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ER Battery

Product Safety Data Sheet

The batteries are exempt articles and are not subject to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard

Requirement. This sheet is provided as technical information only. The information and recommendations

set forth are made in good faith and are believed to be accurate as of the date of preparation. However,

Maxell makes no warranty, expressed or implied.

Product Name Sizes: Date of preparation:

Lithium Thionyl Chloride Batteries (ER) All September 1, 2007

Company: Telephone:

Hitachi Maxell, Ltd. Ono Works 81-(0)794-63-8054

Address (Number, Street, City, State, and ZIP Code): Fax:

5, Takumidai, Ono-shi, Hyogo 675-1322, Japan 81-(0)794-63-8058

Ingredient CAS# Content (wt%)

Thionyl Chloride (SOCl2) 7719-09-7 20 to 45

Aluminum Chloride (AlCl3) 7446-70-0 2 to 6

Lithium Chloride (LiCl) 7447-41-8 0 to 2

Lithium (Li) 7439-93-2 2 to 6

Carbon (C) 1333-86-4 2 to 8

Section 2 - Composition/Information on Ingredients

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

This is a high energy density sealed battery containing dangerous (Lithium) and deleterious (Thionyl Chloride) materials. For this reason,

improper handling of the battery could lead to distortion, leakage*, overheating, explosion, fire, or generation of irritating/corrosive gases

and cause human injury or equipment trouble. Please strictly observe safety instructions.

* (Leakage is defined as an unintended escape of liquid from a battery.)

Section 4 - First Aid Measures

None unless exposed to internal materials. If contents leak, observe the following instructions

Inhalation Fumes can cause nausea or difficulty in breathing. Ensure the person has fresh air and consult a physician.

Skin Immediately wash the skin with plenty of water. If itchiness or irritation due to chemical burns persists, consult a

physician.

Eyes Immediately rinse the eye with plenty of water and continue for at least 15 minutes. Consult a physician

immediately.

Ingestion If a battery is swallowed, consult a physician immediately.

If the contents come into contact with the mouth, immediately rinse with plenty of water and consult a physician.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures

Extinguishing Media Alkaline metal fires can be effectively extinguished.

Plenty of cold water is also effective to cool the surrounding area and control the spread of fire. But

hydrogen gas may be generated by the reaction of water and lithium, forming a potentially explosive

mixture. Therefore, use a smothering agent if many lithium batteries are burning in a confined space.

Fire fighting procedure Use self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear to avoid inhaling harmful gases.

Section 1 - Product and Company Identification

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ER Battery Product Safety Data Sheet The batteries are exempt articles and are not subject to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Requirement. This sheet is provided as technical information only. The information and recommendations set forth are made in good faith and are believed to be accurate as of the date of preparation. However, Maxell makes no warranty, expressed or implied.
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Product Safety Data Sheet ER Battery Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures None under normal use conditions. If contents leak, observe the following instructions Protection for person Use full protective equipment to avoid breathing vapors or touching liquid. Removing procedure Put the leaked battery into large container filled with water. Rinse the leaked liquid with water. Area Evacuate the area except for operators. After above procedures, ventilate the contaminated area.
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Product Safety Data Sheet ER Battery Section 14 - Transportation Information Shipping Name Lithium Batteries UN Number UN3090 (UN3091 for lithium batteries in equipment) Hazard Classification Class 9 (Miscellaneous) Organizations governing the transport of lithium batteries Area Method Organization Special Provision International Air IATA, ICAO A45 International Water IMO 188 U.S.A Air, Rail, Highway, Water DOT 49 CFR Section 173.