithium 7439-93-2 1-5%
Lithium Trifluoromethane Sulfonate 33454-82-9 0-5%
Carbon Black 1333-86-4 0-5%
Ethylene Carbonate 96-49-1 0-5%
Graphite 7782-42-5 0-5%
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact: If battery is leaking and material contacts the eye, flush thoroughly with copious amounts
of running water for 30 minutes. Seek immediate medical attention.
Skin Contact: If battery is leaking and material contacts the skin, remove any contaminated clothing and
flush exposed skin with copious amounts of running water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation, injury or
pain persists, seek medical attention.
Inhaled: If battery is leaking, contents may be irritating to respiratory passages. Move to fresh air. If
irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Swallowed: If battery is swallowed seek immediate medical advice. Batteries lodged in the esophagus
should be removed immediately since leakage, caustic burns and perforation can occur as soon as two
hours after ingestion. If mouth area irritation or burning has occurred, rinse the mouth and surrounding
area with tepid water for at least 15 minutes. Do not give ipecac.
Note to Physician: Published reports recommend removal from the esophagus be done endoscopically
(under direct visualization). Batteries beyond the esophagus need not be retrieved unless there are signs of
injury to the GI tract or a large diameter battery fails to pass the pylorus. If asymptomatic, follow-up x-
rays are necessary only to confirm the passage of larger batteries. Confirmation by stool inspection is
preferable under most circumstances. For information on treatment, telephone [phone] collect,
day or night. Potential leakage of dimethoxyethane, propylene carbonate and lithium trifluoromethane
sulfonate. Dimethoxyethane rapidly evaporates. Do not give ipecac.
SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire and Explosion Hazards: Batteries may burst and release hazardous decomposition products when
exposed to a fire situation.
Extinguishing Media: Use dry chemical, alcohol foam, water or carbon dioxide as appropriate for the
surrounding fire. For incipient fires, carbon dioxide extinguishers are more effective than water.