Product ID:UNDISCHARGED BATTERIES/CELLS, MERCURY-ZINC, AX-9/AX-15
MSDS Date:09/20/1991
FSC:6135
NIIN:00-122-2420
MSDS Number: BSYXV

ALEXANDER MFG CO

1511 S GARFIELD PL
MASON CITY, ID 50401
US

Emergency Phone: 515-423-1161

Info Phone: 515-423-8955

Preparer: NONE

Cage: 56469

LYNTRONICS, INC.(AMERICAN POWERCELL BATTERY CO)

YAPHANK, NY 11980 US

Telephone: 631-205-1072

Cage: 0BSY9

MERCURIC OXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 21908-53-2

RTECS: OW8750000

Fraction By Weight: 45-50%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG HG/M3;SKIN;C

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG HG/M3;S, 9394

MANGANESE DIOXIDE

CAS: 1313-13-9

RTECS: OP0350000

Fraction By Weight: 4-6%

OSHA PEL 5 MG MN/M3 CEILING

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 (MN DUST) 94

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 1-5%

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9394

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

ZINC (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

Fraction By Weight: 12-18%

OSHA PEL 10 MG ZNO/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10MG ZNO/M3;TDUST 94

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

ZINC OXIDE

CAS: 1314-13-2

RTECS: ZH4810000

Fraction By Weight: 0.1-0.3%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10MG/M3 TDUST; 9394

GRAPHITE

Fraction By Weight: 2-6%

OSHA PEL 2.5 MG/M3 RDUST

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 RDUST; 9394

CARBOXY METHYL CELLULOSE (CMC)

Fraction By Weight: .05-.15%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE/CHRONIC: NO HEALTH HAZARDS
LIKELY UNDER PROPER USE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:RESPIRATORY AND SKIN IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY AND SKIN DISEASE.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. IF SYMPTOMS
PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH AREA WITH SOAP AND
WATER. IF SYMPTOMS PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION:
MOVE TO FRESH AIR. A PPLY CPR IF NEEDED. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
INGESTION: GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS IF BATTERIES ARE ON FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE KNOWN.

Spill Release Procedures:USE RUBBER GLOVES FOR CLEANING UP SPILLS OR
HANDLING INTERNAL PARTS OF CELL. USE 3M MASK 9908. MASK PROTECTS UP
TO 0.5MG/M3 MERCURY VAPOR.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID HEAT OR WATER. DO NOT SHORT
CIRCUIT, CHARGE, OR OPEN THE BATTERY CELLS.
Other Precautions:DOT HAS CLASSIFIED THE AX-9/AX-15 AS FSC 6135 DRY
BATTERY. DOT LABEL, MARKING OR PLACARD NOT REQUIRED IN
TRANSPORTATION OF THE BATTERIES.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED UNDER PROPER USE.
Ventilation:GENERAL WORKPLACE VENTILATION IS ADEQUATE.
Protective Gloves:NONE REQUIRED UNDER PROPER USE.
Eye Protection:NONE REQUIRED UNDER PROPER USE.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE REQUIRED UNDER PROPER USE.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ALEXANDER MFG. CO CONSIDERS THE AX-9/AX-15 BATTERIES/CELLS AN ARTICLE
AS DEFINED IN 29 CFR 1910.1200 SECTION (C). UNDER NORMAL USE, IT
DOES NOT RELEASE OR OTHERWISE RESULT IN EXPOSURE TO A HAZARDOUS C
HEMICAL UNDER CONDITIONS OF INTENDED USE.

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Spec Gravity:1
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CYLINDRICAL BATTERY 1.5 IN. IN DIAMETER BY 2 IN.
LONG WITH 2 FLAT CONTACTS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE KNOWN.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEATING ABOVE 160F, CHARGING, WATER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MANGANESE, MERCURY AND ZINC OXIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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