BRFNJ - Z46HD BATTERY

Product Identification

Product ID:Z46HD BATTERY
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6135
NIIN:00-334-4500
MSDS Number: BRFNJ

Responsible Party
BURGESS INC. (OUT OF BUSINESS)
1315 N. BOLTON ROAD
FREEPORT, IL 61032
US

Emergency Phone: 202-625-3333(NATIONAL POISON CTR)

Info Phone: 804-279-4371 (DGSC-SSH)

Preparer: DGSC-SSH

Cage: KO062

Contractor
BURGESS INC. (OUT OF BUSINESS)
FREEPORT, IL 61032 US

Telephone: 815-235-8000

Cage: KO062

Ingredients

MERCURY (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-97-6

RTECS: OV4550000

Fraction By Weight: 0.01%

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: 4.0%

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: 4.0%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3/20 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 FUME; 9192

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)


GRAPHITE, SYNTHETIC

CAS: 7440-44-0

RTECS: FF5250100

Fraction By Weight: 11.0%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:BATTERIES ARE MANUFACTURED "ARTICLES",
AND ARE NONHAZARDOUS. THEY MAY BECOME HAZARDOUS IF OPENED
INTENTIONALLY OR ARE RUPTURED ACCIDENTLY. INGESTION:CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS CHEMICAL BURNS OF MOUTH, ESOPHAGU S, AND GASTROINTESTINAL
TRACT. INHALATION:RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. SKIN:IRRITATION.
EYE:SEVERE IRRITATION/BRUNS.
Effects of Overexposure:FOR EXPOSURE TO A RUPTURED BATTERY:
IRRITATION/BURNS OF TISSUES. COUGHING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid

First Aid:INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
IMMEDIATELY. CALL NATIONAL BATTERY INGESTION HOTLINE
(202-625-3333). INHALATION:PROVIDE FRESH AIR AND CALL A DOCTOR.
SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED C LOTHING AND WASH SKIN WITH SOAP AND
WATER. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IF NECESSARY. EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
EYES THOROUGHLY WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:IN CASE OF FIRE, IT IS PERMISSIBLE TO USE ANY CLASS
OF EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM ON THESE BATTERIES OF THEIR PACKING
MATERIAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE
PRODUCTION OF HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:PICK UP BATTERIES FOR REUSE. FOR RUPTURED
BATTERIES WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND SAVE BROKEN BATTERIES IN
PLASTIC BAGS FOR DISPOSAL. DO NOT CREATE DUST.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROLONGED SHORT CIRCUIT WILL CAUSE THE
BATTERY TO LOSE ENERGY, AND CAUSE THE SAFETY RELEASE VENT TO OPEN.
Other Precautions:IF SOLDERING OR WELDING TO THE BATTERY IS REQUIRED,
CONSULT YOUR EVEREADY BATTERY COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE FOR PROPER
PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT SEAL DAMAGE OF SHORT CIRCUIT.

Exposure Controls

Protective Gloves:USE NEOPRENE OR NATURAL RUBBER AS NEEDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES IF BATTERY DAMAGED
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THIS BATTERY IS AN ARTICLE AND, AS SUCH, IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE OSHA
HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD REQUIREMENT FOR A MATERIAL SAFETY
DATA SHEET. THIS SHEET IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION ONLY.

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT AND PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MERCURY VAPORS

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN LANDFILL FACILITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH
ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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