Product ID:893 9100, KODAK ALKALINE BATTERY (K23A TYPE)
MSDS Date:01/27/1999
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKPMG

EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY

343 STATE STREET
ROCHESTER, NY 14650
US

Emergency Phone: 716-722-5151

Info Phone: 800- 242-2424

Preparer: NOT PROVIDED

Cage: 19139

EASTMAN KODAK CO GOVERNMENT MARKETS CONTRACTS

ROCHESTER, NY 14650-1115 US

Telephone: 716-722-5151/(800) 242-2424

Cage: 19139

MANGANESE DIOXIDE

CAS: 1313-13-9

RTECS: OP0350000

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3 AS MN

ACGIH TLV: 0.2 MG/M3 AS MN

ZINC POWDER (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

OSHA PEL NOT PROVIDED

ACGIH TLV: NOT PROVIDED

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

OSHA PEL NOT PROVIDED

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

GRAPHITE

CAS: 7782-42-5

RTECS: MD9659600

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 (TDUST)

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

STEEL CASING

OSHA PEL NOT PROVIDED

ACGIH TLV: NOT PROVIDED

PLASTIC

OSHA PEL NOT PROVIDED

ACGIH TLV: NOT PROVIDED

MERCURY (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7439-97-6

RTECS: OV4550000

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: S,0.025 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

PAPER

OSHA PEL NOT PROVIDED

ACGIH TLV: NOT PROVIDED

SODIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT PROVIDED
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE: INHALATION:
HARMFUL IF INHALED. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE MUCOUS MEMBRANES
AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. EYES: CONTACT WITH ELECTROLYTE
(LIQUID) CAUSES BURNS. VAPORS OR FUMES MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
CONTACT WITH METAL FRAGMENTS MAY CAUSE BURNS OR MECHANICAL INJURY.
SKIN: CONTACT WITH ELECTROLYTE (LIQUID) CAUSES BURNS. CONTACT WITH
METAL FRAGMENTS MAY CAUSE BURNS OR MECHANICAL INJURY. HARMFUL IF
ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. VAPORS OR FUMES MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
INGESTION: ALL BATTERIES MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. MAY CAUSE
BURNS OF THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:- CARCINOGENICITY CLASSIFICATION
(COMPONENTS PRESENT AT 0.1% OR MORE): - INTERNATIONAL AGENCY FOR
RESEARCH ON CANCER (IARC): NONE - AMERICAN CONFERENCE OF
GOVERNMENTAL INDUSTRIAL HYGIENISTS (ACGIH): M ERCURY, AS INORGANIC
COMPOUNDS, NOT CLASSIFIABLE AS A HUMAN CARCINOGEN (A4) - NATIONAL
TOXICOLOGY PROGRAM (NTP): NONE - OSHA: NONE.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE MUCOUS
MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. EYES: CONTACT WITH
ELECTROLYTE (LIQUID) CAUSES BURNS. VAPORS OR FUMES MAY CAUSE
IRRITATION. CONTACT WITH METAL FRA GMENTS MAY CAUSE BURNS OR
MECHANICAL INJURY. SKIN: CONTACT WITH ELECTROLYTE (LIQUID) CAUSES
BURNS. CONTACT WITH METAL FRAGMENTS MAY CAUSE BURNS OR MECHANICAL
INJURY. HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN . VAPORS OR FUMES MAY
CAUSE IRRITATION. INGESTION: MAY CAUSE BURNS OF THE
GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT PROVIDED

First Aid:INHALATION: IF VAPORS/FUMES ARE IRRITATING TO RESPIRATORY
TRACT, MOVE TO FRESH AIR. TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. EYES: IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH
LIQUID/METAL, IMMEDI ATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. SKIN: IN CASE OF
CONTACT WITH BATTERY CONTENTS, IMMEDIATELY REMOVE METAL FRAGMENTS
AND FLUSH SKIN WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES WHILE REMOVING
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES. INGESTION: CALL A PHYSICIAN OR
POISON CONTROL CENTER IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IF
BATTERY WAS LEAKING OR WAS CHEWED, RINSE MOUTH THOROUGHLY WITH
WATER.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE APPROPRIATE AGENT FOR ADJACENT FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS. WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE OR HIGH TEMPERATURES MAY CAUSE
BATTERY TO VENT AND/OR EXPLODE OR LEAK HAZARDOUS VAPORS. DAMAGED OR
OPENED BATTERIES CAN RESULT IN RAPID HEATING AND THE RELEASE OF
HAZARDOUS VAPORS.

Neutralizing Agent:NOT PROVIDED

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY PLACE. PROTECT FROM
DIRECT SUNLIGHT. STORAGE ABOVE 21C (70F) MAY AFFECT PRODUCT
QUALITY. DO NOT STORE IN A MANNER THAT ALLOWS TERMINALS TO SHORT
CIRCUIT. EXTENDED SHORT CIRCUITING C REATES HIGH TEMPERATURES IN
THE BATTERY WHICH CAN CAUSE LEAKAGE AND/OR EXPLOSION.
Other Precautions:IF BATTERY HAS BEEN DAMAGED, DON'T BREATHE
FUMES/VAPORS. DO NOT GET BATTERY CONTENTS IN EYES, ON SKIN, ON
CLOTHING. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE. KEEP
AWAY FROM HEAT AND FLAME. D O NOT RECHARGE. AVOID THE USE OF OLD
AND NEW BATTERIES/BATTERIES OF VARYING SIZES AND TYPES IN THE S AME
BATTERY ASSEMBLY

Respiratory Protection:NONE SHOULD BE NEEDED.
Ventilation:SUPPLEMENTAL VENTILATION MAY BE NEEDED IN SPECIAL
CIRCUMSTANCES TO CONTROL FUMES/VAPORS TO AN ACCEPTABLE LEVEL.
Protective Gloves:WHEN HANDLING A DAMAGED BATTERY, WEAR IMPERVIOUS
GLOVES.
Eye Protection:WHEN HANDLING A DAMAGED BATTERY, WEAR SAFETY GLASSES
WITH SIDE SHIELDS/GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:WASHING FACILITIES
Work Hygienic Practices:NOT PROVIDED
Supplemental Safety and Health
NOTE TO PHYSICIANS: BATTERY INGESTIONS SHOULD NOT BE MANAGED IN THE
SAME WAY AS OTHER OBJECT, EG., COINS. THE POSITION OF BATTERY
SHOULD BE ASSESSED BY X-RAY. LEAKING BATTERIES MAY CAUSE NECROSIS,
TIS SUE DAMAGE. MOST BATTERIES < 22-25 MM IN DIAMETER WILL PASS
SAFELY. LARGER BATTERIES MAY HAVE TO BE REMOVED SURGICALLY.

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT PROVIDED
Vapor Pres:NEGLIGIBLE
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID COLOR: NOT APPLICABLE ODOR: ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE WITH COMMON MATERIALS AND CONTAMINANTS WITH WHICH THE MATERIAL MAY
REASONABLY COME INTO CONTACT.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF MANGANESE, OXIDES OF ZINC.

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT INCINERATE OR EXPOSE TO FIRE. DISCHARGE,
TREATMENT, OR DISPOSAL MAY BE SUBJECT TO NATIONAL, STATE, OR LOCAL
LAWS.

Toxicological Information:EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE: GENERAL: SINCE THE
MATERIALS IN THIS BATTERY ARE SEALED IN THE BATTERY CASE, THE
POTENTIAL FOR EXPOSURE TO THE COMPONENTS OF THE BATTERY IS
NEGLIGIBLE WHEN THE BATTERY IS USED AS DIRECTED. HOWEVER,
TECHNICAL OR ELECTRICAL ABUSE OF THE BATTERY MAY RESULT IN THE
RELEASE OF BATTERY CONTENTS. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PERTAINS
TO MERCURY: CAN CAUSE KIDNEY DAMAGE. CAN CAUSE NERV OUS SYSTEM
DAMAGE. CAN CAUSE ADVERSE REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS SUCH AS BIRTH
DEFECTS, MISCARRIAGES, OR INFERTILITY.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
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:THIS MATERIAL HAS NOT BEEN TESTED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS.

Transport Information:FOR TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION REGARDING THIS
PRODUCT CALL THE KODAK WORLDWIDE TRANSPORTATION HAZMAT HOT LINE:
(716) 722-2400 BETWEEN 8 A.M. AND 5 P.M. (EASTERN STANDARD
TIME), MONDAY THROUGH FR IDAY.

Federal Regulatory Information:NOT PROVIDED
State Regulatory Information:MATERIAL(S) KNOWN TO THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER: NONE - MATERIAL(S) KNOWN TO THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE ADVERSE REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: MERCURY