Product ID:THERMAL (THR) BATTERY
MSDS Date:11/30/1992
FSC:6135
NIIN:00-237-1703
MSDS Number: BSSHM

NOT KNOWN,SUPPLIED BY US ARMY MISSILE COMMAND

US ARMY MISSILE COMMAND
REDSTONE ARSENAL, AL 35809
US

Emergency Phone: CECOM (908) 544-3112

Info Phone: CECOM (908) 544-3112

Preparer: CECOM SAFETY OFFICE

Cage: KO765

UNION INK CO., INC.

RIDGEFIELD, NJ 07657 US

Telephone: 201-945-5766

Cage: 18876

CALCIUM

CAS: 7440-70-2

RTECS: EV8040000

Fraction By Weight: < 10%

CALCIUM CHROMATE (SARA III)

CAS: 13765-19-0

RTECS: GB2750000

Fraction By Weight: <10%

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG (CR)/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.001 MG/M3, A2;9394

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

POTASSIUM PERCHLORATE

CAS: 7778-74-7

RTECS: SC9700000

Fraction By Weight: < 10%

ASBESTOS (FRIABLE) (SARA III)

CAS: 1332-21-4

RTECS: CI6425000

Fraction By Weight: < 1%

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1001

ACGIH TLV: 0.2 - 2 FIBER/CC; 94

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
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INTACT BATTERERIES PRESENT NO SPECIFIC
HAZARDS. BURNING BATTERIES EMIT TOXIC FUMES. LEAKING BATTERY
MATERIAL IS IRRITATING TO SKIN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS ASBESTOS & CALCIUM CHROMATE
[1332-21-4] WHICH IS LISTED BY NTP AND IARC AND REGULATED BY OSHA
AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION OF FUMES OF BURNING BATTERIES MAY
CAUSE SEVERE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. EXPOSURE TO LEAKING BATTERY
MATERIAL MAY CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION TO SKIN/EYES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:BURNING BATTERIES: RESPIRATORY
AILMENTS, LEAKING BATTERIES: SKIN CONDITIONS.

First Aid:IF BATTERY CONTENTS COME IN CONTACT W/THE BODY. WASH AFFECTED
AREA FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN W/CLEAN H20. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
NEUTRALIZE. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID SKIN, EYE CONTACT. USE NON-FLAMMABLE
ABSORBENT MATERIAL FOR CLEAN UP. COORDINATE W/INSTALLATION SAFETY
AND ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT ABUSE BATTERIES. WHEN STORING
BATTERIES, STORE IN A COOL, DRY & WELL VENTILATED AREA WHICH HAS
BEEN APPROVED BY THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Other Precautions:DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RECHARGE. BATTERIES MUST BE FIRED
PRIOR TO DISPOSITION. WHEN ACTIVATED, BATTERY SURFACE TEMPERATURES
CAN EXCEED 500 DEGREES F.

Respiratory Protection:CONTACT LOCAL SAFETY/INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE OFFICE
TO DETERMINE IF RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IS REQUIRED . IF BATTERIES
ARE BURNING USE SCBA.
Ventilation:CONTACT LOCAL SAFETY/INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE OFFICE TO DETERMINE
IF LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION IS NEEDED
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL AND THERMAL RESISTANT GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICALLY RESISTANT SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:CHEMICAL RESISTANT APRON
Work Hygienic Practices:WHEN DEACTIVATION THRMAL BATTERY, PROTECT HANDS
W/THERMAL/CHEMICAL GLOVES, PLACE BATTERY ON HEAT/FIRE RESISTANT
SURFACE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THIS MSDS WAS CODED FROM A MSDS THAT CECOM SAFETY OFFICE CREATED.
(908) 544-3112

NRC/State Lic Num:NOT KNOWN

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STORE SEPARATELY FROM OTHER HARADOUS MATERIALS AND GAIN LOCAL FIRE
DEPARTMENT APPROVAL FOR STORAGE AREAS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT STATED BY MANUFACTURER, ASSUME FIRE,
HIGH HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:BURNING BATTERIES MAY RUPTURE AND/OR
EMIT TOXIC 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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