Product ID:BA-279/U CARBON-ZINC BATTERY
MSDS Date:04/04/1997
FSC:6135
NIIN:00-240-3200
MSDS Number: CDLVD

BURGESS INC

FOOT OF EXCHANGE ST.
FREEPORT, IL 61032
US

Emergency Phone: OUT OF BUSINESS

Info Phone: OUT OF BUSINESS

Preparer: DSCR-VBA

Cage: 09823

BURGESS INC

Cage: 09823

ZINC (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

OSHA PEL 10 MG ZNO/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG ZNO/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

MANGANESE DIOXIDE

CAS: 1313-13-9

RTECS: OP0350000

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3 CEILING

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

AMMONIUM CHLORIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 12125-02-9

RTECS: BP4550000

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3/20 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 FUME; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

ZINC CHLORIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 7646-85-7

RTECS: ZH1400000

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3/2 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3/2STEL FUME93

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

MERCURY (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-97-6

RTECS: OV4550000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL S, C, 0.1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: S, 0.05 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INTACT BATTERIES PRESENT NO SPECIFIC
HAZARDS. BURNING BATTERIES EMIT HIGHLY TOXIC FUMES. LEAKING
BATTERIES LEAK CORROSIVE MATERIAL IRRITATING TO SKIN, EYES AND
MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
Effects of Overexposure:EXPOSURE TO LEAKING BATTERY CAN CAUSE SEVERE
IRRIATION TO EYES OR SKIN. INHALATION OF FUMES MAY CAUSE SEVERE
RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY ALIMENTS, SKIN
CONDITIONS.

First Aid:IF BATTERY CONTENTS COME IN CONTACT WITH THE BODY (FOR
EXAMPLE HANDS AND EYES) WASH AFFECTED AREA FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN WITH
RUNNING WATER. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO NEUTRALIZE. INGESTION:SEEK
MEDICAL ATTENTIO N PROMPTLY.

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

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID CONTACT. WHEN HANDLING RUPTURED
BATTERIES, WEAR GLOVES AND DUST MASK. PICK UP MATERIAL SAVE IN
PLASTIC BAGS FOR DISPOSAL. AVOID CREATING DUST.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT KNOWN.

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT ABUSE OR SHORT CIRCUIT. STORE
IN A COOL, DRY AND A WELL VENTILATED AREA.
Other Precautions:DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RECHARGE BATTERIES.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. USE NIOSH APPROVED
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OR DUST MASK WHEN HANDLING
RUPTURED BATTERIES.
Ventilation:GENERAL.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICALLY RESISTANT SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:CHEMICALLY RESISTANT APRON
Work Hygienic Practices:IF BATTERY IS LEAKING AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN
OR EYES.
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:BATTERIES.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:FIRE, EXTREME HEAT AND MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:BATTERIES MAY EMIT FUMES OF AMMONIA,
ZINC CHLORIDE AND MERCURY.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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