BLBFM - LR 8500

  • MSDS: BLBFM
  • Manufacturer: LECLANCHE S A
  • Product Name: LR 8500
  • National Stock Number: 6135-01-306-5880
Product Identification

Product ID:LR 8500
MSDS Date:02/19/1991
FSC:6135
NIIN:01-306-5880
MSDS Number: BLBFM

Responsible Party
LECLANCHE S A
48 AVENUE DE GRANDSON
YVERDON-LES BAINES
SW

Emergency Phone: 011-41 24 25 81 21

Info Phone: 011-41 24 25 81 21

Preparer: PAUL RUETSCHI DR TECH DIR

Cage: S3869

Contractor
LECLANCHE S A
YVERDON-LES BAINES SW

Telephone: 011-41 24 25 81 21

Cage: S3869

Ingredients

SEALED ALKALINE MANGANESE DIOXIDE-ZINC CELL (CONTAINING

RTECS: 9999999ZZ


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


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

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN IRRITATION IF CELLS ARE DAMAGED
BY MECHANICAL FORCE OR EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN IRRITATION WHEN TOUCHING DAMAGED CELLS.

First Aid

First Aid:SKIN: WASH HANDS WITH WATER. EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH
POTABLE WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES. SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM MD
. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING. (GIVE OXYGEN OR
ARTI FICIAL RESPIRATION). INGEST: GET MD IMMEDIATELY .

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:EXTINGUISHING MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:HANDLE DAMAGED CELLS WITH RUBBER GLOVES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CELL SHORT-CIRCUIT.
Other Precautions:AVOID TEMPERATURE ABOVE 100 C. DO NOT OPEN CELLS BY
MECHANICAL FORCE.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:UNNECESSARY. NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR
APPROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Chemical Properties

Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SEALED BATTERY CELLS, NO ODOR.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMPERATURE ABOVE 100 C.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:LANDFILL OR DUMP. DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS .

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