10. Stability and Reactivity
Product is stable under conditions described in Section 7.
Conditions to avoid
.
Heat above 100°C (150°C for the LSH 20-150 cells and the battery packs
assembled from them) or incinerate. Deform. Mutilate. Crush. Pierce. Disassemble
Recharge. Short circuit. Expose over a long period to humid conditions.
Materials to avoid
Oxidising agents, alkalis, water. Avoid electrolyte contact with aluminum or zinc
.
Hazardous
decomposition
Products
Hydrogen (H
2
) as well as Lithium oxide (Li
2
O) and Lithium hydroxide (LiOH) dust is
produced in case of reaction of
lithium metal
with water.
Chlorine (Cl
2
), Sulfur dioxide (SO
2
) and Disulfur dichloride (S
2
Cl
2
) are produced in
case of thermal decomposition of
thionyl chloride
above 140°C.
Hydrochloric acid (HCl) and Sulfur dioxide (SO
2
) are produced in case of reaction of
Thionyl chloride
with water at room temperature.
Hydrochloric acid (HCl) fumes, Lithium oxide, (Li
2
O), Lithium hydroxide (LiOH)
and Aluminum hydroxide (Al(OH)
3
) dust are produced in case of reaction of
Lithium tetrachloroaluminate
(LiAlCl
4
)
with water.
11. Toxicological Information
Signs & symptoms
None, unless battery ruptures. In the event of exposure to internal contents,
corrosive fumes will be very irritating to skin, eyes and mucous membranes.
Overexposure can cause symptoms of non-fibrotic lung injury and membrane
irritation.
Inhalation
Lung irritant.
Skin contact
Skin irritant
Eye contact
Eye irritant.
Ingestion
Tissue damage to throat and gastro-respiratory tract if swallowed.
Medical conditions
generally aggravated
by exposure
In the event of exposure to internal contents, eczema, skin allergies, lung
injuries, asthma and other respiratory disorders may occur.
12. Ecological Information
Mammalian effects
None known if used/disposed of correctly.
Eco-toxicity
None known if used/disposed of correctly.
Bioaccumulation
potential
None known if used/disposed of correctly.
Environmental fate
None known if used/disposed of correctly.
13. Disposal Considerations
Do not incinerate, or subject cells to temperatures in excess of 100
o
C. Such abuse can result in loss of
seal, leakage, and/or cell explosion. Dispose of in accordance with appropriate local regulations.
MSDS Li-SOCl
2
Rev. 8 October 2008
19-50
ARB Approved IOM 19 - TLS RF Wireless 2 System (W2) Installation and Maintenance Guide - Executive Order VR-203 and VR-204
