Product ID:SILVER-ZINC BATTERY BB622B/U
MSDS Date:12/22/1993
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-928-1943
MSDS Number: BSDRQ

EAGLE-PICHER INDUSTRIES

BETHEL RD
SENECA, MO 64865
US

Emergency Phone: 417-776-2256

Info Phone: 417-776-2256

Preparer: HMIS TECHNICIAN

Cage: 0B3X4

EAGLE-PICHER INDUSTRIES, INC.

47 JOPLIN, MO 64801 US

Telephone: 417-623-8000

Cage: 81855

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

ZINC (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

OSHA PEL 10 MG ZNO/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG ZNO/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

SILVER (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-22-4

RTECS: VW3500000

OSHA PEL 0.01 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:ELECTROLYTE: INHALATION: COUGHING, WHEEZING,
SHORTNESS OF BREATH. EYES: REDNESS, TEARING, BURNS, PAIN. SKIN:
REDNESS, RASH, BURNS. INGESTION: SEVERE STOMACH PAIN, NAUSEA,
VOMITING, DIARRHEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PREEXISTING SKIN AND RESPIRATORY
CONDITIONS MAY BE AGGAVATED BY EXPOSURE TO ELECTROLYTE LIQUID OR
VAPOR.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. EYES: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF
WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL HELP. SKIN: FLUSH WITH
WATER; THEN WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING. GIVE SEVERAL GLASSES OF WATER TO CONSCIOUS VICTIM. GET
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:INTENSE HEAT AND ACRID SMOKE FROM BURNING
BATTERY.

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN SPILL. WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING. VENTILATE THE AREA. NEUTRALIZE. ABSORB WITH INERT
MATERIAL AND PLACE IN CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:5% ACETIC ACID SOLUTION.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID SHORT CICUITING OR OVERCHARGING.
STORE IN A DRY, COOL AREA.
Other Precautions:NONE KNOWN.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:SPILLS: PVC
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:CLOTHING TO PREVENT REPEATED OR PROLONGED
CONTACT WITH ELECTROLYTE. EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER
AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS IS BASED ON ELECTORLYTE: POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE. MSDS GENERATED FOR
TECH SUPPORT. MFR PROVIDED MSDS FOR EACH INGREDIENT FOUND IN
BATTERY; THIS PRACTICE DOES NOT REFLECT ITEM OF SUPPLY. USED THESE
MS DS'S TO FORM THIS GENERATED ITEM. ELECTROLYTE IS PRIMARY HAZARD
DURING NORMAL USE AND THEN ONLY IF BATTERY IS BROKEN.

HCC:B1
pH:UNKNON
Appearance and Odor:BATTERY, NO ODOR. 3.297 INCHES X 5.328 INCHES X
7.25 INCHES. 6 VOLTS 80 AMP-HOU

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG MINERAL ACIDS AND SOLVENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:SHORT CIRCUITING, OVERCHARGING.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF CARBON, HYDROGEN GAS

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS. RECYCLE METALS IF ALLOWED LOCALLY. CONTAINS
SILVER (EPA WASTE (#D011) AND ZINC. ALSO MAY EXHIBIT
CHARACTERISTICS OF EPA WASTE DOO2 ( CORROSIVE).

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