Material Safety Data Sheet
MSDS 2.001.007

Lithium primary cylindrical cell (coiled)1.

Identification of the product and of the company undertaking

Product details
Trade name:

Lithium primary cylindrical cell (coiled)

Voltage:

3.0 V (or multiples of this in case of multi-cell configurations)Electrochemical system:

Lithium metal | organic electrolyte | manganese dioxide

Anode (negative):

Lithium metal

Cathode (positive):

Manganese dioxide

Type:

Lithium content per cell/battery:CR 2/3 AH

0.58 g

CR 123 A

0.58 g

CR 20,26 g

CR P2

1.16 g (6.0 V battery)Supplier details
Address:

VARTA Microbattery GmbHDaimlerstr. 1D-73479 Ellwangen/Jagst
Germany

Emergency telephone number:+49-7961-921-110

Legal Remark (U.S.A.)
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are a sub-requirement of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration(OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR Subpart 1910.1200. This Hazard Communication Standard does
not apply to various subcategories including anything defined by OSHA as an "article". OSHA has defined "article" asa manufactured item other than a fluid or particle; (i) which is formed to a specific shape or design during
manufacture; (ii) which has end use function(s) dependent in whole or in part upon its shape or design during end
use; and (iii) which under normal conditions of use does not release more than very small quantities, e.g. minute or
trace amounts of a hazardous chemical, and does not pose a physical hazard or health risk to employees.
Because all of our batteries are defined as "articles", they are exempted from the requirements of the Hazard
Communication Standard.
Legal remark (EU)
These batteries are no “substances” or “preparations” according to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 EC. Instead they
have to be regarded as “articles”, no substances are intended to be released during handling. Therefore there is noobligation to supply a MSDS according to Regulation (EC) 1907/2006, Article 31.
General remark
This “Safety Information” is provided as a service to our customers. The details presented are in accordance with ourpresent knowledge and experiences. They are no contractual assurances of product attributes.

2.

Hazards identification
The battery is sealed hermetically. Thus, the ingredients have no hazard potential, except the battery is violated ordismantled.

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If in case of mistreatment the ingredients are released, a spontaneously flammable gas mixture may be released
under certain circumstances (measures according to chapter 4 to 6).

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Attention: If batteries are treated wrong the danger of burns or bursts occurs. Batteries must not be heated above
100°C or incinerated. The battery contents must not get in contact with water. If the negative electrode gets in contact
with water or humidity hydrogen gas is formed, which may inflame spontaneously.

3.

Composition/information on ingredients

IngredientsContents
2-5%
13 - 40 %< 10 %< 10 %<5%CAS No.
7439-93-2
1313-13-9
108-32-7
110-71-4
33454-82-9

Hazard Symbols
F, CXnXi
FTXi

R Phrases
14/15 - 34
20/22
3660 - 61 - 11 - 19 - 20
36/37/38

Material
Lithium
Manganese dioxide
Propylene carbonate
1,2-Dimethoxy ethane
Lithium trifluoromethylsulfonate

CAS No.
7440-43-9
7439-92-1
7439-97-6

MaterialCadmium
LeadMercury

CAS No.

Material
Steel and nickel
Plastic

Heavy Metals
Contents< 1 mg/kg< 10 mg/kg< 0,1 mg/kg
Other IngredientsContents
33 – 74 %3 – 10 %4.

Hazard Symbols

XnXiFCT

HarmfulIrritating
Highly flammable
CorrosiveToxic

R Phrases

1114/15
1920
20/22
36
36/37/38
60
61

Highly flammable.
Reacts violently with water, liberating extremely flammable gases.
May form explosive peroxides.
Harmful by inhalation.
Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed
Irritating to eyes.
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
May impair fertility.
May cause harm to the unborn child.

First-aid measures

After inhalation:Fresh air. Seek for medical assistance.

After skin contact:

Remove solid particles immediately. Flush affected areas with plenty ofwater (at least 15 min.). Remove contaminated cloth immediately. Seek for
medical assistance.

After eye contact:

Flush the eye gently with plenty of water (at least 15 min.). Seek for medicalassistance.

After ingestion:Drink plenty of water. Avoid vomiting. Seek for medical assistance.
No trials for neutralization.

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Measures at accidental releaseMaterial Safety Data Sheet
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5.

Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media:

Metal fire extinction powder, rock salt or dry sand shall be used.

Extinguishing media with limited
suitability:

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is not suitable. Water has to be avoided.

Special protection equipment during
fire-fighting:Contamination cloth including breathing apparatus.

Special hazard:

Cells may explode and release metal parts.
At contact of anode material with water extremely flammable hydrogen gas
and caustic liquid are released.

Attention:

7.

Accidental release measures
Person related measures:

Wear personal protective equipment adapted to the situation (protection gloves,cloth, face protection, breathing protection).

Environment protection measures:

Bind released ingredients with powder (rock salt, sand).
Dispose off according to the local law and rules.
Avoid leached substances to penetrate into the earth, canalization or water.

Treatment for cleaning:If battery casing is dismantled, small amounts of electrolyte may leak. Package
the battery tightly including ingredients together with lime, sand or rock salt. Thenclean with water.

Handling and storage
Guideline for safe handling:

Storage:

Storage of large amounts:

VCI storage category:

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Always follow the warning information on the batteries and in the manuals ofdevices. Only use the recommended battery types.
Keep batteries away from children.
For devices to be used by children, the battery casing should be protectedagainst unauthorized access.
Unpacked batteries shall not lie about in bulk.
In case of battery change always replace all batteries by new ones of identical
type and brand.
Do not swallow batteries.
Do not throw batteries into water.
Do not throw batteries into fire.
Do not short-circuit batteries.
Do not recharge primary batteries.
Storage preferably at room temperature (approx. 20°C). Avoid large
temperature changes. Avoid direct sunlight. At higher temperature the electricalperformance may be reduced.
Storage of unpacked batteries can cause short circuit and heat generation.
If possible, store the batteries in original packaging (because of short circuit
protection and exemptions according to transport regulations);
A fire alarm is recommended;
For automatic fire extinction consider chapter 5 “Fire fighting measures”.
It is recommended to consider the “VCI Guideline for the mixed storage ofchemicals” and to handle lithium polymer batteries according to storage
category 11 (“combustible solids“).

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6.

Do not let used extinguishing media penetrate into surface water or groundwater. Dispose off properly.

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8.

Exposure controls/personal protection
Under normal conditions (during discharge) release of ingredients does not occur.

9.

Physical and chemical properties
Not applicable if closed.

10.

Stability and reactivity
Dangerous reactions:

11.

When heated above 100°C the risk of rupture occurs.

Toxicological information
Under normal conditions (during charge and discharge) release of ingredients does not occur. In case of accidental
release see information in chapter 2.
Swallowing of a battery can be harmful. Call the local Poison Control Centre for advice and follow-up.

12.

Ecological information
Lithium primary cylindrical cells do not contain heavy metals as defined by the European directives 2006/66/EC
Article 21.
For the state of California these batteries are considered as “free of perchlorate”.

13.

Disposal considerations
USA: Lithium primary cylindrical cells are classified by the federal government as non-hazardous waste and are safefor disposal in the normal municipal waste stream.
In the European Union, manufacturing, handling and disposal of batteries is regulated on the basis of the DIRECTIVE
2006/66/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 6 September 2006 on batteries andaccumulators and waste batteries and accumulators and repealing Directive 91/157/EEC. Customers find detailed
information on disposal in their specific countries using the web site of the European Portable Batteries Association(http://www.epbaeurope.net/legislation_national.html).
Importers and users outside EU should consider the local law and rules.
In order to avoid short circuit and heating, used lithium primary cylindrical cells should never be stored or transported
in bulk. Proper measures against short circuit are:
Storage of batteries in original packaging
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Transport informationGeneral considerations
Lithium primary cylindrical cells manufactured by VARTA Microbattery are considered to be “lithium metal cells” andare tested according to 38.3 of the “UN Manual of Tests and Criteria” for compliance with the requirements of special
provisions ADR 188, RID 188, IMDG 188, DOT / 49 CFR provision 173.185, and the requirements of IATA DGRpacking instruction 968. Positive test results required for non-dangerous goods classification are stated in dedicated“Declarations of Conformity”. In addition, the following conditions for non-dangerous goods classification are fulfilledby our products in original VARTA packaging:••••

The batteries contain an equivalent amount of not more than 1 g lithium per cell and 2 g lithium per battery.
The batteries are isolated in the packaging to avoid short circuits.
The packs are marked with a warning notice, that clearly states that the pack contains lithium batteries and must bequarantined, inspected and repacked if damaged.
For air transport, the total mass does not exceed 2.5 kg per pack); for other transports 30 kg are allowed.

USAPrimary (non-rechargeable) lithium batteries and cells are forbidden for transport aboard passenger carrying aircraft.
The outside of each package that contains primary (non-rechargeable) lithium batteries or cells must be marked"PRIMARY LITHIUM BATTERIES-FORBIDDEN FOR TRANSPORT ABOARD PASSENGER AIRCRAFT" on abackground of contrasting color.

16.

Regulatory information
Marking consideration:

European Union: According to Directive 2006/66/EC, the batteries have to bemarked with the crossed wheel bin symbol.

Water hazard class:(according to German Federal Water Management Act)
non-water pollution according to VwVwS Appendix 1(No. 1443 and 766)

Other informationNote:

Date of issue of the transport regulations: ADR 2009, IATA 2009, IMDG 2006,
DOT / 49 CFR 2008.

Issued by:

VARTA Microbattery GmbH
Quality / Environmental Management

Contact person:

Dr. Rainer Jostes
Tel. +49-7961-921-680
Fax +49-7961-921-73680
E-Mail: rainer.jostes@varta-microbattery.com

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