SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name | CAS Number | Amount |
Manganese Dioxide | ||
Zinc | ||
Potassium Hydroxide (35%) | ||
Graphite (natural or synthetic) |
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact: If battery is leaking and material contacts the eye, flush thoroughly with copious amounts of running water for 30 minutes. Seek immediate medical attention.
Skin Contact: If battery is leaking and material contacts the skin, remove any contaminated clothing and flush exposed skin with copious amounts of running water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation, injury or pain persists, seek medical attention.
Inhaled: If battery is leaking, contents may be irritating to respiratory passages. Move to fresh air. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Swallowed: If battery contents are swallowed, do not induce vomiting. If the victim is alert, have them rinse their mouth are the surrounding skin with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek immediate medical attention.
Note: This MSDS does not include or address the small button cell batteries which can be ingested.
SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire and Explosion Hazards: Batteries may burst and release hazardous decomposition products when exposed to a fire situation.
Extinguishing Media: Use any extinguishing media that is appropriate for the surrounding fire.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Firefighters should wear positive pressure
Hazardous Combustion Products: Thermal degradation may produce hazardous fumes of zinc and manganese; hydrogen gas, caustic vapors of potassium hydroxide and other toxic
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Notify safety personnel of large spills. Caustic potassium hydroxide may be released from leaking or ruptured batteries.
GMEL # 2002.9
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