Product ID:AZL12-3 SILVER ZINC CELL BATTERY W/MERCURY
MSDS Date:11/01/1993
FSC:6140
NIIN:00F039086
MSDS Number: BWYGD

BST SYSTEMS INC

78 PLAINFIELD PIKE RD
PLAINFIELD, CT 06374-1743
US

Emergency Phone: 203-564-4078

Info Phone: 203-564-4078

Cage: 62339

BST SYSTEMS INC

PLAINFIELD, CT 06374 US

Telephone: 203-564-4078

Cage: 62339

SILVER

CAS: 7440-22-4

RTECS: VW3500000

OSHA PEL 0.01 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/CUM

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

ZINC OXIDE *95-1*

CAS: 1314-13-2

RTECS: ZH4810000

OSHA PEL 5 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/CUM FUME

MERCURIC OXIDE

CAS: 21908-53-2

RTECS: OW8750000

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/CUM

POLYSULFONE

CAS: 25154-01-2

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/CUM (CEILING)

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

TEFLON

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CONTACT W/POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE MAY BURN
TISSUE. INHALATION OF POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE MIST MAY DAMAGE
RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTION OF POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE CAUSES THROAT &
GASTRO-RESPIRATORY BURNS. SKIN CONT ACT W/POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
CAUSES BURNS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE - BURNS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. SKIN: WASH W/WATER. EYES:
FLUSH W/WATER. INGESTION: DRINK WATER. DON'T INDUCE VOMITING.
OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO MERCURY
VAPORS WHICH MAY BE LIBERATED DURING A FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ACTIVATED BATTERY MAY PROVE A FIRE HAZARD
IF EXTERNALLY SHORTED.

Spill Release Procedures:FOR POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SPILL WEAR PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING INCLUDING GLOVES & GOGGLES. AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN. CONTAIN
& NEUTRALIZE. FLUSH W/WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:WEAK ACID SUCH AS VINEGAR/BORIC ACID

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE DRY BATTERIES AT TEMPS BETWEEN
0-40F. AVOID DIRECT SKIN CONTACT W/POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE.
Other Precautions:WET BATTERIES NOT REQUIRED FOR 30 DAYS/LONGER SHOULD
BE DISCHARGED AS PER MANUFACTURER'S OPERATING PROCEDURES & STORED
AT TEMPS BETWEEN 0-40F. TO REDUCE ELECTROCUTION RISK, ALL
ASSOCIATED TOOLS SHOULD BE INSULATED.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:RUBBER/PLASTIC
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LIQUID RESISTANT APRONS, SAFETY EYE WASH,
SHOWER
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE & LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS CONT'D: INCOMPLETE BURNING OF POLYSULFONE
LIBERATES CO2, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE RELEASED WHEN TEFLON BURNS.

Appearance and Odor:CELL: RECTANGULAR CUBE OF CLEAR AMBER COLOR
W/MULTIPLE ELECTRODES VISIBLE

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, AMINES, REDUCING AGENTS, MOLTEN ALKALI METALS,
ALUMINUM, TIN, METALS
Stability Condition to Avoid:FIRE & TEMP >1763.6F
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TEMP >1763.6F-SILVER OXIDE, POTASSIUM
HYDROXIDE + METALS-HYDROGEN GAS, FIRE-MERCURY VAPORS, (SEE
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA)
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:STORAGE TEMP >90F

Waste Disposal Methods:SPENT BATTERIES SHOULD BE COLLECTED FOR PRECIOUS
METALS RECLAMATIONS IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

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