3459H100 (D-PIG 100 oC)

Hazardous Ingredients

COMPOSITION / INFORMATION OSHA Hazards This product is a Hazard Class 9 Substance, Lithium Metal Battery, UN 3090 Note: The cell or battery described in this MSDS is a hermetically sealed stainless steel unit. There are no contacts or exposures from handling or using this cell or battery under normal conditions. Contact or exposure to the internal components can only occur if the cell or battery has leaked, been crushed, vented, or exploded. OSHA Status: The internal component (sulfuryl chloride) is hazardous under the criteria of the Federal OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1920.1200. DANGER:  CELLS AND/OR BATTERIES AND/OR BATTERY PACKS IN PRESSURIZED HOUSING SHOULD NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BE SUBJECT TO ANY HEATING PROCESS IN AREAS ACCESSIBLE BY PERSONNEL. ANY SUCH HEATING CAN CAUSE AN EXPLOSION RESULTING IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH.  INTERNAL CONTENTS ARE EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS. LEAKING FLUID IS CORROSIVE AND DANGEROUS TO INHALE.  BATTERIES ARE EXPLOSIVE AT HIGHER TEMPERATURES (ABOVE 180 C / 365 F), EXPOSED TO FIRE, CHARGED, SHORT CIRCUITED, OR CRUSHED. WARNING: IT IS DANGEROUS TO APPLY EXTRERNAL HEAT SOURCES TO BATTERIES. EXPLOSION MAY RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH.  DO NOT EXPOSE TO TEMPERATURES ABOVE TEMPERATURE RATING OF CELL (100 C / 212 F) AS SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER, DUE TO LEAK AND EXPLOSION HAZARD.DO NOT LET INTERNAL COMPONENTS ENTER MARINE ENVIRONMENTS. AVOID RELEASES INTO WATERWAYS, WASTEWATER OR GROUND WATER.  DEPASSIVATION WARNING: Depassivate using resistance loading only. Battery may be placed in warm sunlight or in a warm room. Do not expose to any heat source other than ambient heat. Depassivation techniques can vary significantly with the user. Vitzrocell will work with each customer’s unique situation on a case-by-case basis. Depassivation information may be obtained from VitzrocellUSA, Inc. (+1-832-850-7095).  DUE TO POTENTIAL UNRELIABILITY, IMPRECISION AND FAILURE POTENTIAL OF HEATING DEVICES, THE USE OF AN ADDED EXTERNAL HEAT SOURCE POSES A VERY REAL RISK OF PERSONAL INJORY OR DEATH TO PERSONS IN THE VICINITY OF A BATTERY BEING HEATED.  IF CELL LEAKS OR VENTS:

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation Carcinogenicity: Not listed by NTP, IARC, or regulated by OSHA.

Health hazards

Acute – Vapors are very irritating to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. Inhalation of large quantities of sulfuryl chloride may result in pulmonary edema. Chronic – Overexposure can cause symptoms of non-fibrotic lung injury Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Eye and mucous membrane irritation.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Asthma, other respiratory disorders, skin allergies, and eczema. Section 3 – HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION