Lithium metal anode/thionyl chloride cathode primary cylindrical cells and batteries including

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA The lithium metal thionyl chloride cells described in this information sheet are hermetically sealed and, provided the cell physical integrity is not compromised or the batteries containing the cells are not subject to electrical, mechanical or thermal abuse, the cell ingredients are not hazardous. To remain non-hazardous, the batteries should not be exposed to abuse, such as short circuit, recharge, temperatures above their design temperature, puncture, immersion in water, forced over-discharge or other electrical, mechanical or thermal abuse conditions which would cause the cells to vent or explode. In the event that the physical integrity of the batteries or cells is compromised by electrical, mechanical or thermal abuse, the hazard properties of the component ingredients are described in Section 3 herein. In the opinion of Tracer Technologies, Inc., the lithium metal thionyl chloride batteries and their component cells described herein are “articles” under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration