Safety data sheet

Document #: ZincAir no-Hg EU Issue Date: 4/17/2010
Updated:11/8/2012
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Chemical Name CAS
Number
EINECS
Number
Amount Classification
Exposure Limits
Zinc 7440-66-6 231-175-3 18-46% N, R50/53 None established for zinc metal
Manganese Dioxide 1313-13-9 215-202-6 0-14% Xn, R20/22 0,5 mg/m
3
TWA UK WEL
0,5 mg/m
3
TWA (inhalable)
DFG MAK
0,2 mg/m
3
VL Belgium
0,2 mg/m
3
TWA Denmark LV
Potassium Hydroxide 1310-58-3 215-181-3 1-4% C, Xn, R22, R35 2 mg/m
3
STEL UK WEL
2 mg/m
3
VCD Belgium
2 mg/m
3
Ceiling Denmark LV
Lead 7439-92-1 231-100-4 0.01-0.06% T, N R20/22, R33,
R50/53, R61, R62
0,15 mg/m
3
TWA (inhalable)
EU IOEL
0,15 mg/m
3
TWA (inhalable)
Germany AGS
0,15 mg/m
3
VL Belgium
0,05 mg/m
3
TWA, 0.1 mg/m
3
STEL (inhalable) Denmark LV
SECTION IV – FIRST AID INFORMATION
Damaged battery will release concentrated potassium hydroxide, which is caustic.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical
attention if irritation persists.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with soap and water. If irritation persists,
seek medical attention.
Inhalation: Move to fresh air. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
SECTION V - FIRE FIGHTING INFORMATION
Hazardous Combustion Products: Thermal degradation may produce hazardous fumes of zinc and
manganese; hydrogen gas, caustic vapors of potassium hydroxide and other toxic by-products.
Extinguishing Media: Use any extinguishing media that is appropriate for the surrounding area.
Protection of Firefighters:
Specific Hazards Arising from the Material
: Batteries may burst and release hazardous decomposition
products when exposed to a fire situation.
Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters
: Firefighters should wear positive pressure self-
contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
SECTION VI - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Notify safety personnel of large spills. Caustic potassium hydroxide may be released from leaking or
ruptured batteries. Clean-up personnel should wear appropriate clothing to avoid eye and skin contact
and inhalation of vapors and fumes. Ventilate area. Carefully collect batteries and place in an
appropriate container for disposal.