1) Article Safety Data Sheet - Lithium Batteries Edition date: January 19th, 2011 Version: 2011-01-19 RENATA SA Kreuzenstrasse 30 CH-4452 ITINGEN / Switzerland Tel: +41 61 975 75 75 Fax: +41 61 975 75 95 Section I - Product identification Product Name: Primary (non-rechargeable) Lithium Battery Nominal Voltage: 3.0 V Models: Coin Type Cells CR Series see Annex I Chemical System: Lithium Manganese Dioxide (Li + MnO LiMnO ) 2 2 Primary NOT designated for Recharge Section II - Hazardous ingredients IMPORTANT NOTE: The battery should not be opened or exposed to heat because exposure of the following ingredients contained within could be harmful under some circumstances. Chemical Name CAS No. Content % of total weight Manganese Dioxide (MnO ) 1313-13-9 17 - 48 2 7439-93-2 1.1 - 3.3 Lithium* Propylene Carbonate (PC) 108-32-7 3 - 9 1,2 dimethoxy ethane (DME) 110-71-4 1 - 3.5 Lithium Perchlorate (LiClO ) 7791-03-9 0.2 - 0.8 4 * Approximate weight content of lithium in each model can be found in Annex I 1) This Article Safety Data Sheet is provided as a service to our customers. Based on the definition of the term article in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR Subpart 1910.1200, there is no requirement for a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for lithium primary coin cells. Notification is not required because these products are articles that do not release a covered toxic chemical under the normal conditions of processing or use. Disclaimer: The batteries are exempt articles and are not subject to hazard Communication Standard Requirement. This sheet is provided as technical information only. The information contained in this Product Safety Data Sheet has been established to the best of RENATA SA s knowledge and belief. RENATA SA makes no representation and provides no warranty or guarantee regarding the contents of this Product Safety Data Sheet and excludes its liability, express or implied. Renata SA Tel. +41 (0)61 975 75 75 sales renata.com CH-4452 Itingen/Switzerland Fax. +41 (0)61 975 75 95 www.renata.com The information and recommendations set forth are made in good faith and believed to be accurate as of the date of preparation. RENATA S.A. makes no warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to this information and disclaims all liabilities from reliance on it. Article Safety Data Sheet - Lithium Batteries Version: 2011-01-07 Page 1 of 12 Section III - Possible Hazards The chemicals mentioned in Section II are contained in a sealed can. Risk of exposure occurs only if the battery is mechanically or electrically abused (see Safety precautions in Section VII). The most likely risk is acute exposure when a cell vents. DME is believed to be slightly to moderately toxic, PC moderately toxic. LiClO is irritating to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. 4 Lithium can cause thermal and chemical burns upon contact with the skin. Contact with electrolyte and extruded lithium with skin and eyes should be avoided. Section IV - First Aid Procedures None unless internal material exposure. Skin contact: Skin contact with contents of an opened battery can cause irritation, flush immediately with copious amounts of water. Remove contaminated clothing. If irritation persists, get medical help Eye contact: Contents of an opened battery can cause severe irritation, flush immediately thoroughly with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention immediately. Inhalation: Do not inhale leaked material. Provide immediately fresh air, if irritation persists, get medical help. Section V - Fire Fighting Instructions Flash point of electrolyte solvents (C): DME: -6C, PC: 123C Mixture: 20C Extinguishing Media: see Special Fire Fighting Procedure Flammable Limits: Not available Special Fire Fighting Procedure: In case of fire in an adjacent area, use water. CO or dry chemical 2 extinguishers if cells are packed in their original containers since the fuel of the fire is basically paper products. For bulk quantities of unpackaged cells use for example LITH-X (Graphite Base). In this case, do not use water. In a small room, remember that the supply of oxygen is quickly consumed in feeding a lithium fire. As with any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus to avoid inhalation of hazardous decomposition products. Section VI - Accidental Release Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled: The preferred response is to leave the area and allow the batteries to cool and the vapours to dissipate. Avoid skin and eye contact or inhalation of vapours. Collect all released material in a plastic lined metal container and remove spilled liquid with absorbent. Doing this, protect your skin and eyes with gloves and protection glasses. Avoid direct contact with internal components. Renata SA Tel. +41 (0)61 975 75 75 sales renata.com CH-4452 Itingen/Switzerland Fax. +41 (0)61 975 75 95 www.renata.com The information and recommendations set forth are made in good faith and believed to be accurate as of the date of preparation. RENATA S.A. makes no warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to this information and disclaims all liabilities from reliance on it. Article Safety Data Sheet - Lithium Batteries Version: 2011-01-07 Page 2 of 12