Product ID:ALKALINE BATTERY/CELL BA-59
MSDS Date:01/23/1995
FSC:6135
NIIN:00-120-1032
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJKVW

BREN-TRONICS INC

10 BRAYTON CT
COMMACK, NY 11725-3104
US

Emergency Phone: 516.499.5155

Info Phone: 516-499-5155

Cage: 51828

BREN-TRONICS INC

COMMACK, NY 11725-3104 US

Telephone: 631-499-5155

Cage: 51828

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

MANGANESE DIOXIDE

CAS: 1313-13-9

RTECS: OP0350000

OSHA PEL C5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3

ZINC

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THESE CHEMICALS ARE CONTAINED IN A
SEALED CAN. RISK OF EXPOSURE OCCURS ONLY IF THE BATTERY IS
MECHANICALLY OR ELECTRICALLY ABUSED. MOST LIKELY, RISK IS WHEN A
CELL LEAKS. KOH (POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE) IS CAUSTIC AND SKIN CONTACT
CAN CAUSE IRRITATION OR BURNS. EYE CONTACT W/KOH MAY CAUSE
PERMANENT INJURY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN-IRRITATION, BURNS. EYES-PERMANENT INJURY.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:AN ACUTE EXPOSURE WILL NOT
GENERALLYAGGRAVATE ANY MEDICAL CONDITION.

First Aid:IF LEAKAGE FROM CELLS CONTACTS: SKIN-FLUSH WITH WATER AND
WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. EYES-FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER
FOR 15 MINUTES THEN SEE PHYSICIAN AT ONCE.

Flash Point:NA
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NA
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS WHEN A LARGE NUMBER OF CELLS ARE INVOLVED.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CELLS MAY RUPTURE WHEN HEATED
EXCESSIVELY.

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID SKIN AND EYE CONTACT. DO NOT INHALE
VAPORS. COLLECT ALL RELEASED MATERIAL IN PLASTIC BAG FOR WASTE
DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. DLA-HMIS STAFF: 5%
ACETIC ACID SOLUTION.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A DRY PLACE. DO NOT RECHARGE.
DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT.
Other Precautions:USE BATTERY ONLY IN PROPER EQUIPMENT. OBSERVE CORRECT
POLARITY WHEN INSTALLING INTO EQUIPMENT. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
RECHARGE.

Respiratory Protection:AS IN ANY FIRE SITUATION, USE SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA).
Ventilation:N/A.
Protective Gloves:WHEN HANDLING LEAKING BATTERIES.
Eye Protection:N/A.
Other Protective Equipment:N/A.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

HCC:Z7
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:KOH (1320) MNO2 N/A ZN
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:KOH (360) MNO2 (535) ZN
Vapor Pres:KOH MNO2 (NA) ZN (1)@487C
Vapor Density:NA
Spec Gravity:KOH (2.0) MNO2 (5.0) ZN
Evaporation Rate & Reference:KOH MNO2, ZN (NA)
Solubility in Water:KOH (50%), MNO2 (0%), ZN
Appearance and Odor:KOH (CLEAR LIQUID), MNO2 (BLACK POWDER), ZN (GREY
POWDER).

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
N/A.
Stability Condition to Avoid:DO NOT HEAT, DISASSEMBLE, OR RECHARGE. DO
NOT SHORT CIRCUIT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN HEATED, CELLS MAY EMIT HAZARDOUS
VAPORS OF CAUSTIC KOH.

Waste Disposal Methods:IN SMALL QUANTITIES, BATTERIES MAY BE DISPOSED
OF WITH HOUSEHOLD TRASH. DO NOT INCINERATE! DISPOSE OF LARGE
QUANTITIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL REGULATIONS.

Toxicological Information:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Transport Information:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

SARA Title III Information:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Federal Regulatory Information:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
State Regulatory Information:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.