MSDS

Page 2 of 4
Lithium Manganese Dioxide Coin Cell Batteries
January, 2010
©2010 Energizer
Lithium Trifluoromethanesulfonimide
(CAS# 90076-65-6)
None established None established 0-3
Manganese Dioxide
(CAS# 1313-13-9)
5 mg/m
3
Ceiling (as Mn) 0.2 mg/m
3
TWA (as Mn) 12-42
Propylene Carbonate
(CAS# 108-32-7)
None established None established 0-8
Non-Hazardous Components:
Steel
(iron CAS# 7439-89-6)
Plastic and Other
None established
None established
None established
None established
20
Balance
SECTION 4 – FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion: Seek medical attention immediately. Do not induce vomiting or give food or drink. Have physician call the NATIONAL BATTERY
INGESTION HOTLINE for advice and follow-up (202-625-3333) collect day or night.
Physician’s note: 3 volt lithium coin batteries lodged in the esophagus should be removed immediately. Leakage, chemical burns and
potential perforation can occur within hours of ingestion. Contact the NATIONAL BATTERY INGESTION HOTLINE [phone]) collect, day
or night for detailed medical advice on first aid measures for the ingestion of a lithium coin battery.
Inhalation: Provide fresh air and seek medical attention.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with soap and water.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes, lifting upper and lower lids, until no evidence of the
chemical remains. Seek medical attention.
Note: Carbon black is listed as a possible carcinogen by International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).
SECTION 5- FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
In case of fire where lithium batteries are present, flood area with water or smother with a Class D fire extinguishant appropriate for lithium metal, such
as Lith-X. Water may not extinguish burning batteries but will cool the adjacent batteries and control the spread of fire. Burning batteries will burn
themselves out. Virtually all fires involving lithium batteries can be controlled by flooding with water. However, the contents of the battery will react with
water and form hydrogen gas. In a confined space, hydrogen gas can form an explosive mixture. In this situation, smothering agents are
recommended. A smothering agent will extinguish burning lithium batteries.
Emergency Responders should wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Burning lithium manganese dioxide batteries produce toxic and corrosive
lithium hydroxide fumes.
SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
To cleanup leaking batteries:
Ventilation Requirements: Room ventilation may be required in areas where there are open or leaking batteries.
Respiratory Protection: Avoid exposure to electrolyte fumes from open or leaking batteries.
Eye Protection: Wear safety glasses with side shields if handling an open or leaking battery.
Gloves: Use neoprene or natural rubber gloves if handling an open or leaking battery.
Battery materials should be collected in a leak-proof container.
SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
Storage: Store in a cool, well ventilated area. Elevated temperatures can result in shortened battery life. In locations that handle large quantities of
lithium batteries, such as warehouses, lithium batteries should be isolated from unnecessary combustibles.
Mechanical Containment: If potting or sealing the battery in an airtight or watertight container is required, consult your Energizer Battery
Manufacturing, Inc. 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.