Aluminum chloride
anhydrous
(AlCl
3
)
1-5% 7446-70-0
R14, R22, R37, R41, R43.
S2, S8, S22, S24, S26,
S36, S45
Carbon
(C
n
)
3-4% 1333-86-4
NONE
KNOWN
Amount varies depending on cell size.
4. First Aid Measures
Inhalation
Remove from exposure, rest and keep warm.
In severe cases obtain medical attention.
Skin contact
Wash off skin thoroughly with water. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. In severe cases obtain medical attention.
Eye contact
Irrigate thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes.
Obtain medical attention.
Ingestion
Wash out mouth thoroughly with water and give plenty of water to drink.
Obtain medical attention.
Further treatment
All cases of eye contamination, persistent skin irritation and casualties who
have swallowed this substance or been affected by breathing its vapours
should be seen by a doctor.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
CO extinguishers or, even preferably, copious quantities of water or water-based foam, can be used to cool
down burning Li-SOCl cells and batteries, as long as the extent of the fire has not progressed to the point
that the lithium metal they contain is exposed (marked by deep red flames).
2
2
Do not use for this purpose sand, dry powder or soda ash , graphite powder or fire blankets.
Use only metal (Class D) extinguishers on raw lithium.
Extinguishing media
Use water or CO
2
on burning Li-SOCl
2
cells or batteries
and class D fire extinguishing agent only on raw lithium.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Remove personnel from area until fumes dissipate. Do not breathe vapours or touch liquid with bare hands.
If the skin has come into contact with the electrolyte, it should be washed thoroughly with water.
Sand or earth should be used to absorb any exuded material. Seal leaking battery and contaminated
absorbent material in plastic bag and dispose of as Special Waste in accordance with local regulations.
MSDS Li-SOCl
2
Rev. 8 October 2008
19-48
ARB Approved IOM 19 - TLS RF Wireless 2 System (W2) Installation and Maintenance Guide - Executive Order VR-203 and VR-204
