MSDS

Material Safety Data Sheet
May be used to comply with
OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200.
This standard must be consulted for specific requirements.
SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
Company Phone Number: 1-262-781-3600 or
13135 West Lisbon Road
1-800-729-3878 (Sawdust)
Brookfield, Wisconsin 53007
Emergency Contact Number: 1-800-424-9300
For International: 1-703-527-3887
Product Name:
Lithium-ion batteries
Cat. #48-11-0490: 0.9g ELC, 11 Wh (maximum)
Cat. #48-11-1815: 2.1g ELC, 27 Wh (max.)
Cat. #48-11-1828: 3.9g ELC, 47 Wh (max.)
Cat. #48-11-1830: 4.5g ELC, 57 Wh (max.)
Cat. #48-11-2401: 1.3g ELC, 16 Wh (max.)
Cat. #48-11-2830: 6.3g ELC, 80 Wh (max.)
Drawing Number: 3B
Issue Date: 01-Jan-2009
Supersedes Date: 01-Jan-2009
SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance/Odor: Solid article, odorless
WARNING: No exposure during routine handling of product. Hydrofluoric Acid Exposure During Fire
Fighting: This information is given for the use of professional fire fighters responding to a warehouse fire where
fire from other materials may incinerate batteries. This section is provided solely in case of exposure, during
fire fighting, to the combustion by-products.
Flammable: Organic components will burn if cell is incinerated. Combustion of cell contents will cause
evolution of Hydrogen Fluoride.
Potential Health Effects: Fluoride interferes with nerve impulse conduction causing severe pain or absence
of sensations
Likely Routes of Exposure: Hydrofluoric acid is extremely corrosive. Contact with hydrogen fluoride fumes
is to be avoided. Permissible exposure limit is 3ppm. In case of contact with hydrogen fluoride fumes,
immediately leave the area and seek first aid and
emergency medical attention. Symptoms may have delayed
onset. Fluoride ions penetrate skin readily causing destruction of deep tissue layers even bone. Fluoride
interferes with nerve impulse conduction causing severe pain or absence of sensations. Immediately flush eyes
or skin with water for at least 20 minutes to neutralize the acidity and remove some fluoride. Remove and
destroy all contaminated clothing and permeable personal possessions. Before re-use, impermeable possessions
should be soaked in benzalkonium chloride after washing. Following flushing of the affected areas, an iced
aqueous solution of benzalkonium chloride or 2.5% calcium gluconate gel should be applied to react with the
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