Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
PowerStor® PHB Series
Electrochemical Double Layer Capacitors
1.
CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
PHB Series PowerStor® Supercapacitors
MANUFACTURER
Cooper Bussmann
114 Old State Road
Ellisville, MO 63021
Phone: 636-527-3877
2.
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER
(800) 424-9300 (U.S. / Canada)
1 (703) 527-3887 (International)
COMPOSITION INFORMATION
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Propylene Carbonate
Quaternary Ammonium Salt
3.
%
proprietary
proprietary
CAS NUMBER
108-32-7
NA
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
NFPA/HMIS RATING (0 = minimal, 1 = slight, 2 = moderate, 3 = serious, 4 = severe)
Propylene Carbonate:
Health = 1, Fire = 1, Reactivity = 0
Ammonium Salt:
Health = 1, Fire = 1, Reactivity = 0
GENERAL SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
• Cells may vent/rupture if overcharged, reverse charged, incinerated or heated above 150ºC.
• Do not crush, mutilate, nail penetrate or disassemble.
• High case temperature may result from abuse of the cell.
PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY
Skin Contact:
Skin Adsorption:
Eye Contact:
Inhalation:
Ingestion:
No
No
No
No
No
SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
Skin Contact:
Skin Absorption:
Eye Contact:
Inhalation:
No effect under routine handling and use.
NA
No effect under routine handling and use.
NA
REPORTED AS CARCINOGEN
NA
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4.
FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation:
Eye Contact:
Skin Contact:
Ingestion:
Not a health hazard.
Not a health hazard.
Not a health hazard.
If swallowed, obtain medical attention immediately.
Note: If the outer casing of the cell is damaged, and exposure to internal materials within the cell occurs, the following actions are recommended.
Inhalation:
Eye Contact:
Skin Contact:
Ingestion:
5.
Not a health hazard.
Rinse eyes with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
Wash area thoroughly with soap and water.
Drink milk/water and induce vomiting; seek medical attention.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
GENERAL HAZARD
Internal organic material will burn if the cell is incinerated. Combustion products include, but are not limited to, carbon monoxide and
carbon dioxide.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Use fire extinguisher type A, B, C or D.
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
If possible, remove cell(s) from fire fighting area. If heated above 150°C, cell(s) may rupture/vent.
FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT
Use NIOSH/OSHA approved full-face self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with full protective gear.
6.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
NA
7.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling:
Storage:
8.
No special protective clothing required for handling individual cells.
Store in a cool, dry place.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Keep away from heat and open flame. Store in a cool, dry place.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
Respirator:
Eye/Face Protection:
Gloves:
Foot Protection:
9.
Not required during normal operations. SCBA required in the event of a fire.
Not required beyond safety practices of employer.
Not required for handling of cells.
Steel-toed shoes recommended for large container handling.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
State:
Solid
Odor:
NA
pH:
NA
Vapor Pressure:
NA
Vapor Density:
NA
Boiling Point:
NA
Solubility in Water:
Insoluble
Specific gravity:
~2.5
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity:
Incompatibilities:
Hazardous Desomposition Products:
Conditions to Avoid:
None
None during normal operation. Avoid exposure to heat, open flame, and corrosives.
None during normal conditions.
Avoid exposure to heat and open flame. Do not puncture, crush or incinerate.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This product is not toxic during routine handling and use.
Sensitization:
No
Teratogenicity:
No
Reproductive Toxicity:
No
Acute Toxicity:
No
Note: If cells are opened through misuse or damage, discard immediately.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Under normal conditions, cells pose no risk to persons or the surrounding environment.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
California Regulated Debris (if disposed of as waste)
RCRA Waste Code:
Nonregulated
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT Hazard Class:
Nonregulated
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
OSHA hazard communication standard (29 CFR §1910.1200)
Hazardous
x Non-hazardous
16. OTHER INFORMATION
NA:
North America
Cooper Electronic Technologies
1225 Broken Sound Parkway NW
Suite F
Boca Raton, FL 33487-3533
Tel: 1-561-998-4100
Fax: 1-561-241-6640
Toll Free: 1-888-414-2645
Not Applicable
Cooper Bussmann
P.O. Box 14460
St. Louis, MO 63178-4460
Tel: 1-636-394-2877
Fax: 1-636-527-1607
Europe
Cooper Electronic Technologies
Cooper (UK) Limited
Burton-on-the-Wolds
Leicestershire • LE12 5TH UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1509 882 737
Fax: +44 (0) 1509 882 786
Cooper Electronic Technologies
Avda. Santa Eulalia, 290
08223
Terrassa, (Barcelona), Spain
Tel: +34 937 362 812
+34 937 362 813
Fax: +34 937 362 719
Asia Pacific
Cooper Electronic Technologies
1 Jalan Kilang Timor
#06-01 Pacific Tech Centre
Singapore 159303
Tel: +65 278 6151
Fax: +65 270 4160
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