Product ID:ALKALINE BATTERY BA-3058/U
MSDS Date:07/13/1993
FSC:6135
NIIN:00-935-2587
MSDS Number: BRTBP

DURACELL INC TECHNICAL SALES & MARKETING GROUP

BERKSHIRE INDUSTRIAL PARK BLDG 9
BETHEL, CT 06801
US

Emergency Phone: 203-796-4654/617-449-7600

Info Phone: 203-796-4292

Preparer: CECOM SAFETY OFFICE

Cage: 90303

DURACELL INC TECHNICAL SALES AND MARKETING GROUP

BETHEL, CT 06801 US

Telephone: 203-796-4000

Cage: 90303

ZINC (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

Fraction By Weight: 19%

OSHA PEL 10 MG ZNO/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG ZNO/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

MANGANESE DIOXIDE

CAS: 1313-13-9

RTECS: OP0350000

Fraction By Weight: 60%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3 CEILING

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

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 20%

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

MERCURY (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-97-6

RTECS: OV4550000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL S, C, 0.1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: S, 0.05 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
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.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Effects of Overexposure:EXPOSURE TO LEAKING ELECTROLYTE CAN CAUSE
SEVERE IRRITATION TO EYES OR SKIN. INHALATION OF FUMES MAY CAUSE
SEVERE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:BURNING BATTERIES: RESPIRATORY
ALIMENTS LEAKING BATTERIES: SKIN CONDITIONS

First Aid:INHALATION: PROVIDE FRESH AIR AND CALL A DOCTOR. SKIN: REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND WASH SKIN WITH SOAP AND WATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MINUTES. IF A CHEMICAL BURN OCCURS OR IF IRRITATION
PERSISTS, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYE: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES
THOROUGHLY WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION.

Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE OR DRY CHEMICAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER,
10-B:C
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS. BATTERY/CELLS MAY RUPTURE/RELEASE TOXIC FUMES,
IF SUBJECTED TO FIRE/EXTREME HEAT. COOL W/WATER
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE MAY CAUSE BATTERIES TO FUME. COOL
EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER TO KEEP COOL.

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID SKIN OR EYE CONTACT. USE NONFLAMMABLE
ABSORBENT MATERIAL FOR CLEAN UP.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, WELL VENTILATED AREA
APPROVED BY LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT. DO NOT ABUSE OR SHORT CIRCUIT
Other Precautions:SOURCES OF SHORT CIRCUITS INCLUDE JUMBLED BATTERIES
IN BULK CONTAINERS, METAL JEWELRY, METAL COVERED TABLES OR METAL
BELTS USED FOR ASSEMBLY OF BATTERIES INTO DEVICES. DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO RECHARGE BATTE RIES

Respiratory Protection:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. IF
BATTERIES ARE BURNING USE SCBA
Ventilation:CONTACT LOCAL SAFETY/INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE OFFICE TO DETERMINE
IF LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION IS NEEDED
Protective Gloves:LEAKING- USE CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. USE
CHEMICAL RESISTANT APRON IF BATTERY IS LEAKING
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THIS BATTERY IS MANUFACTURED IN A CHARGED STATE. IT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR
RECHARGING. TO DO SO CAN CAUSE BATTERY LEAKAGE OR, IN SOME CASES,
HIGH PRESSURE RUPTURE. INADVERTENT CHARGING CAN OCCUR IF A BAT TERY
IS INSTALLED BACKWARDS. DO NOT OPEN BATTERY CONTRACT NUMBER
DAABO7-87-D-C043

pH:UNKNON
Appearance and Odor:ALKALINE (ALK) BATTERY
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STORE SEPARATELY 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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