Product ID:CARBON ZINC LECLANCHE BATTERY
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6135
NIIN:00-567-1296
MSDS Number: BPHMB

AVEX ELECTRONICS CORP

1683 WINCHESTER ROAD
BENSALEM, PA 19020-4510
US

Emergency Phone: 800-345-1295

Info Phone: 215-638-3300

Cage: 58414

AVEX ELECTRONICS CORP

1026 BENSALEM, PA 19020-4510 US

Telephone: 215-638-1515

Cage: 58414

MERCURY (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-97-6

RTECS: OV4550000

OSHA PEL S, C, 0.1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: S, 0.05 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

ZINC CHLORIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 7646-85-7

RTECS: ZH1400000

Fraction By Weight: 4%

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)

CAS: 12125-02-9

RTECS: BP4550000

Fraction By Weight: 4%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3/20 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 FUME; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

MANGANESE DIOXIDE

CAS: 1313-13-9

RTECS: OP0350000

Fraction By Weight: 29.0%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3 CEILING

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

CARBON BLACK

CAS: 1333-86-4

RTECS: FF5800000

Fraction By Weight: 11%

OSHA PEL 3.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 3.5 MG/M3; 9293

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:UNDER NORMAL USE SITUATIONS, SEALED
BATTERIES SHOULD PRESENT NO PROBLEMS. TOXIC MERCURY VAPORS AND
CORROSIVE ZINC CHLORIDE FUMES MAY BE RELEASED IF BATTERY CASE IS
COMPROMISED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE CONSTITUENTS ARE KNOWN HUMAN
CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:LEAKAGE MAY RELEASE CHEMICALS THAT CAUSE
IRRITATION OF SKIN OR EYES
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.

First Aid:FLUSH SKIN/EYES WITH LARGE AMT WATER IF CONTACTED BY LEAKING
ELECTROLYTE. INGESTION OF LEAKING ELECTROLYTE - CONTACT PHYSICIAN
OR POISON CENTER.

Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY POWDER IN BULK
STORAGE AREAS. WATER MAY CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHORTS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IN BULK STORAGE AREAS, WEAR SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO AVOID INHALATION AND
CONTACT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:BATTERY CELLS MAY RUPTURE IN HEAT OF
FIRE. TOXIC GAS MAY EXCAPE DURING FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:NEUTRALIZE LEAKAGE WITH BICARBONATE OF SODA.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM BICARBONATE IF LEAKING

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT BATTERY THIS MAY
CAUSE RUPTURE OR LEAKAGE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RECHARGE. CHARGING MAY
CAUSE RUPTURE OR LEAKAGE
Other Precautions:DO NOT STORE UNPACKED CELLS TOGETHER SO CONTACTS CAN
TOUCH.

Respiratory Protection:NONE SPECIFIED - A RESPIRATOR FOR PROTECTION
AGAINST MERCURY VAPOR SHOULD BE USED FOR HANDLING BROKEN OR
RUPTURED BATTERIES.
Ventilation:NONE
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES IN CASE OF SPILLAGE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES ARE A GOOD PROTECTION
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING BROKEN OR LEAKING
BATTERIES
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:N1

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MATERIALS WHICH WOULD CAUSE THE BATTERY TO CORRODE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES,FIRE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MERCURY VAPOR, AMMONIUM CHLORIDE, AND
ZINCE CHLORIDE FUMES MAY BE RELEASED IF BATTERY IF RUPTURED

Waste Disposal Methods:THE MERCURY PRESENT IN THESE BATTERIES MAY
SUBJECT WASTE BATTERIES TO REGULATION AS A HAZARDOUS WASTE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SOME STATE REGULATIONS.

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