Msds ansmann lithium iron disulfide 05072011_0

Material - Safety - Data Sheet (MSDS)
Ansmann Lithium-Iron-Disulfide (Li-metal) Batteries
single cells and multi-cell battery packs Date of issue: 2011 - 07 - 04 The information contained within is provided as a service to our customers andRevision no: for their information only. The information and recommendations set forth herein Revision date: 2012 - 04 - 03 are made in good faith and are believed to be accurate at the date of preparation.
Editor: ANSMANN AG makes no warranty expressed or implied.
Product and Supplier Identification
Industriestraße 10; 97959 Assamstadt; Germany + 49 (0) 6294 42040 / + 49 (0) 6294 420444 10 Washington Avenue; 07004 Fairfield; New Jersy; USA Units 19/20, Maple Park; Essex Road; Hoddesdon; Hertfordshire EN11 0EX; UK +44 (0) 870 609 2233 / +44 (0) 870609 2234 Unit 01-02, 10/F Floor Tung Wai Commercial Building, 109-111 Gloucester Road,Wan Chai, Hong Kong Da Lian Industrial Park, Rengtu Village Ruhu Town Huicheng District,516169 Huizhou City Guangdong, China Victor Hasselblads Gata 11, 421 31 Västra Frölunda, Sweden EMERGENCY CONTACT:
For chemical emergency only (spill, leak, fire, exposure or accident)call CHEMTREC at: 800-424-9300 within the USA and Canada +1 703-527-3887 outside the USA and Canada Non-emergency calls cannot be serviced at this number.
Product and Supplier Identification
The Lithium-Iron-Disulfide batteries described in this MSDS are hermetically sealed units, which arenot hazardous when used according to the recommendations of the manufacturer.
Under normal condition of use of the batteries, the electrode materials and the liquid electrolyte theycontain are non-reactive provided the battery integrity is maintainted.
Risk of exposure exists only in case of mechanical, electrical or thermal abuse. Thus the batteries shouldnot short circuited, recharged, punctured, incinerated, crushed, immersed in water, force discharged orexposed to temperatures above the temperature range of the cell or battery. In these cases there is risk of fire or explosion.
Material - Safety - Data Sheet (MSDS)
Ansmann Lithium-Iron-Disulfide (Li-metal) Batteries
single cells and multi-cell battery packs Composition and Informations on Ingredients
Each cell consists of a hermetically sealed metallic container containing a number of chemicals andmaterials of construction of which the following could potentially be hazardous upon release.
Ingredient
ACGIH (TLV)
OSHA (PEL)
per AA (FR6) cell is ≤ 0.9gper AAA (FR03) cell is ≤ 0.45g First Aid Measures
Inhalation:
Provide fresh air. In severe cases obtain medical attention.
Wash off skin thoroughly with water. Remove contaminated clothing andwash before re-use. In severe cases obtain medical attention.
Irrigate thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes.Lifting upper and lower lids, until no evidence of the chemical remains. Obtain medical attention.
Wash out mouth thoroughly with water. Do not induce vomiting or give foodor drink. Seek medical attention immediately.
All cases of eye contamination, persistent skin irritation and casualities whohave swallowed this substance or been affected by breathing its vapours shouldbe seen by a doctor.
Fire Fighting Measures
CO2 extinguishers or, even preferably, copious quantities of water or water-based foam, can be used to cool
down burning Li- FeS2 cells and batteries, as long as the extent of the fire has not progressed to the point
that the lithium metal they contain is exposed (marked by deep red flames).
Do not use for this purpose sand, dry powder or soda ash, graphite powder or fire blankets.
Use only metal (Class D) extinguishers on raw lithium.
Extinguishing media
Use water or CO2 on burning Li-FeS2 cells or batteries and class D fireextinguishing agent only on raw lithium.
Accidental Release Measures
Remove personnel from area until fumes dissipate. Do not breathe vapours or touch liquid with bare hands.
If the skin has come into contact with the electrolyte, it should be washed thoroughly with water.
Sand or earth should be used to absorb any exuded material. Seal leaking battery and contaminatedabsorbent material in plastic bag and dispose of as Special Waste in accordance with local regulations.
Material - Safety - Data Sheet (MSDS)
Ansmann Lithium-Iron-Disulfide (Li-metal) Batteries
single cells and multi-cell battery packs Precautions for safe Handling and Use
Storage:
Store in a cool (preferable below 30°C), well ventil ated area, away from moisture, sources of heat, open flames, food and drink.
Elevated temperatures can result in shortened battery life. Temperautes above100°C may result in battery leakage and rupture.
In locations that handle large quantities of lithium batteries, such as warehouses,lithium batteries should be isolated from unnecessary combustibles.
Keep batteries in original packaging until use and do not jumble them.
Mechanical
Containment:
If potting or sealing the battery in an airtight or watertight container is required,consult Ansmann AG representative for precautionary suggestions. Do not obstruct safety release vents on batteries. Encapsulation of batteries will not allow cell venting and can cause high pressure rupture.
Handling:
Accidental short circuit for a few seconds will not seriously affect the battery.
Prolonged short-circuit will cause the battery to lose energy, generate significantheat and cause the safety vent release vent to open. Sources of short-circuits include jumbled batteries in bulk containers, metal jewelry, metal covered tables or metal belts used for assembly of batteries into devices. Damaging a lithiumbattery may result in an internal short circuit.
The contents of an open battery, including a vented battery, when exposed to water, may result in a fire and / orexplosion. Crushed or damaged batteries may result in a fire.
If soldering or welding to the battery is required, consult your Ansmann representative for proper precautions to prevent seal damage or short-circuit. Charging:
Do not charge this batteries! This battery type is manufactured in a ready-to-use-state. It is not designed for recharging.
Recharging can cause battery leakage, or in some cases, can cause the safety release vent to open.
Inadvertent charging can occur if a battery is installed backwards.
Disposal:
Dispose in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations.
Special Protection Information
Ventilation Requirements:
Not necessary under normal conditions. Room ventilation may be required inareas where there are open or leaking batteries.
Respiratory Protection:
Not necessary under normal conditions. Avoid exposure to electrolyte fumes fromopen or leaking battery. In all fire situations, use self-contained breathingapparatus Eye Protection:
Not necessary under normal conditions. Wear safety glasses with side shields if handling an open or leaking battery.
Hand Protection:
Not necessary under normal conditions. Use neoprene or natural rubber gloves if handling an open or leaking battery Physical and Chemical Properties
Material - Safety - Data Sheet (MSDS)
Ansmann Lithium-Iron-Disulfide (Li-metal) Batteries
single cells and multi-cell battery packs - FeS2 is a brass-coloured, odourless mineral powder melting point: FeS2 decomposes at 1193°C- Lithium is a soft, silvery metal- Organic solvent is an odourless, colourless or light yellow liquid- Organic solvent is an odourless, colourless or light yellow liquid Stability and Reactivity
Product is stable under conditions described in Section 7.
Conditions to avoid:
Heat above 100° or incinerate. Deform. Mutilate. Cr ush. Pierce. Disassemble. Recharge. Short circuit. Expose over a long period to humid conditions.
Materials to avoid:
Oxidising agents, alkalis, water. Avoid electrolyte contact with aluminium or zinc.
Hazardous decomposition
products:
Hydrogen sulfide gas; Sulfur dioxide gas; Corrosive lithium hydroxide fumes Toxicological Information
Signs & symptoms:
None, unless battery ruptures. In the event of exposure to internal contents,corrosive fumes will be very irritating to skin, eyes and mucous membranes.
Overexposure can cause symptoms of non-fibrotic lung injury and membraneirritation.
Inhalation:
Skin contact:
Eye contact:
Ingestion:
Tissue damage to throat and gastro-respiratory tract if swallowed Medical conditions generally
aggravated by exposure:
In the event of exposure to internal contents, eczema, skin allergies, lung injuries, asthma and other respiratory disorders may occure.
Ecological Information
Mammalian effects:
None known if used / disposed of correctly Eco-toxicity:
None known if used / disposed of correctly Environmental fate:
None known if used / disposed of correctly Disposal Information
Do not incinerate, recharge, disassemble short, or subject cells to temperatures in excess of 100°C.
Such abuse can result in loss of seal, leakage, and/or cell explosion. Dispose of in accordance withappropriate local regulations.
When properly used and disposed the battery does not present environmental hazard. The battery does notcontain mercury, cadmium, or lead. Do not let internal components enter marine environment. Avoid release to waterways, wastewater or ground water.
Batteries must be completely discharged prior to disposal and / or the terminals must be taped or capped to prevent short circuit. This product does not contain any materials listed by the United Stated EPA asrequiring specific waste disposal requirements. When completely discharged it is not considered hazardous.
Disposal of large quantities of lithium power cells may be subject to Federal, State, or Local regulations.
In the European Union, manufacturing, handling and disposal of batteries is regulated on the basis of the
DIRECTIVE 2006/66/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 6 September 2006 on
batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators and repealing Directive 91/157/EEC.
Customers find detailed information on disposal in their specific countries using the web site of the European
Portable Batteries Association (http://www.epbaeurope.net/legislation_national.html)
Importers and users outside EU should consider the local laws and rules.
Material - Safety - Data Sheet (MSDS)
Ansmann Lithium-Iron-Disulfide (Li-metal) Batteries
single cells and multi-cell battery packs Transport Information
In general, the transportation of lithium-metal cells and batteries is regulated by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), International Maritime Dangerous GoodsCode (IMDG) and the US Department of Transportation. Li-metal batteries are classified in class 9 - miscellaneous dangerous goods as: - UN 3090, Lithium metal batteries- UN 3091, Lithium metal batteries contained in equipment, or- UN 3091, Lithium metal batteries packed with equipment.
In the absence of exceptions, these batteries must be shipped in quantities that comply with the limitationscontained in the Regulations (see DGR Table 4.2). Also, they must be contained in specification packaging prescribed by the ICAO Technical Instructions and IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. A completedpackage must display a Class 9 hazard label in addition to markings that identify the applicable propershipping name and UN number. A shipper must document the shipment using a Shipper’s Declarationfor Dangerous Goods.
Exceptions:
Ansmann Li-FeS2 cells containing less than 1gram of lithium or multicell packs containing less than 2g
of lithium which are type proven to meet the requirement of each test in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria,
Part III, sub-section 38.3, 5th revised edition, can be shipped as none regulated as Dangerous Goods when
they meet the following criteria for shipment:
1. For air shipments, meet the requirements listed in the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR),
53rd edition, section II of packing instructions 968 (lithium batteries), 969 (lithium batteries packed with
equipment) , 970 (lithium batteries contained in equipment)
2. International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG) pursuant to Special Provisions 188 and 230
3. Meet the requirements for the US Department of Transport (DOT) listed in 49 CFR 173.185, special
provision 185 and 188
With limited exceptions, the transport of primary lithium batteries is prohibited aboard passenger aircraft.
They must be marked : “PRIMARY LITHIUM BATTERIES - FORBIDDEN FOR TRANSPORT ABOARD
PASSENGER AIRCRAFT” or “LITHIUM METAL BATTERIES – FORBIDDEN FOR TRANSPORT ABOARD
PASSENGER AIRCRAFT”
when manufacturing a new battery pack, one must assure that it is testedin accordance with the UN Model Regulations, Manual of Tests and Criteria,Part III, subsection 38.3 Label for Conveyance:
For the single cell batteries and multicell battery packs that are
non-restricted to transport (non-assigned to the Miscellaneous Class 9),
use Lithium Batteries Inside label.
For the single cell batteries and multicell battery packs which are restricted
to transport (assigned to Class 9), use Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous
Goods and UN Identification Number labels.
In all cases, refer to the product transport certificate issued by the manufacturer.
UN Numbers:
UN 3090 (shipment of cells and batteries in bulk)
UN 3091 (cells and batteries contained in equipment or packed with it)
Shipping Names:
Lithium Metal Batteries
Hazard Classification:
Depending on their lithium metal content, some single cells and small multicellbattery packs may be non-assigned to Class 9 (refer to transport certificate) Packing Group:
IMDG Code:
3090 (Lithium batteries)
3091 (Lithium batteries in or with equipment)
Marine Pollutant:
ADR Class:
Material - Safety - Data Sheet (MSDS)
Ansmann Lithium-Iron-Disulfide (Li-metal) Batteries
single cells and multi-cell battery packs Regulatory Information
Regulations specifically applicable to the product:- ACGIH and OSHA: see exposure limits of the internal - IATA / ICAO (air transportation): UN 3090 or UN 3091- Transportation within the US-DOT, 49 Code of Federal Regulations Risk Phrases
substance
Risk Phrases
Reacts violently with water, liberating extremelyflammable gases.
Harmful in contact with skin.
May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin Safety Phrases
In case of incident, seek medical attention Other Information
This information has been compiled from sources considered to be dependable and is, to the best of ourknowledge and belief, accurate and reliable as of the date compiled. However, no representation, warranty(either expressed or implied ) or guarantee is made to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of theinformation contained herein.
This information relates to the specific materials designated and may not be valid for such material used incombination with any other materials or in any process. It is the user’s responsibility to satisfy himself as tothe suitability and completeness of this information for his particular use.
Ansmann AG does not accept liability for any loss or damage that may occur, whether direct, indirect, incidentalor consequential, from the use of this information. Ansmann AG does not offer warranty against patent infringement

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