Product ID:UNDISCHARGE BATTERY MERCURY-ZINC, AX-15NM, REF: MK141 MOD 1
MSDS Date:05/05/1998
FSC:6135
NIIN:01-345-4866
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLLJG

ALEXANDER MFG. CO.

1511 S. GARFIELD PL.
MASON CITY, IA 50401
US

Emergency Phone: 515-423-1161

Info Phone: 515-423-8955

Cage: 5L014

ALEXANDER MFG. CO

MASON CITY, IA 50401 US

Telephone: 515-423-8955

Cage: 5L014

MERCURIC OXIDE

CAS: 21908-53-2

RTECS: OW8750000

Fraction By Weight: 13 - 15% GM

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3 (HG VAPOR)

MANGANESE DIOXIDE

CAS: 1313-13-9

RTECS: OP0350000

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (KOH)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: TRACE

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

ZINC

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: NOT LIKELY UNDER PROPER USE.
CHRONIC: NOT LIKELY UNDER PROPER USE. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF
EXPOSURE: RESPIRATORY & SKIN IRRITATION. (IF RUPTURED OR STORAGE
DEPOT FIRE INVOLVING LARGE QUANTITIES OF BATTERIES). MERCURY
COMPOUNDS APPEAR ON THE NAVY LIST OF OCCUPATIONAL CHEMICAL
REPRODUCTIVE HAZARDS. SEEK CONSULTATION FROM APPROPRIATE HEALTH
PROFESSIONAL CONCERNING LATEST HAZARD AND EXPOSURE I NFORMATION .
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARD ACUTE AND CHRONIC .
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:IF RUPTURED OR STORAGE DEPOT FIRE
INVOLVING LARGE QUANTITIES OF BATTERIES.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, APPLY ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION
IF NEEDED. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES: FLUSH AT LEAST 15 MIN.
WITH FRESH WATER. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH AFFECTED AREA
THOROUG HLY. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point:NOT AVAILABLE.
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:UNKNOW
Lower Limits:N/AVAILABLE.
Upper Limits:N/AVAILABLE.
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD USE SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS (NIOSH APPROVED - ) IF BATERIES ARE ON FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE KNOWN.

Spill Release Procedures:USE RUBBER GLOVES FOR CLEANING UP SPILLS OR
HANDLING INTERNAL PARTS OF CELLS. USE 3M MASK 9908. MASK PROTECTS
UP TO 0.5MG/M3 MERCURY VAPOR.

Handling and Storage Precautions:SEE TRANSPORT SECTION .
Other Precautions:AVOID HEAT AND WATER. DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT, CHARGE OR
OPEN THE BATTERY CELLS.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL USE. A NIOSH
APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR THE EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:RECOMMENDED. LOCAL EXHAUST: N/A. MECHANICAL (GENERAL):
N/A. SPECIAL: N/A. OTHER: N/P.
Protective Gloves:NONE REQUIRED UNDER PROPER USE. IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED SAFETY GLASSES .
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH AND DELUGE SHOWER MEETING ANSI
DESIGN CRITERIA .
Supplemental Safety and Health
NOTE: ALEXANDER MFG CO CONSIDERS THE AX-15NM AN ARTICLE AS DEFINED IN
29 CFR 1210.1200 SECTION (C). UNDER NORMAL USE, IT DOES NOT RELEASE
OR OTHERWISE RESULT IN EXPOSURE TO A HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL UNDER
CONDITIONS OF INTENDED USE.

HCC:Z7
Boiling Pt:=100.C, 212.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NOT DETERMINED.
Vapor Pres:NOT DETERMINED.
Vapor Density:NO INFO AV
Spec Gravity:1 (WATER=1).
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE.
Appearance and Odor:DRY BATTERY. NO APPRECIABLE ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE KNOWN. REACTIVITY IN WATER: BATTERY (CELLS) MAY SHORT CIRCUIT IN
WATER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEATING ABOVE 106 DEGREES F, CHARGING,
WATER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MANGANESE, MERCURY AND ZINC OXIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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.

Transport Information:DOT HAS CLASSIFIED THE AX-15NM AS FSC 6135 DRY
BATTERY. DOT LABEL, MARKING OR PLACARD NOT REQUIRED IN
TRANSPORTATION OF THE BATTERIES.