| Common Name: | HIGH POWER LITHIUM ION BATTERY, PHOSPHATE-BASED |
| Manufacturer: | A123 SYSTEMS |
| SDS Revision Date: | 2/17/2006 |
| SDS Format: | No Format Specified |
| Item Number(s): | 2YA88, 2YA89, 2YA90, 2YA91, 2YA92, 2YA93, 2YA94, 2YA95, 2YA96, 2YA97, 2YA98, 2YA99, 5YAV9 |
| Manufacturer Model Number(s): |
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A123 SYSTEMS
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT NAME: HIGH POWER LITHIUM ION BATTERY, PHOSPHATE-BASED
PREPARATION DATE: FEBRUARY 17, 2006
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: NOT REQUIRED WITH NORMAL USE
NFPA RATING (USA):
0
0
0
EC CLASSIFICATION: NOT DANGEROUS
WHMIS (CANADA): NOT WHMIS CONTROLLED
TRANSPORTATION: NO PLACARD REQUIRED
| SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY INFORMATION |  |
PRODUCT NAME: HIGH POWER LITHIUM ION BATTERY, PHOSPHATE-BASED
PRODUCT CODE: 10ANR26650M1-1, 629249-00
PRODUCT USE: ELECTRICAL
CHEMICAL FAMILY: MIXTURE
SYNONYMS: HIGH POWER LITHIUM ION CELL, PHOSPHATE-BASED
MANUFACTURER:
A123 SYSTEMS INC.
ARSENAL ON THE CHARLES
1 KINGSBURY AVE
WATERTOWN, MA 02472
PHONE NUMBER: (617) 778-5700
FAX: (617) 778-5749
24-HOUR EMERGENCY:
CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300
| SECTION 2: COMPOSITION AND INGREDIENT INFORMATION | |
AS A SOLID, MANUFACTURED ARTICLE, EXPOSURE TO HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS IS NOT
EXPECTED WITH NORMAL USE.
USA:
THIS BATTERY IS AN ARTICLE PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1910.1200 AND, AS SUCH, IS
NOT SUBJECT TO THE OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD REQUIREMENT. THE
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET CONTAINS VALUABLE
INFORMATION CRITICAL TO THE SAFE HANDLING AND PROPER USE OF THE PRODUCT.
THIS MSDS SHOULD BE RETAINED AND AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES AND OTHER USERS OF
THIS PRODUCT.
CANADA:
THIS IS NOT A CONTROLLED PRODUCT UNDER WHMIS.
THIS PRODUCT MEETS THE DEFINITION OF A "MANUFACTURED ARTICLE" AND IS NOT
SUBJECT TO THE REGULATIONS OF THE HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS ACT.
| SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION | |
PREPARATION HAZARDS AND CLASSIFICATION:
NOT DANGEROUS WITH NORMAL USE. THE BATTERY SHOULD NOT BE OPENED OR BURNED.
EXPOSURE TO THE INGREDIENTS CONTAINED WITHIN OR THEIR COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
COULD BE HARMFUL.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES (EC):
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT CLASSIFIED AS DANGEROUS ACCORDING TO DIRECTIVE
1999/45/EC AND ITS AMENDMENTS. THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS DANGEROUS INGREDIENTS
HOWEVER, THERE IS NO EXPECTED RELEASE DURING USE OF THE PRODUCT AND THERE
IS A BARRIER PREVENTING EXPOSURE OF THE USER AND THE ENVIRONMENT.
APPEARANCE, COLOR AND ODOR: SOLID OBJECT WITH NO ODOR.
PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF EXPOSURE:
THESE CHEMICALS ARE CONTAINED IN A SEALED ENCLOSURE.
RISK OF EXPOSURE OCCURS ONLY IF THE CELL IS MECHANICALLY, THERMALLY OR
ELECTRICALLY ABUSED TO THE POINT OF COMPROMISING THE ENCLOSURE.
IF THIS OCCURS, EXPOSURE TO THE ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION CONTAINED WITHIN CAN
OCCUR BY INHALATION, INGESTION, EYE CONTACT AND SKIN CONTACT.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
ACUTE (SHORT TERM):
SEE SECTION 8 FOR EXPOSURE CONTROLS
IN THE EVENT THAT THIS BATTERY HAS BEEN RUPTURED, THE ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION
CONTAINED WITHIN THE BATTERY WOULD BE CORROSIVE AND CAN CAUSE BURNS.
INHALATION:
INHALATION OF MATERIALS FROM A SEALED BATTERY IS NOT AN EXPECTED ROUTE OF
EXPOSURE. VAPORS OR MISTS FROM A RUPTURED BATTERY MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY
IRRITATION.
INGESTION:
SWALLOWING OF MATERIALS FROM A SEALED BATTERY IS NOT AN EXPECTED ROUTE OF
EXPOSURE. SWALLOWING THE CONTENTS OF AN OPEN BATTERY CAN CAUSE SERIOUS
CHEMICAL BURNS OF MOUTH, ESOPHAGUS, AND GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT.
SKIN:
CONTACT BETWEEN THE BATTERY AND SKIN WILL NOT CAUSE ANY HARM. SKIN CONTACT
WITH CONTENTS OF AN OPEN BATTERY CAN CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS TO
THE SKIN.
EYE:
CONTACT BETWEEN THE BATTERY AND THE EYE WILL NOT CAUSE ANY HARM.
EYE CONTACT WITH CONTENTS OF AN OPEN BATTERY CAN CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION
OR BURNS TO THE EYE.
CHRONIC (LONG TERM): SEE SECTION 11 FOR ADDITIONAL TOXICOLOGICAL DATA
NOT APPLICABLE
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: NOT AVAILABLE
| SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES | |
INHALATION:
IF CONTENTS OF AN OPENED BATTERY ARE INHALED, REMOVE SOURCE OF
CONTAMINATION OR MOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. OBTAIN MEDICAL ADVICE.
EYE CONTACT:
IF EYE CONTACT WITH CONTENTS OF AN OPEN BATTERY OCCURS, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
THE CONTAMINATED EYE(S) WITH LUKEWARM, GENTLY FLOWING WATER FOR AT LEAST 30
MINUTES WHILE HOLDING THE EYELIDS OPEN. NEUTRAL SALINE SOLUTION MAY BE USED
AS SOON AS IT IS AVAILABLE. IF NECESSARY, CONTINUE FLUSHING DURING
TRANSPORT TO EMERGENCY CARE FACILITY. TAKE CARE NOT TO RINSE CONTAMINATED
WATER INTO THE UNAFFECTED EYE OR ONTO FACE. QUICKLY TRANSPORT VICTIM TO AN
EMERGENCY CARE FACILITY.
SKIN CONTACT:
IF SKIN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS OF AN OPEN BATTERY OCCURS, AS QUICKLY AS
POSSIBLE REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING, SHOES AND LEATHER GOODS. IMMEDIATELY
FLUSH WITH LUKEWARM, GENTLY FLOWING WATER FOR AT LEAST 30 MINUTES.
IF IRRITATION OR PAIN PERSISTS, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. COMPLETELY
DECONTAMINATE CLOTHING, SHOES AND LEATHER GOODS BEFORE REUSE OR DISCARD.
INGESTION:
IF INGESTION OF CONTENTS OF AN OPEN BATTERY OCCURS, NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY
MOUTH IF VICTIM IS RAPIDLY LOSING CONSCIOUSNESS, OR IS UNCONSCIOUS OR
CONVULSING. HAVE VICTIM RINSE MOUTH THOROUGHLY WITH WATER. DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING. HAVE VICTIM DRINK 60 TO 240 ML (2-8 OZ.) OF WATER. IF VOMITING
OCCURS NATURALLY, HAVE VICTIM LEAN FORWARD TO REDUCE RISK OF ASPIRATION.
HAVE VICTIM RINSE MOUTH WITH WATER AGAIN. QUICKLY TRANSPORT VICTIM TO AN
EMERGENCY CARE FACILITY.
| SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES | |
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES:
IN THE EVENT THAT THIS BATTERY HAS BEEN RUPTURED, THE ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION
CONTAIN WITHIN THE BATTERY WOULD BE FLAMMABLE. LIKE ANY SEALED CONTAINER,
BATTERY CELLS MAY RUPTURE WHEN EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT; THIS COULD RESULT
IN THE RELEASE OF FLAMMABLE OR CORROSIVE MATERIALS.
SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
USE WATER OR OTHER EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR THE SURROUNDING
FIRE.
UNSUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: NOT AVAILABLE
EXPLOSION DATA:
SENSITIVITY TO MECHANICAL IMPACT:
THIS MAY RESULT IN RUPTURE IN EXTREME CASES.
SENSITIVITY TO STATIC DISCHARGE: NOT APPLICABLE
SPECIFIC HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE CHEMICAL:
FIRES INVOLVING LITHIUM BATTERIES CAN BE CONTROLLED WITH WATER. WHEN WATER
IS USED, HOWEVER, HYDROGEN GAS MAY EVOLVE. IN A CONFINED SPACE, HYDROGEN
GAS CAN FORM AN EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE. IN THIS SITUATION, SMOTHERING AGENTS ARE
RECOMMENDED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND PRECAUTIONS FOR FIREFIGHTERS:
AS FOR ANY FIRE, EVACUATE THE AREA AND FIGHT THE FIRE FROM A SAFE DISTANCE.
WEAR A PRESSURE-DEMAND, SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL
PROTECTIVE GEAR. FIGHT FIRE FROM A PROTECTED LOCATION OR A SAFE DISTANCE.
NFPA:
HEALTH 0
FLAMMABILITY 0
INSTABILITY 0
| SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES | |
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS:
RESTRICT ACCESS TO AREA UNTIL COMPLETION OF CLEAN-UP.
DO NOT TOUCH THE SPILLED MATERIAL.
WEAR ADEQUATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AS INDICATED IN SECTION 8.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS:
PREVENT MATERIAL FROM CONTAMINATING SOIL AND FROM ENTERING SEWERS OR
WATERWAYS.
METHODS FOR CONTAINMENT:
STOP THE LEAK IF SAFE TO DO SO. CONTAIN THE SPILLED LIQUID WITH DRY
SAND OR EARTH. CLEAN UP SPILLS IMMEDIATELY.
METHODS FOR CLEAN-UP:
ABSORB SPILLED MATERIAL WITH AN INERT ABSORBENT (DRY SAND OR EARTH).
SCOOP CONTAMINATED ABSORBENT INTO AN ACCEPTABLE WASTE CONTAINER.
COLLECT ALL CONTAMINATED ABSORBENT AND DISPOSE OF ACCORDING TO DIRECTIONS
IN SECTION 13. SCRUB THE AREA WITH DETERGENT AND WATER; COLLECT ALL
CONTAMINATED WASH WATER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.
| SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE | |
HANDLING:
DO NOT OPEN, DISSEMBLE, CRUSH OR BURN BATTERY. DO NOT EXPOSE BATTERY TO
EXTREME HEAT OR FIRE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RECHARGE THE BATTERY.
STORAGE:
STORE BATTERY IN A DRY LOCATION. KEEP AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. ELEVATED
TEMPERATURES CAN RESULT IN SHORTENED BATTERY LIFE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
CHILDREN.
| SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION | |
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
USE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION OR OTHER ENGINEERING CONTROLS TO CONTROL
SOURCES OF DUST, MIST, FUME AND VAPOR.
PERSONAL PROTECTION:
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
SKIN PROTECTION:
NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. WEAR NEOPRENE OR NATURAL RUBBER
GLOVES IF HANDLING AN OPEN OR LEAKING BATTERY.
EYE PROTECTION:
NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES IF HANDLING AN
OPEN OR LEAKING BATTERY.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
HAVE A SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE-WASH FOUNTAIN READILY AVAILABLE IN THE
IMMEDIATE WORK AREA.
HYGIENE MEASURES:
DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE IN WORK AREAS. MAINTAIN GOOD HOUSEKEEPING.
| SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES | |
PHYSICAL STATE: SOLID
VAPOR PRESSURE (MMHg @ 20 DEG. C): NOT APPLICABLE
APPEARANCE: BATTERY
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1): NOT APPLICABLE
pH: NOT APPLICABLE
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: INSOLUBLE
RELATIVE DENSITY (WATER = 1): NOT AVAILABLE
WATER / OIL DISTRIBUTION COEFFICIENT: NOT APPLICABLE
BOILING POINT: NOT APPLICABLE
ODOR TYPE: ODORLESS
MELTING POINT: NOT APPLICABLE
ODOR THRESHOLD: NOT APPLICABLE
VISCOSITY: NOT APPLICABLE
EVAPORATION RATE (n-BUTYL ACETATE = 1): NOT APPLICABLE
OXIDIZING PROPERTIES: NOT APPLICABLE
AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE (DEG. C): NOT APPLICABLE
FLASH POINT AND METHOD (DEG. C): NOT APPLICABLE
FLAMMABILITY LIMITS (%): NOT APPLICABLE
| SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY | |
STABILITY: STABLE
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
AVOID EXPOSING THE BATTERY TO FIRE OR HIGH TEMPERATURE. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE,
CRUSH, SHORT OR INSTALL WITH INCORRECT POLARITY. AVOID MECHANICAL OR
ELECTRICAL ABUSE.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: NOT AVAILABLE
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
THIS MATERIAL MAY RELEASE TOXIC FUMES IF BURNED OR EXPOSED TO FIRE.
POSSIBILITY OF HAZARDOUS REACTIONS: NOT AVAILABLE
| SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
IRRITATION:
RISK OF IRRITATION OCCURS ONLY IF THE CELL IS MECHANICALLY, THERMALLY OR
ELECTRICALLY ABUSED TO THE POINT OF COMPROMISING THE ENCLOSURE.
IF THIS OCCURS, IRRITATION TO THE SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT MAY
OCCUR.
SENSITIZATION: NOT AVAILABLE
NEUROLOGICAL EFFECTS: NOT AVAILABLE
TERATOGENICITY: NOT APPLICABLE
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: NOT APPLICABLE
MUTAGENICITY (GENETIC EFFECTS): NOT APPLICABLE
TOXICOLOGICALLY SYNERGISTIC MATERIALS: NOT AVAILABLE
| SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
ECOTOXICITY: NOT AVAILABLE
MOBILITY: NOT AVAILABLE
PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY: NOT AVAILABLE
BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL: NOT AVAILABLE
OTHER ADVERSE EFFECTS: NOT AVAILABLE
| SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS | |
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:
BATTERY RECYCLING IS ENCOURAGED. DO NOT DUMP INTO ANY SEWERS, ON THE GROUND
OR INTO ANY BODY OF WATER. STORE MATERIAL FOR DISPOSAL AS INDICATED IN
SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE.
USA:
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS AND
REGULATIONS.
CANADA:
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, PROVINCIAL AND FEDERAL LAWS AND
REGULATIONS.
EC:
WASTE MUST BE DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH RELEVANT EC DIRECTIVES AND
NATIONAL, REGIONAL AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL REGULATIONS.
FOR DISPOSAL WITHIN THE EC, THE APPROPRIATE CODE ACCORDING TO THE EUROPEAN
WASTE CATALOGUE (EWC) SHOULD BE USED.
| SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION | |
LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE SHIPPING REGULATIONS AS
PRESCRIBED BY INDUSTRY AND LEGAL STANDARDS WHICH INCLUDES COMPLIANCE WITH
THE UN RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS; IATA DANGEROUS
GOODS REGULATIONS SPECIAL PROVISION A45, AND APPLICABLE U.S. DOT
REGULATIONS FOR THE SAFE TRANSPORT OF LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES. EACH CELL OR
BATTERY HAS BEEN TESTED UNDER PROVISIONS OF THE UN MANUAL OF TESTS AND
CRITERIA, PART III, SUB-SECTION 38.3 AND ARE CLASSIFIED AS NON-DANGEROUS
GOODS.
| SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION | |
USA:
TSCA STATUS:
ALL INGREDIENTS IN THE PRODUCT ARE LISTED ON THE TSCA INVENTORY.
SARA TITLE III:
SEC. 302/304: NONE
SEC 311/312: NONE
SEC. 313: NONE
CERCLA RQ: NONE
CALIFORNIA PROP 65:
THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO
CAUSE CANCER OR REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY.
CANADA:
THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HAZARD CRITERIA OF
THE CONTROLLED PRODUCTS REGULATIONS AND THE MSDS CONTAINS ALL THE
INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE CONTROLLED PRODUCTS REGULATIONS.
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: NOT CONTROLLED
NSNR STATUS (NEW SUBSTANCE NOTIFICATION REGULATIONS):
LITHIUM HEXAFLUOROPHOSPHATE IS LISTED ON THE NDSL. ALL OTHER INGREDIENTS
IN THE PRODUCT ARE LISTED, AS REQUIRED, ON CANADA'S DOMESTIC SUBSTANCES
LIST (DSL).
NPRI SUBSTANCES (NATIONAL POLLUTANT RELEASE INVENTORY):
THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY NPRI CHEMICALS.
EC CLASSIFICATION FOR THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION:
SYMBOL:
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT CLASSIFIED AS DANGEROUS ACCORDING TO DIRECTIVE
1999/45/EC AND ITS AMENDMENTS.
RISK PHRASES: NONE
SAFETY PHRASES:
S2: KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
| SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION | |
PREPARATION INFORMATION:
PREPARATION DATE: FEBRUARY 17, 2006
REVISION SUMMARY: NOT APPLICABLE
PREPARED BY:
LEHDER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LIMITED
704 MARA STREET
SUITE 210
PT. EDWARD, ON N7V 1X4
WWW.LEHDER.COM
PHONE: (519) 336-4101
DISCLAIMER:
WHILE LEHDER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LIMITED BELIEVES THAT THE DATA SET
FORTH HEREIN IS ACCURATE, AS OF THE DATE HEREOF, LEHDER MAKES NO WARRANTY
WITH RESPECT THERETO AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR RELIANCE
THEREON. SUCH DATA IS OFFERED SOLELY FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION, INVESTIGATION
AND VERIFICATION.
MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMER:
THE INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS SET FORTH ARE MADE IN GOOD FAITH AND
BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE AT THE DATE OF PREPARATION. A123 SYSTEMS MAKES NO
WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WITH RESPECT TO THIS INFORMATION AND
RECOMMENDATIONS AND DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FROM RELIANCE ON IT.
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