BATTERY,NONRECHARGEABLE

Material Safety Data Sheet

`Item Name`
`Part Number/Trade Name`	`LITHIUM SULFUR DIOXIDE BATTERY BA-5600/U`
`National Stock Number`	`6135011682944`
`CAGE Code`	`0E1R2`
`Part Number Indicator`	`A`
`MSDS Number`	`184845`
`HAZ Code`	`A`

`Manufacturer Name`	`BALLARD BATTERY SYSTEMS CORP`
`Street`	`1164 WEST 15TH STREET`
`City`	`NORTH VANCOUVER, BC CANADA`
`Country`	`BC`
`Zip Code`	`V7P 1M9`
`Emergency Phone`	`604-986-4104`
`Information Phone`	`604-986-4104`

MSDS Preparer's Information

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SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics

`Specification Number`	`BA-5600/PSC-2`
`Specification Type/Grade/Class`	`N/R`
`Hazard Storage Compatibility Code`	`J7`
`NRC License Number`	`N/R`
`Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)`	`N/R`
`Appearance/Odor`	`SOLID`
`Boiling Point`	`N/R`
`Melting Point`	`N/R`
`Vapor Pressure`	`N/R`
`Vapor Density`	`N/R`
`Specific Gravity`	`N/R`
`Decomposition Temperature`	`UNKNOWN`
`Evaporation Rate`	`N/R`
`Solubility in Water`	`N/R`
`Percent Volatiles by Volume`	`N/R`
`Chemical pH`	`N/R`
`Corrosion Rate`	`UNKNOWN`
`Container Pressure Code`	`4`
`Temperature Code`	`8`
`Product State Code`	`S`

`Flash Point Method`	`UNK`
`Lower Explosion Limit`	`N/R`
`Upper Explosion Limit`	`N/R`
`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`
`Special Fire Fighting Procedures`	`USE SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING`
`Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards`	`SULFUR DIOXIDE GAS, CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE, LITHIUM OXIDE FUMES ARE HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS`

`Stability`	`YES`
`Stability Conditions to Avoid`	`MOIST SULFUR DIOXIDE IS CORROSIVE`
`Materials to Avoid`	`LITHIUM REACTS WITH WATER, AIR, & MOST MATERIALS`
`Hazardous Decomposition Products`	`RUPTURED BATT WILL RELEASE SULFUR DIOXIDE.COMB PROD:SULFUR DIOXIDE GAS,CARBON MONOXIDE,CARBON DIOXIDE,LITHIUM OXIDE FUME`
`Hazardous Polymerization`	`NO`
`Polymerization Conditions to Avoid`	`NOT APPLICABLE`
`LD50 - LD50 Mixture`	`ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS UNKNOWN`

`Route of Entry: Skin`	`NO`
`Route of Entry: Ingestion`	`NO`
`Route of Entry: Inhalation`	`YES`
`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`
`Carcinogenity: NTP`	`NO`
`Carcinogenity: IARC`	`NO`
`Carcinogenity: OSHA`	`NO`
`Explanation of Carcinogenity`	`NONE OF THE HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS ARE LISTEDAS CARCINOGENIC TO HUMANS BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA`
`Symptoms of Overexposure`	`EYE AND RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, DRY THROAT AND COUGHING. RHINITIS`
`Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure`	`NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER`
`Emergency/First Aid Procedures`	`FOR SULFUR DIOXIDE EXPOSURE-REMOVE TO VENTILATED AREA. CONSULT PHYSICIAN`

`Steps if Material Released/Spilled`	`NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER`
`Neutralizing Agent`	`NOT APPLICABLE`
`Waste Disposal Method`	`ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATIONS`
`Handling and Storage Precautions`	`STORE IN WELL VENTILATED AREA EQUIPPED W/SPRINKLER SYSTEMS & AWAY FROM FLAMMABLES`
`Other Precautions`	`NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER`

`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 Hygenic Practices`	`WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING`

`Volatile Organic Compounds (P/G)`	`0`
`Volatile Organic Compounds (G/L)`	`0`