Product ID:CARBON-ZINC BATTERY
MSDS Date:08/01/1989
FSC:6135
NIIN:00-643-1311
MSDS Number: BSCWP

BRIGHT STAR INDUSTRIES INC

600 GETTY AVE
CLIFTON, NJ 07015
US

Emergency Phone: 201-772-3200

Info Phone: 201-772-3200

Cage: 71092

KOEHLER - BRIGHT STAR INC

WILKES-BARRE, PA 18706 US

Telephone: 570-825-1900

Cage: 71092

MERCURY (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-97-6

RTECS: OV4550000

Fraction By Weight: <0.05%

OSHA PEL S, C, 0.1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: S, 0.05 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

CARBON BLACK

CAS: 1333-86-4

RTECS: FF5800000

Fraction By Weight: 2-8%

OSHA PEL 3.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 3.5 MG/M3; 9293

MANGANESE DIOXIDE

CAS: 1313-13-9

RTECS: OP0350000

Fraction By Weight: 15-31%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3 CEILING

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 (AS MN DUST)

ZINC CHLORIDE (SARA III) (FUMES)

CAS: 7646-85-7

RTECS: ZH1400000

Fraction By Weight: 2-7%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3/2 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3/2STEL FUME93

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

AMMONIUM CHLORIDE (SARA III) (FUMES)

CAS: 12125-02-9

RTECS: BP4550000

Fraction By Weight: 5-11%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3/20 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 FUME; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

ZINC (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

Fraction By Weight: 7-42%

OSHA PEL 10 MG ZNO/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG ZNO/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

ZINC OXIDE (FUMES)

CAS: 1314-13-2

RTECS: ZH4810000

Fraction By Weight: <0.1%

OSHA PEL 10MG/M3 TDUST/5 FUME

ACGIH TLV: 10MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:IF BATTERY RUPTURES OR
LEAKS:EYE:SEVERE IRRITATION, SWELLING OF CONJUCTIVA, CHEMICAL BURNS
OF CORNEA. SKIN:CHEMICAL BURNS, SWELLING. INHAL:DUSTS/PARTICLES MAY
CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. ING:SEVERE BURNS OF
MOUTH/THROAT/STOMACH W/ABDOMINAL & CHEST PAIN, NAUSEA, VOMITING,
DIARRHEA, CIRCULATORY COLLAPSE & COMA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:AFFECT CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM W/SIGNS &
SYMPTOMS INDISTINGUISHABLE FROM PARKINSONISM (ABNORMAL GAIT,
MASK-LIKE FACE, APATHY, LOSS OF APPETITE, HEADACHE, SLEEPINESS,
WEAKNESS, FATIGUE, MUSCULAR TWITCHI NG, CLUMSINESS, SPEECH
DIFFICULTIES, MEMORY LOSS, SWALLOWING DIFFICULTIES, & URINARY
BLADDER DISTURBANCES).
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DERMATITIS, ASTHMA, INFLAMMATORY OR
FIBROTIC PULMONARY DISEASE, NEUROLOGICAL CONDITION.

First Aid:ING:DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. CALL DOCTOR & NAT. BATTERY
INGESTION HOTLINE 202-625-3333. SKIN:CONTACT FROM OPEN
BATTERY-REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH SKIN W/SOAP & WATER.
CALL DOCTOR IF PERSIST/LONG CONTACT. INH: REMOVE PERSON TO FRESH
AIR. EYES:CONTACT FROM OPEN BATTERY-FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15
MINUTES. SEE DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.

Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DON'T INCINERATE, SUBJECT TO TEMPERATURES
>160F OR ATTEMPT TO RECHARGE. CELL RUPTURE AND LEAKAGE MAY RESULT.

Spill Release Procedures:IF BATTERY LEAKAGE OR RUPTURE OCCURS USE
NEOPRENE OR NATURAL RUBBER GLOVES AND USE NORMAL PRECAUTIONS FOR
HANDLING ACIDIC SOLUTIONS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:BATTERY SHORT CIRCUITING SHOULD BE
AVOIDED. SAFE STACKING OF BATTERY CARTONS IS NO MORE THAN 60" HIGH.
Other Precautions:DO NOT SEAL THESE BATTERIES IN AIRTIGHT CONTAINERS.
BATTERIES EVOLVE HYDROGEN WHICH, WHEN COMBINED W/OXYGEN FROM AIR,
PROVIDE AN EXPLOSIVE MIX UNLESS VENTED.

Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION. NONE NORMALLY
REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. USE NEOPRENE OR
NATURAL GLOVES IF BATTERY LEAKAGE OR RUPTURE OCCURS.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
IF SWALLOWED DO NOT GIVE FOOD OR DRINK TIL FOREIGN BODY HAS BEEN
IDENTIFIED. PERFORM RADIOGRAPHIC STUDY FROM NASOPHARYNX TO ANUS TO
ID LOCATION OF BATTERY. REPORT IMMEDIATELY TO NATIONAL BATTERY
INGES TION HOTLINE FOR ADVICE & FOLLOW-UP: 202-652-333 24HRS/DAY.

HCC:N1

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT, ELECTRICAL SHORT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH
LOCAL/STATE/FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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