Product ID:BA-803/U CARBON-ZINC BATTERY
MSDS Date:01/07/1993
FSC:6135
NIIN:00-100-0413
MSDS Number: BRSYM

MARATHON BATTERY CO

8301 IMPERIAL DRIVE
WACO, TX 76714-8233
US

Emergency Phone: 817-776-0650

Info Phone: 817-776-0650

Cage: DO446

MARATHON POWER TECHNOLOGIES CO

WACO, TX 76712-6588 US

Telephone: 254-741-5405

Cage: 74025

ZINC (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

Fraction By Weight: 20-30%

OSHA PEL 10 MG ZNO/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG ZNO/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

MANGANESE DIOXIDE

CAS: 1313-13-9

RTECS: OP0350000

Fraction By Weight: 40-60%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3 CEILING

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

AMMONIUM CHLORIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 12125-02-9

RTECS: BP4550000

Fraction By Weight: <= 25%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3 (20 STEL)

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 FUME

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

ZINC CHLORIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 7646-85-7

RTECS: ZH1400000

Fraction By Weight: 10-40%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3/2 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3/2STEL FUME93

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INTACT BATTERIES PRESENT NO SPECIFIC
HAZARDS. BURNING BATTERIES EMIT HIGHLY TOXIC FUMES. LEAKING
BATTERIES LEAK CORROSIVE MATERIAL IRRITATING TO SKIN, EYES AND
MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
Effects of Overexposure:EXPOSURE TO LEAKING ELECTROLYTE CAN CAUSE
SEVERE IRRIATION TO EYES OR SKIN. INHALATION OF FUMES MAY CAUSE
SEVERE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:BURNING BATTERIES: RESPIRATORY
ALIMENTS. LEAKING BATTERIES; SKIN CONDITIONS.

First Aid:IF BATTERY CONTENTS COME IN CONTACT WITH THE BODY (EG HAND
EYE) WASH AFFECTED AREA FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN WITH CLEAN WATER. [ DO
NOT ] ATTEMPT TO NEUTRALIZE. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION PROMPTLY.

Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE OR DRY CHEMICAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER,
10-B:C.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTER SHOULD USE SELF CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS. BATTERY/CELLS MAY RUPTURE AND/OR RELEASE TOXIC
FUMES, IF SUBJECT TO FIRE/EXTREME HEAT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE MAY CAUSE BATTERIES TO FUME

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID SKIN EYE CONTACT. USE NONFLAMMABLE
ABSORBENT MATERIAL FOR CLEAN UP.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT KNOWN

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT ABUSE OR SHORT CIRCUIT. WHEN
STORING BATTERIES, STORE COOL, DRY AND IN WELL VENTILATED AREA
WHICH IS APPROVED BY THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Other Precautions:DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RECHARGE

Respiratory Protection:IF BATTERIES ARE BURNING USE SCBA
Ventilation:CONTACT LOCAL SAFETY/INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE OFFICE TO DETERMINE
IF LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION IS NEEDED
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICALLY RESISTANT SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:CHEMICALLY RESISTANT APRON
Work Hygienic Practices:IF BATTERY IS LEAKING AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN
OR EYES
Supplemental Safety and Health
THIS MSDS WAS CODED FROM A CECOM MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET NOT THE
MANFACTURERS MSDS

NRC/State Lic Num:NOT KNOWN
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT KNOWN
Solubility in Water:NOT KNOWN
Appearance and Odor:NOT KNOWN

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STORE SEPERATELY FROM OTHER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, AND GAIN LOCAL FIRE
DEPARTMENT APPROVAL FOR STORAGE AREAS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:FIRE AND EXTREME HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN EXPOSED TO FIRE OR EXTREME HEAT,
BATTERIES MAY RUPTURE AND/OR EMIT FUMES.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. COORDINATE WITH
SUPPORTING INSTALLATION AND/OR MACOM ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICE PRIOR TO
DISPOSAL

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