Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

ULTRALIFE LITHIUM MANGANESE DIOXIDE BATTERIES (CELLS)

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

Used in electronic instruments, logic controllers and as a back up energy source. Also as
low drain energy source. CARE is needed to protect from heat if battery is soldered into
circuit. DO NOT recharge. Follow manufacturers directions regarding connection, circuit
protection. Normally fitted with resettable PTC overload protection.

SYNONYMS

"dry cell battery, containing lithium 3 volt Nominal", "manganese dioxide/lithium metal"

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

RISK

Irritating to eyes.
May impair fertility.
May cause harm to the unborn child.
Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through
inhalation.
Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

SWALLOWED

  Accidental ingestion of the material may be harmful; animal experiments indicate that ingestion of less than 150 gram may be fatal or may produce serious damage to the health of the individual.  Not normally a hazard due to physical form of product.  Overexposure is unlikely in this form and quantity.  

EYE

  This material can cause eye irritation and damage in some persons.  Not normally a hazard due to physical form of product.  Overexposure is unlikely in this form and quantity.  

SKIN

  The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or skin irritation following contact (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable gloves be used in an occupational setting.  Not normally a hazard due to physical form of product.  Overexposure is unlikely in this form and quantity.  

INHALED

  There is some evidence to suggest that this material, if inhaled, can irritate the throat and lungs of some persons.  Not normally a hazard due to physical form of product.  Overexposure is unlikely in this form and quantity.  

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

  Ample evidence exists from experimentation that reduced human fertility is directly caused by exposure to the material.  Ample evidence exists, from results in experimentation, that developmental disorders are directly caused by human exposure to the material.  

  The released contents from a damaged battery are considered highly  hazardous.  A damaged battery will release pasty alkali electrolyte and its  decomposition products, as well as lithium related products.  The primary routes of exposure to any contents released would be skin and  eye contact; and, if heat is involved, inhalation of vapour. Inhalation of  vapours may cause inflammation of the mucous membranes, larynx and bronchi,  pulmonary oedema, nausea and vomiting.  First aid measures relate to contents released.