BPTVS - BATTERY DRY BA 65

Product Identification

Product ID:BATTERY DRY BA 65
MSDS Date:01/21/1993
FSC:6135
NIIN:00-120-1034
MSDS Number: BPTVS

Responsible Party
BRIGHT STAR INDUSTRIES INC
600 GETTY AVE
CLIFTON, NJ 07015
US

Emergency Phone: 201-772-3200 OR CALL DGSC

Info Phone: 201-772-3200

Preparer: DGSC-SSH

Cage: 71092

Contractor
KOEHLER - BRIGHT STAR INC
WILKES-BARRE, PA 18706 US

Telephone: 570-825-1900

Cage: 71092

Ingredients

MERCURY

CAS: 7439-97-6

RTECS: OV4550000

OSHA PEL S, C, 0.1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: S, 0.05 MG/M3; 9091

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB


ZINC CHLORIDE FUME

CAS: 7646-85-7

RTECS: ZH1400000

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

CAS: 12125-02-9

RTECS: BP4550000

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3/20 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 FUME; 9091

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS


MANGANESE DIOXIDE

CAS: 1313-13-9

RTECS: OP0350000

OSHA PEL 5 MG MN/M3 CEILING

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG MN/M3


CARBON BLACK

CAS: 1333-86-4

RTECS: FF5800000

OSHA PEL 3.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 3.5 MG/M3; 9091

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NONE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. IF
BATTERY IS MECHANICALLY BROKEN, THERE IS POSSIBILITY OF EXPOSURE TO
MERCURY. AND DRY CHEMICALS CAN CAUSE IRRITATION/BURNS OF SKIN, AND
CAN CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO EY ES. IF INGESTED:MAY CAUSE BURNING
OF GITRACT, MERCURY IS HIGHLY TOXIC. CHRONIC:CNS, KIDNEY & EYES.
Effects of Overexposure:IF EXPOSED TO BROKEN BATTERY: BURNING OR
IRRITATION OF SKIN AND EYES. INGESTION:BURNING SENSATION OF MOUTH
AND STOMACH, TREMOR, INSOMNIA, FATIGUE, WEAKNESS. INHALATION OF
MERCURY VAPORS: COUGH AND CHE ST PAIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE

First Aid

First Aid:IN CASE OF INGESTION:DRINK 1-2 GLASSES OF WATER, CONTACT THE
NATIONAL CAPITOL POISON CENTER, WASHINGTON, DC., (202)- 625-3333.
INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, PROVIDE CPR IF NEEDED. SKIN:WASH
WITH SOA P AND WATER. EYES:RINSE WITH WATER FOR 15 MIN AND SEEK
MEDICAL HELP. IN ALL CASES, IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST SEE PHYSICIAN.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY POWDER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CELLS MAY RUPTURE WHEN EXPOSE TO
EXCESSIVE HEAT.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:COLLECT BATTERIES. BROKEN BATTERIES MUST BE
HANDLED WITH CARE, WEAR GLOVES AND SHOVEL INTO PLASTIC BAGS OR
DRUMS FOR PROPER DISPOSAL. DO NO INHALE VAORS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT STORE UNPACKAGED CELLS TOGETHER
SO CONTACTS CAN TOUCH. THIS SITUATION WILL RESULT IN CELL SHORTING
AND HEAT BUILD-UP.
Other Precautions:DO NOT RECHARGE OR SHORT CIRCUIT BATTERIES. DO NOT
INCINERATE. DO NOT MECHANICALLY BREAK BATTERIES. WHEN HANDLING
BROKEN BATTERIES, WEAR GLOVES AND MASK.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. WHEN HANDLING BROKEN
BATTERIES, WEAR SELF BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:NORMAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:VINYL, WHEN HANDLING BROKEN BATTERIES.
Eye Protection:GLASSES, WHEN HANDLING BROKEN BATTERIES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE STATED
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE IN WORK AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:SOLID RECTANGULAR W/CORNER OPTIONAL/D/.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE STATED
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE STATED
Hazardous Decomposition Products:IN THE HEAT OF FIRE OXIDES OF CARBON,
ZINC, MANGANESE, AMMONIA AND MERCURY VAPORS MAY BE EVOLVED.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:IN SMALL QUANTITIES, IT CAN BE DISPOSED OF WITH
HOUSHOLD TRASH. FOR LARGE QUANTITIES, DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH
LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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