Product ID:BATTERY DRY (CARBON-ZINC, MARK 112 MOD 1)
MSDS Date:03/12/1996
FSC:6135
NIIN:00-318-8314
MSDS Number: BYFKR

BURGESS INC

FOOT OF EXCHANGE ST
FREEPORT, IL 61032
US

Emergency Phone: COMPANY OUT OF BUSINESS

Preparer: DSCR-HMIS

Cage: 09823

BURGESS INC

Cage: 09823

CARBON BLACK

CAS: 1333-86-4

RTECS: FF5800000

OSHA PEL 3.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 3.5 MG/M3; 9495

MERCURY (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7439-97-6

RTECS: OV4550000

OSHA PEL C, 0.1 MG/M3; Z-2

ACGIH TLV: S,0.025 MG/M3; A4;95

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

ZINC CHLORIDE (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7646-85-7

RTECS: ZH1400000

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1MG/M3/2STEL(FUME)95

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

AMMONIUM CHLORIDE (CERCLA)

CAS: 12125-02-9

RTECS: BP4550000

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 FUME; 9495

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:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:BATTERIES ARE MANUFACTURED "ARTICLES",
AND ARE NONHAZARDOUS. THEY MAY BECOME HAZARDOUS IF OPENED
INTENTIONALLY OR ARE RUPTURED ACCIDENTLY. INGESTION:CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS CHEMICAL BURNS OF MOUTH, ESOPHAGU S, AND GASTROINTESTINAL
TRACT. INHALATION:RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. SKIN:IRRITATION.
EYE:SEVERE IRRITATION/BRUNS.
Effects of Overexposure:FOR EXPOSURE TO A RUPTURED BATTERY:
IRRITATION/BURNS OF TISSUES. COUGHING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
IMMEDIATELY. CALL NATIONAL BATTERY INGESTION HOTLINE
(202-625-3333). INHALATION:PROVIDE FRESH AIR AND CALL A DOCTOR.
SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED C LOTHING AND WASH SKIN WITH SOAP AND
WATER. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IF NECESSARY. EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
EYES THOROUGHLY WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION.

Extinguishing Media:IN CASE OF FIRE, IT IS PERMISSIBLE TO USE ANY CLASS
OF EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM ON THESE BATTERIES OF THEIR PACKING
MATERIAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE
PRODUCTION OF HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS.

Spill Release Procedures:PICK UP BATTERIES FOR REUSE. FOR RUPTURED
BATTERIES WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND SAVE BROKEN BATTERIES IN
PLASTIC BAGS FOR DISPOSAL. DO NOT CREATE DUST.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROLONGED SHORT CIRCUIT WILL CAUSE THE
BATTERY TO LOSE ENERGY, AND CAUSE THE SAFETY RELEASE VENT TO OPEN.
Other Precautions:IF SOLDERING OR WELDING TO THE BATTERY IS REQUIRED,
TAKE PROPER PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT SEAL DAMAGE OR SHORT CIRCUIT.

Protective Gloves:USE NEOPRENE OR NATURAL RUBBER AS NEEDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES IF BATTERY DAMAGED
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THIS BATTERY IS AN ARTICLE AND, AS SUCH, IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE OSHA
HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD REQUIREMENT FOR A MATERIAL SAFETY
DATA SHEET. THIS SHEET IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION ONLY.

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:6 VOLT, RECTANGULAR BATTERY.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT AND PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MERCURY VAPORS

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN LANDFILL FACILITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH
ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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