MSDS 5268

IMPERIAL SUPPLIES LLC  MSDS SHEET FOR 5268
   
Panasonic Batteries                                                           
Panasonic Industrial Company                                                  
A Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America                          
5201 Tollview Drive, 1F-3                                                     
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008                                                     
Toll Free:    877-726-2228                                                    
Fax:          847-637-4660                                                    
Internet:     www.panasonic.com/batteries                                     
Email:        oembatteries@panasonic.com                                      
                                                                              
Product:                 Poly-carbonmonofluoride (BR Type) Lithium Batteries  
Applicable models/sizes: All BR type cylindrical and coin batteries, except   
                         our BR-C.                                            
Revision:                H January 2009                                       
                                                                              
MSDS                                                                          
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are a sub-requirement of the Occupational  
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 
Subpart 1910.1200. This Hazard Communication Standard does not apply to       
various subcategories including anything defined by OSHA as an "article". OSHA
has defined "article" as a manufactured item other than a fluid or particle;  
(i) which is formed to a specific shape or design during manufacture; (ii)    
which has end use function(s) dependent in whole or in part upon its shape or 
design during end use; and (iii) which under normal conditions of use does not
release more than very small quantities, e.g. minute or trace amounts of a    
hazardous chemical, and does not pose a physical hazard or health risk to     
employees.                                                                    
Because all of our batteries are defined as "articles", they are exempt from  
the requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard; Hence a MSDS is not    
required.                                                                     
The following components are found in a Panasonic Poly-carbonmonofluoride (BR)
Lithium battery:                                                              
Cylindrical Cell          Material                  Formula                  
Components                                                                   
Positive Electrode        Poly-carbonmonofluoride   (CF)n                    
Negative Electrode        Lithium                   Li                       
Electrolyte               y-Butyrolactone-Solvent   C4H6O2                   
                          1,2                       C4H10O2                  
                          Dimethoxyethane-Solvent                            
                          Lithium                   LiBF4                    
                          Tetrafluroborate-Salt                              
Coin Cell Components      Material                  Formula                  
Positive Electrode        Poly-carbonmonofluoride   (CF)n                    
Negative Electrode        Lithium                   Li                       
Electrolyte               y-Butyrolactone-Solvent   C4H6O2                   
                          1,2                       C4H10O2                  
                          Dimethoxyethane-Solvent                            
                          Lithium                   LiBF4                    
                          Tetrafluroborate-Salt                              
DISPOSAL                                                                      
The batteries referenced herein are exempt articles and are not subject to the
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard requirement. This sheet is provided as a   
service to our customers.                                                     
                                                                              
Lithium batteries are neither specifically listed nor exempted from the       
Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hazardous waste regulations as  
promulgated by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The only    
metal of possible concern in a lithium battery is lithium that is not a listed
or characteristic toxic hazardous waste. Waste lithium batteries can be       
considered a reactive hazardous waste if there is a significant amount of     
unreacted, or unconsumed lithium remaining in the spent battery. The key to   
disposing of a lithium battery as non-hazardous waste. You can dispose of a   
fully charged or partially discharged lithium battery as a hazardous waste    
after they are first neutralized through an approved secondary treatment. The 
need for a secondary treatment prior to disposal is a requirement of the U.S. 
Land Ban Restrictions of the hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984. A  
secondary treatment center can only receive these batteries as manifested     
hazardous waste. The waste code for charged lithium batteries is D003,        
reactive. In either case, button cell batteries contain so little lithium that
they never qualify as a reactive hazardous waste. These batteries are safe for
disposal in the normal municipal waste stream. Disposal of large quantities of
undischarged lithium batteries should be performed by permitted, professional 
disposal firms knowledgeable in Federal, State and local hazardous material   
and hazardous waste transportation and disposal requirements. As always,      
households are exempt from the RCRA hazardous waste guidelines. In California,
packages that contain CR lithium coin cells and the Owners/Operating          
Instructions of products that contain CR lithium coin cells must include the  
following statement: "Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See  
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perhorate". The effective date for this        
Perchlorate label was July 1, 2006 for non-consumer products and January 1,   
2007 for consumer products.                                                   
TRANSPORTATION                                                                

Effective October 1, 2008 all Panasonic lithium batteries, except for our     
BR-C, are not subject to the requirements of the Department of Transportation 
(DOT) subchapter C, Hazardous Materials Regulations if shipped in compliance  
with 49 CFR 173.185 and Special Provision 188.                                
                                                                              
Effective January 1, 2009 all Panasonic lithium batteries can be shipped by   
air in accordance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO),      
Section II or International Air Transport Association (IATA), part 1 Packing  
Instructions (PI) 968 (Batteries), PI 969 (Batteries, packed  with equipment) 
and PI 970 (Batteries, contained in equipment) as appropriate.                
                                                                              
Currently all Panasonic lithium batteries are regulated by the International  
Maritime Organization (IMO) under Special Provisions 188 and 230. These       
regulations will stay in effect until January 1, 2010 when Special provisions 
188 and 230 will be updated.                                                  
                                                                              
If you build any of our lithium cells into a battery pack, you must also      
assure that they are tested in accordance with the UN Model Regulations,      
Manual of Test and Criteria. Part III, subsection 38.3                        
                                                                              
Effective December 29, 2004, the DOT requires that the outside of each package
that contains primary lithium batteries, regardless of size or number of      
batteries, be labeled with the following statement: "PRIMARY LITHIUM          
BATTERIES-FORBIDDEN FOR TRANSPORT ABOARD PASSENGER AIRCRAFT". The labeling    
requirement covers shipments via highway, rail, vessel or cargo-only aircraft 
and covers all shipments inside, into or out of the US. The label must be in  
contrasting color and the letters must be 12 mm (0.5 in) in height for        
packages weighing more than 30 Kg and 6 mm (0.25 in) in height for packages   
weighing less than 30 Kg.                                                     
                                                                              
If you plan on transporting any untested prototype battery packs contact your 
Panasonic Sales Representative for regulatory information.                    

First Aid                                                                     
If you get electrolyte in your eyes, flush with water for 15 minutes without  
rubbing and immediately contact a physician. If you get electrolyte on your   
skin wash the area immediately with soap and water. If irritation continues,  
contact a physician. If a battery is ingested, call the National Capital      
Poison Center (NCPC) at 202-625-3333 (Collect) or your local poison center    
immediately.                                                                  

General Recommendations                                                       
CAUTION: Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not recharge, crush, heat above
212F (100C) or incinerate.                                                    

Fire Safety                                                                   
In case of fire, you can use a Class "D" fire extinguisher or other smothering
agent such as Lith-X, copper powder or dry sand. If you use water, use enough 
to smother the fire. Using an insufficient amount of water will only make the 
fire worse. Cooling the exterior of the batteries will help prevent rupturing.
Burning of these batteries will generate toxic and corrosive lithium hydroxide
fumes. Fire fighters should use self-contained breathing apparatus.           
                                                                              
Notice: The information and recommendations set forth are made in good faith  
and are believed to be accurate at the date of preparation. Panasonic         
Industrial Company makes no warranty expressed or implied.                    
                                                                              
                                                                              

The information contained in this MSDS was obtained from current and reliable sources, however, the data is provided without any warrenty, expressed or implied, regarding its correctness or accuracy. Since the conditions or handling, storage and disposal of this product are beyond the control of Imperial Supplies LLC, Imperial will not be responsible for loss, injury, or expense arising out of the products improper use. No warranty, expressed or inferred, regarding the product described in this MSDS shall be created or inferred by any statement in this MSDS. Various government agencies may have specific regulations regarding the transportation, handling, storage, use, or disposal of this product which may not be covered by this MSDS. The user is responsible for full compliance.

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