SDS

November 2012 – Version 1.1 – Li-SOCl
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single cells and multi-cell battery systems Page 6
INHALATION/INGESTION: Contents of an opened cell may cause respiratory tract and mucus membrane irritation. Remove
from exposure, rest and keep warm. Immediately inhale Cortisone spray. In severe cases, track medical surveillance for 48
hours.
13. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES (not anticipated under normal use)
ESTINGUISHING MEDIA:
 During a fire with lithium batteries, using large amounts of cold water or water-based foam has some cooling
effect and is effective to prevent fire expansion as long as the extent of the fire has not progressed to the point
that the lithium metal they contain is exposed (as marked by appearance of deep red flames). Do not use warm or
hot water.
 Lith-X Class D extinguishers are effective on fires involving only a few lithium batteries.
 Do not use CO
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or Halon-type extinguishers.
 Do not use sand, dry powder or soda ash, graphite powder or fire blankets.
 Use only class D metal extinguishers on raw lithium metal.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
 Fire fighters should wear approved/certified positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus.
 Full protective clothing is necessary to prevent potential body contact with electrolyte solution.
 During water spraying, caution is advised as burning pieces of lithium may be ejected from the fire.
 It is permissible to use any class of extinguishing medium, specified above, on these batteries or their packing
material. Cool exterior of batteries if exposed to fire to prevent rupture.
 If the cells or batteries are not located at the center of the fire, copious amounts of water may be supplied using a
diffuser type nozzle so that the cells remain cool during the fire containment and extinction. A sprinkler system
should be suitable for this purpose, the critical factor being that the lithium cells do not experience temperatures
above the melting point of lithium (180°C).
 Small amounts of water should never be used such as the volumes contained within portable fire extinguishers.
Standard dry powder extinguishers are ineffective. It should be kept in mind that a hazard of hydrogen formation
exists whenever hot lithium metal comes into contact with water.
14. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION* (not anticipated under normal use)
Respiratory
protection
In all fire situations, use self-contained breathing apparatus
Hand
protection
In case of leakage wear protective gloves
Eye
protection
Safety glasses are mandatory during handling
Other
In the event of leakage or ruptured cells, wear a rubber apron and protective clothes.
*AFNOR pictograms
Occupational exposure standard:
Compound 8 hour TWA 15 min TWA SK
Sulfur Dioxide 1 ppm 1 ppm -
Hydrogen chloride 1 ppm 5 ppm -