SDS

Product Name Carbon zinc battery
Revision date 10-Mar-2015
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Specific hazards arising from the chemical
Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating and toxic gases and vapors
Protective equipment and precautions for firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent)
and full protective gear.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Remove all sources of ignition. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Do not
breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Ensure adequate
ventilation, especially in confined areas. Use personal protection recommended in Section 8. Do not touch
damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Prevent material from contaminating soil and from entering sewers or waterways. Stop the leak if safe to do so.
Pick up and transfer to properly labeled containers
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in
confined areas. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Wash
thoroughly after handling. Use personal protection recommended in Section 8. Take precautionary measures
against static discharges. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters
Chemical Name
ACGIH TLV
OSHA PEL
NIOSH IDLH
Denmark
European Union
Manganese dioxide (CAS #:
1313-13-9)
TWA: 0.02 mg/m
3
Mn
TWA: 0.1 mg/m
3
Mn
(vacated) Ceiling: 5
mg/m
3
Ceiling: 5 mg/m
3
Mn
IDLH: 500 mg/m
3
Mn
TWA: 1 mg/m
3
Mn
STEL: 3 mg/m
3
Mn
TWA: 0.2 mg/m
3
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Zinc chloride (CAS #:
7646-85-7)
STEL: 2 mg/m
3
fume
TWA: 1 mg/m
3
fume
TWA: 1 mg/m
3
fume
(vacated) TWA: 1
mg/m
3
fume
(vacated) STEL: 2
mg/m
3
fume
IDLH: 50 mg/m
3
fume
TWA: 1 mg/m
3
fume
STEL: 2 mg/m
3
fume
TWA: 0.5 mg/m
3
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Ammonium chloride (CAS #:
12125-02-9)
STEL: 20 mg/m
3
fume
TWA: 10 mg/m
3
fume
(vacated) TWA: 10
mg/m
3
fume
(vacated) STEL: 20
mg/m
3
fume
TWA: 10 mg/m
3
fume
STEL: 20 mg/m
3
fume
TWA: 10 mg/m
3
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Copper (CAS #: 7440-50-8)
TWA: 0.2 mg/m
3
fume TWA: 1 mg/m
3
Cu dust and mist
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-
TWA: 1.0 mg/m
3
TWA: 0.1 mg/m
3
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Chemical Name
Latvia
France
Finland
Germany
Italy
Zinc (CAS #: 7440-66-6)
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-
TWA: 0.1 mg/m
3
TWA: 2 mg/m
3
Ceiling / Peak: 0.4
mg/m
3
Ceiling / Peak: 4
mg/m
3
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