Product ID:M 2477
MSDS Date:02/01/1992
FSC:6135
NIIN:00-930-0810
MSDS Number: BNTMY

ALEXANDER MFG CO.

1511 S. GARFIELD PL
MASON CITY, IA 50401-5662
US

Emergency Phone: 515-423-1161

Info Phone: 515-423-8955

Cage: 56469

ALEXANDER TECHNOLOGIES INC

1508 MASON CITY, IA 50401 US

Telephone: 515-423-1161/8955

Cage: 56469

MANGANESE DIOXIDE

CAS: 1313-13-9

RTECS: OP0350000

OSHA PEL 5 MG MN/M3 CEILING

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG MN/M3

ZINC (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

OSHA PEL 10 MG ZNO/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG ZNO/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

MERCURIC OXIDE (SARA III), 125 GM/BATTERY

CAS: 21908-53-2

RTECS: OW8750000

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG HG/M3;SKIN;C

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG HG/M3; 9192

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE AND CHRONIC- NOT LIKELY UNDER
PROPER USE. IF BATTERY RUPTURED:ORALLY CAN CAUSE SERIOUS GI TRACT
BURNS. IF INHALED, CAN CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. EYE
CONTACT CAN CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION AND BURNS. SKIN CONTACT CAN
CAUSE IRRITATION.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE. IF BATTERY RUPTURED:ORALLY CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS GI TRACT BURNS. IF INHALED, CAN CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION. EYE CONTACT CAN CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION AND BURNS. SKIN
CONTACT CAN CAUSE IRRITAT ION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE

First Aid:NONE. IF BATTERY RUPTURED, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS
PERSIST. EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLDING
EYELIDS OPEN. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. INHALED:PROVIDE FRESH
AIR. INGESTED:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING NOR GIVE FOOD OR DRINK. SEEK
MEDICAL HELP IMMEDIATELY.

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS TO AVOID INHALATION OF HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE KNOWN. HMIS:LIKE ANY SEALED
CONTAINER, BATTERY CELLS MAY RUPTURE WHEN EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE
HEAT. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE RELEASE OF TOXIC FUMES.

Spill Release Procedures:IN THE EVENT OF BATTERY RUPTURE, COLLECT ALL
RELEASED MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC BAG FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. WEAR GLOVES.
USE 3M MASK 9908. MASK PROTECT UP TO 0.5 MG/M3 MERCURY VAPOR.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE- STORE IN A COOL, WELL
VENTILATED AREA. AVOID HEAT OR WATER. DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT, CHARGE
OR OPEN THE BATTERY CELLS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT PACK, STORE OR SHIP BATTERIES IN TIGHTLY
SEALED CONTAINERS. THE SLOW EVOLUTION OF HYDROGEN GAS FROM
BATTERIES MAY FORM AN EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE WITH AIR AND CAN BE IGNITED
BY SHORT CIRCUIT, HIGH TE MPERATURE OR STATIC SPARKS.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. AS IN ANY FIRE
SITUATION, WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:RECOMMENDED
Protective Gloves:NONE, UNLESS BATTERIES ARE RUPTURED.
Eye Protection:NONE, UNLESS BATTERIES ARE RUPTURED.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, QUICK DRENCH SHOWER IF
NEEDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MANUFACTURER STATES THAT THIS BATTERY IS AN ARTICLE AND IS NOT SUBJECT
TO THE OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:BATTERY, RECTANGULAR, DRY - NO APPRECIABLE ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE KNOWN.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEATING ABOVE 160F, CHARGING, WATER
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OR FUMES OF MANGANESE, ZINC AND
MERCURY

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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