YARDNEY TECHNICAL PRODUCTS INC -- WET SILVER-ZINC BATTERY ======================================================= MSDS Safety Information ======================================================= FSC: 6140 NIIN: 01-268-6724 MSDS Date: 05/20/1993 MSDS Num: BTRLB Product ID: WET SILVER-ZINC BATTERY MFN: 01 Responsible Party Cage: 87362 Name: YARDNEY TECHNICAL PRODUCTS INC Address: 82 MECHANIC ST City: PAWCATUCK CT 06379 Info Phone Number: 203-599-1100 Emergency Phone Number: 800-255-3924 Preparer's Name: UNKNOWN Published: Y ======================================================= Contractor Summary ======================================================= Cage: 87362 Name: YARDNEY TECHNICAL PRODUCTS INC Address: 82 MECHANIC ST City: PAWCATUCK CT 06379 Phone: (860)599-1100 ======================================================= Item Description Information ======================================================= Item Manager: S9G Item Name: BATTERY,STORAGE Specification Number: NONE Type/Grade/Class: NONE Unit of Issue: EA UI Container Qty: UNKNOWN Type of Container: BATTERY ======================================================= Ingredients ======================================================= Cas: 1310-58-3 RTECS #: TT2100000 Name: POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III) % Wt: 21.5 OSHA PEL: C, 2 MG/M3 ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9192 EPA Rpt Qty: 1000 LBS DOT Rpt Qty: 1000 LBS ------------------------------ Cas: 7440-66-6 RTECS #: ZG8600000 Name: ZINC (SARA III) % Wt: 22.5 OSHA PEL: 10 MG ZNO/M3 ACGIH TLV: 10 MG ZNO/M3; 9192 EPA Rpt Qty: 1000 LBS DOT Rpt Qty: 1000 LBS ------------------------------ Cas: 7440-22-4 RTECS #: VW3500000 Name: SILVER (SARA III) % Wt: 32 OSHA PEL: 0.01 MG/M3 ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3; 9192 EPA Rpt Qty: 1 LB DOT Rpt Qty: 1 LB ------------------------------ Cas: 21908-53-2 RTECS #: OW8750000 Name: MERCURIC OXIDE (SARA III) % Wt: 0.28 OSHA PEL: 0.1 MG HG/M3;SKIN;C ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG HG/M3; 9192 ======================================================= Health Hazards Data ======================================================= LD50 LC50 Mixture: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Route Of Entry Inds - Inhalation: YES Skin: YES Ingestion: YES Carcinogenicity Inds - NTP: NO IARC: NO OSHA: NO Effects of Exposure: POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE IS CORROSIVE TO SKIN AND EYES, MERCURIC OXIDE, SILVER AND ZINC BIO ACCUMULATES IN HUMAN TISSUES. ZINC FUMES CAN CAUSE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS. Explanation Of Carcinogenicity: NONE Signs And Symptions Of Overexposure: TO POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE: SKIN AND EYE IRRITATION. TO SILVER: ARGYRIA. TO MERCURIC OXIDE: LOSS OF MEMORY, TREMORS. TO ZINC: METAL FUME FEVER. Medical Cond Aggravated By Exposure: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. First Aid: REMOVE INJURED PERSONNEL FROM AREA IMMEDIATELY. FLUSH EYES AND SKIN WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE INVOLVEMENT AND SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. ======================================================= Handling and Disposal ======================================================= Spill Release Procedures: CONTAINS POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, VENTILATE THE AREA. NEUTRALIZE THE POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE WITH BORIC ACID. DO NOT FLUSH TO SANITARY SEWER, COLLECT ALL SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS FOR PROPER DISPOSAL. Neutralizing Agent: BORIC ACID Waste Disposal Methods: CELLS AND BATTERIES CONTAIN SILVER AND SHOULD BE RECYCLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. Handling And Storage Precautions: AVOID SHORT CIRCUITING TERMINALS OF WET CELLS AND BATTERIES. AVOID EXPOSURE TO INTENSE HEAT OR FIRE. Other Precautions: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ======================================================= Fire and Explosion Hazard Information ======================================================= Flash Point Text: NONE Extinguishing Media: DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUSHER Fire Fighting Procedures: AVOID BREATHING FUMES, WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard: INTENSE HEAT AND ACRID SMOKE FROM BURNING METAL AND PLASTIC COMPONETS. ======================================================= Control Measures ======================================================= Respiratory Protection: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Ventilation: LOCAL EXHAUST. MECHANICAL: PER ACGIH HANDBOOK RECOMMENDATION Protective Gloves: GLOVES Eye Protection: GOGGLES Work Hygienic Practices: WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER WORKING WITH SILVER-ZINC BATTERIES. Supplemental Safety and Health: YARDNEY TECHNICAL PRODUCTS INC WAS FORMERLY WHITTAKER TECHNICAL PRODUCTS INC, WHITTAKER-YARDNEY POWER SYSTEMS DIV, PAWCATUCK, CT. ======================================================= Physical/Chemical Properties ======================================================= HCC: N1 Appearance and Odor: NO ODOR ======================================================= Reactivity Data ======================================================= Stability Indicator: YES Stability Condition To Avoid: SHORT CIRCUITING POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE TERMINALS. Materials To Avoid: ACIDS, SOLVENTS Hazardous Decomposition Products: MERCURIC OXIDE FUME. HYDROGEN GAS Hazardous Polymerization Indicator: NO Conditions To Avoid Polymerization: NOT RELEVANT ======================================================= Toxicological Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Ecological Information ======================================================= ======================================================= MSDS Transport Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Regulatory Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Other Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Transportation Information ======================================================= Responsible Party Cage: 87362 Trans ID NO: 120530 Product ID: WET SILVER-ZINC BATTERY MSDS Prepared Date: 05/20/1993 Review Date: 07/08/1994 MFN: 1 Multiple KIT Number: 0 Review IND: Y Unit Of Issue: EA Container QTY: UNKNOWN Type Of Container: BATTERY ======================================================= Detail DOT Information ======================================================= DOT PSN Code: BQP DOT Proper Shipping Name: BATTERIES, WET, FILLED WITH ALKALI DOT PSN Modifier: ELECTRIC STORAGE Hazard Class: 8 UN ID Num: UN2795 DOT Packaging Group: III Label: CORROSIVE Non Bulk Pack: 159 Bulk Pack: 159 Max Qty Pass: 25KGGROSS Max Qty Cargo: NO LIMIT Vessel Stow Req: A ======================================================= Detail IMO Information ======================================================= IMO PSN Code: BWF IMO Proper Shipping Name: BATTERIES,WET,FILLED WITH ALKALI IMO PSN Modifier: ,ELECTRIC STORAGE IMDG Page Number: 8120 UN Number: 2795 UN Hazard Class: 8 IMO Packaging Group: III Subsidiary Risk Label: - EMS Number: 8-10 MED First Aid Guide NUM: 705 ======================================================= Detail IATA Information ======================================================= IATA PSN Code: CZR IATA UN ID Num: 2795 IATA Proper Shipping Name: BATTERIES, WET, FILLED WITH ALKALI IATA PSN Modifier: ,ELECTRIC STORAGE + IATA UN Class: 8 IATA Label: CORROSIVE UN Packing Group: III Packing Note Passenger: 800 Max Quant Pass: NO LIMIT Max Quant Cargo: NO LIMIT Packaging Note Cargo: 800 ======================================================= Detail AFI Information ======================================================= AFI PSN Code: CZR AFI Proper Shipping Name: BATTERIES, WET, FILLED WITH ALKALI AFI PSN Modifier: ,ELECTRIC STORAGE AFI Hazard Class: 8 AFI UN ID NUM: UN2795 AFI Packing Group: III Special Provisions: P5 Back Pack Reference: A12.5 ======================================================= HAZCOM Label ======================================================= Product ID: WET SILVER-ZINC BATTERY Cage: 87362 Company Name: YARDNEY TECHNICAL PRODUCTS INC Street: 82 MECHANIC ST City: PAWCATUCK CT Zipcode: 06379 Health Emergency Phone: 800-255-3924 Label Required IND: Y Date Of Label Review: 07/08/1994 Status Code: C MFG Label NO: NONE Label Date: 07/08/1994 Origination Code: F Eye Protection IND: YES Skin Protection IND: YES Signal Word: DANGER Health Hazard: Moderate Contact Hazard: Severe Fire Hazard: None Reactivity Hazard: None Hazard And Precautions: POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE IS CORROSIVE TO SKIN AND EYES, MERCURIC OXIDE, SILVER AND ZINC BIO ACCUMULATES IN HUMAN TISSUES. ZINC FUMES CAN CAUSE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS. AVOID SHORT CIRCUITING TERMINALS OF WET CELLS AND BATTERIES. AVOID EXPOSURE TO I NTENSE HEAT OR FIRE. TARGET ORGANS: SKIN, EYES, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. ======================================================= 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, states, or intends said information to have any application, use or viability by or to any person or persons outside the Department of Defense nor any person or persons contracting with any instrumentality of the United States of America and disclaims all liability for such use. 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