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Document #: SPEC ALK EU Issue Date: 4/17/2010
Supersedes: GMEL 2021.5-EU Updated: 11/26/2012
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Chemical Name CAS
Number
EINECS
Number
Amount Classification
Exposure Limits
Zinc 7440-66-6 231-175-3 <13%% N, R50/53 None established for
zinc metal
Manganese Dioxide 1313-13-9 215-202-6 <36 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
35% Mixture: <16%C,
Xn, R22,
R35
Potassium Hydroxide 1310-58-3 215-181-3 2 mg/m
3
STEL UK WEL
2 mg/m
3
VCD Belgium
2 mg/m
3
Ceiling
Denmark LV
Sodium Hydroxide 1310-73-2 215-185-5 2 mg/m
3
STEL UK
WEL
2 mg/m
3
VL Belgium
2 mg/m
3
Ceiling
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.