BREN-TRONICS INC -- ALKALINE BATTERY/CELL  -- 6135-00-450-3528
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ALKALINE BATTERY/CELL
MSDS Date:03/01/1991
FSC:6135
NIIN:00-450-3528
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BREN-TRONICS INC
Address:10 BRAYTON CT
City:COMMACK
State:NY
ZIP:11725-3104
Country:US
Info Phone Num:516-499-5155
Emergency Phone Num:516-499-5155
CAGE:51828
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BREN-TRONICS INC
Address:10 BRAYTON CT
Box:City:COMMACK
State:NY
ZIP:11725-3104
Country:US
Phone:631-499-5155
CAGE:51828

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: 5-9%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:C, 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:MANGANESE DIOXIDE
CAS:1313-13-9
RTECS #:OP0350000
Fraction by Wt: 32-38%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3 CEILING
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 (AS MN DUST)

Ingred Name:ZINC  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-66-6
RTECS #:ZG8600000
Fraction by Wt: 11-16%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:10 MG ZNO/M3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG ZNO/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:MERCURY  (SARA III)
CAS:7439-97-6
RTECS #:OV4550000
Fraction by Wt: <1%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:S, C, 0.1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:S, 0.05 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ELETROLYTE: ACUTE: INHALATION-
    IRRITATE RESPIRATORY TRACT. EYES- IRRITATION, BURNS. SKIN-
    IRRITATION, BURNS. INGESTION- SEVERE STOMACH DISTRESS. CHRONIC:NONE
    SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: COUGHING, WHEEZING, SHORTNESS OF
    BREATH. EYES: REDNESS, TEARING, PAIN, BURNS. SKIN: REDNESS, RASH,
    BURNS. INGESTION: BURNS AROUND MOUTH AND IN ESOPHAGUS, SEVERE
    STOMACH PAIN, NAUSEA, VOMIT ING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. EYES: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF
    WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SEE DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. SKIN: FLUSH WITH LOTS
    OF WATER; WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. SEE DOCTOR. INGESTION: DO NOT
    INDUCE  VOMITING. DILUTE BY GIVING MILK OR WATER IF CONSCIOUS. GET
    IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE
    CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CELLS MAY RUPTURE WHEN HEATED
    EXCESSIVELY; MAY RELEASE TOXIC MERCURY AND CORROSIVE MATERIALS WHEN
    INTEGRITY OF CELL IS BROKEN.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN SPILL. VENTILATE AREA. NEUTRALIZE.
    ABSORB WITH INERT MATERIAL AND PLACE IN CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:5% ACETIC ACID SOLUTION

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA.
Other Precautions:DO NOT RECHARGE. DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT. USE BATTERY
    ONLY IN PROPER EQUIPMENT. OBSERVE POLARITY WHEN INSTALLING.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:IF BATTERY RUPTURES; WEAR SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:PVC
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:IF SPILL OCCURS; WEAR CLOTHING TO PREVENT
    CONTACT WITH ELECTROLYTE (POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE).
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS HEALTH AND SAFETY DATA IS PRIMARILY FOR ELECTROLYTE IN THE EVENT
    OF SPILL. ELECTROLYTE IS POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE; AN ALKALINE OR
    CAUSTIC MATERIAL.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:Z7
Boiling Pt:=1320.C, 2408.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=360.C, 680.F
Spec Gravity:2.0
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:BLACK ABS PLASTIC BATTERY CASE; CLEAR, ODORLESS
    LIQUID (POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE)

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG MINERAL ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:DO NOT HEAT, DISASSEMBLE, OR RECHARGE. DO
    NOT SHORT CIRCUIT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:VAPORS OF MERCURY AND POTASSIUM
    HYDROXIDE

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER. DISPOSE OF
    IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. CONTAINS
    MERCURY AND ZINC.

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