Product ID:CARBON/ZINC DRY BATTERY BA-56
MSDS Date:12/08/1994
FSC:6135
NIIN:00-120-1003
MSDS Number: BVWWG

BURGESS INC.

FOOT OF EXCHANGE STREET
FREEPORT, IL 61032
US

Emergency Phone: 815-235-8000

Info Phone: 815-235-8000

Preparer: DGSC-SHH 804-279-4371

Cage: 0KXZ0

BURGESS INC.

FREEPORT, IL 61032 US

Cage: 0KXZ0

CARBON BLACK

CAS: 1333-86-4

RTECS: FF5800000

OSHA PEL 3.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 3.5 MG/M3; 9192

MERCURY (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-97-6

RTECS: OV4550000

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

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3/2 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3/2STEL FUME92

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

AMMONIUM CHLORIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 12125-02-9

RTECS: BP4550000

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

OSHA PEL 5 MG MN/M3 CEILING

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG MN/M3

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THESE BATTERIES ARE MANUFACTURED
"ARTICLES", WHICH DO NOT RESULT IN EXPOSURE TO A HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL
UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE, AS DEFINED IN OSHA HCS
1910.1200(C). WHEN HANDLING RUPTURED BATTERY DO NOT GET ON SKIN,
IN EYES OR ON CLOTHING. DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PRODUCT CONTAINS NO MATERIALS CURRENTLY
CLASSIFIED AS CARCINOGENIC BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:IF BATTERY IS BROKEN, FUMES OR DUSTS MAY CAUSE
EYES, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE

First Aid:IF EXPOSED TO BROKEN BATTERY CONTENTS: SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP &
WATER. EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN.
SEE DOCTOR. INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION:GET PROMPT
MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL
FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-
APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE
OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES OF MERCURY, AMMONIA
AND METAL OXIDES.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR GLOVES. PICK UP BROKEN BATTERIES AND
TRANSFER TO A CONTAINER FOR LATER DISPOSAL. DO NOT GENERATE DUST.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE- DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT BATTERY.
THIS MAY CAUSE RUPTURE OR LEAKAGE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RECHARGE.
CHARGING MAY CAUSE RUPTURE OR LEAKAGE.
Other Precautions:FOR BROKEN BATTERY: AVOID BREATHING DUSTS. DO NOT GET
IN EYES, ON SKIN OR ON CLOTHING. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND
BEFORE EATING OR DRINKING. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING PROMPTLY.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF SMALL CHILDREN.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MFR IS OUT OF BUSINESS AND IS UNLISTED. INFORMATION PRESENTED HEREIN IS
ACCURATE AND RELIABLE TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF BUT
IS NOT GUARANTEED TO BE SO. IT IS THE USER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO
TAKE ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AS MAY BE NECESSARY. WE HEREBY DISCLAIM
ALL LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO IT'S USE.

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:DRY BATTERY

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE KNOWN
Stability Condition to Avoid:FIRE, HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES MERCURY, AMMONIA,
OXIDES OF CARBON AND ZINC.

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

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