BALLARD BATTERY SYSTEMS CORP -- LITHIUM SULFUR DIOXIDE BATTERY BA-5600/U  -- 6135-01-168-2944
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:LITHIUM SULFUR DIOXIDE BATTERY BA-5600/U
MSDS Date:01/20/1995
FSC:6135
NIIN:01-168-2944
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BALLARD BATTERY SYSTEMS CORP
Address:1164 WEST 15TH STREET
City:NORTH VANCOUVER, BC CANADA
Country:BC
Info Phone Num:604-986-4104
Emergency Phone Num:604-986-4104
CAGE:0E1R2
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CANADIAN COMMERCIAL CORP
Address:50 OCONNOR ST 11TH FLOOR
Box:City:OTTAWA, ONT
Country:CN
Phone:613-996-0034
CAGE:98247
Company Name:EAGLE-PICHER ENERGY PRODUCTS CORP
Address:13136 82A AVENUE
Box:City:SURREY,  V3W 9Y6
State:BC
Country:US
Phone:604-543-4350
CAGE:0E1R2

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:LITHIUM METAL
CAS:7439-93-2
RTECS #:OJ5540000
Fraction by Wt: 2.8%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

Ingred Name:SULFUR DIOXIDE (SARA III)
CAS:7446-09-5
RTECS #:WS4550000
Fraction by Wt: 27.1%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:5 PPM/5 STEL
ACGIH TLV:2 PPM/5 STEL; 9293

Ingred Name:ACETONITRILE (SARA III)
CAS:75-05-8
RTECS #:AL7700000
Fraction by Wt: 9.1%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:40PPM/60 STEL
ACGIH TLV:40PPM/60STEL; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: 10-20 PPM IRRITATING; 100 PPM
    DANGEROUS; ABOVE 400 PPM LIFE THREATENING. RHINITIS, DRY THORAT &
    COUGH. EYE & RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRIT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS ARE
    LISTED AS CARCINOGENIC TO HUMANS BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE AND RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, DRY THROAT AND
    COUGHING. RHINITIS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:FOR SULFUR DIOXIDE EXPOSURE-REMOVE TO VENTILATED AREA.
    CONSULT PHYSICIAN.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:FOR BURNING BATT USE CLASS D EXTRS,LITH-X,POWDERED
    GRAPHITE,MET-L-X.WATER SPRAY,CO2 TO LOWER TEMP & EXT FIRE IN PKG
    MATL
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SULFUR DIOXIDE GAS, CARBON MONOXIDE,
    CARBON DIOXIDE, LITHIUM OXIDE FUMES ARE HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION
    PRODUCTS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN WELL VENTILATED AREA EQUIPPED
    W/SPRINKLER SYSTEMS & AWAY FROM FLAMMABLES.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:FULL FACE CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE ABOVE 20 PPM.
Ventilation:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Protective Gloves:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Eye Protection:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER USE AND BEFORE
    EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:Z6
Appearance and Odor:SOLID

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
LITHIUM REACTS WITH WATER, AIR, & MOST MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOIST SULFUR DIOXIDE IS CORROSIVE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:RUPTURED BATT WILL RELEASE SULFUR
    DIOXIDE.COMB PROD:SULFUR DIOXIDE GAS,CARBON MONOXIDE,CARBON
    DIOXIDE,LITHIUM OXIDE FUME

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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