JOINT ELECTRONICS TYPE DESIGNATION SYSTEM -- SILVER-ZINC VENTED-RECHARGEABLE BATTERY BB-622B/U  -- 6140-00-928-1943
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SILVER-ZINC VENTED-RECHARGEABLE BATTERY BB-622B/U
MSDS Date:10/08/1993
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-928-1943
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:JOINT ELECTRONICS TYPE DESIGNATION SYSTEM
Address:SEND INQUIRIES TO LAB OR AGENCY LISTED
City:ON THE APPLICABLE JETDS NOMENCLTURE CARD
Country:US
Info Phone Num:908 544-3112
Emergency Phone Num:908 544-3112
Preparer's Name:CECOM SAFETY OFFICE
CAGE:80058
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:JOINT ELECTRONICS TYPE DESIGNATION SYSTEM
Country:US
CAGE:80058

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:ZINC OXIDE
CAS:1314-13-2
RTECS #:ZH4810000
Fraction by Wt: <29%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3 RESPBLE DUST
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 (10 STEL)

Ingred Name:MERCURY  (SARA III)
CAS:7439-97-6
RTECS #:OV4550000
Fraction by Wt: 1-4%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.05MG/M3(C-0.1)(SKI
ACGIH TLV:0.025 MG/M3 (A4)9394
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE 48% SOL'N  (SARA III)
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: <29%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:C 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9394
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:SILVER OXIDE (AGO OR AG2O)
CAS:1301-96-8
RTECS #:VW4900000
Fraction by Wt: <39%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.01 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.01 MG/M3

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT PROVIDED.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INTACT BATTERIES PRESENT NO SPECIFIC
    HAZARDS.  BURNING BATTERIES EMIT HIGHLY TOXIC FUMES.  LEAKING
    BATTERIES LEAK CORROSIVE MATERIAL IRRITATING OT SKIN, EYES AND
    MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
Effects of Overexposure:EXPOSURE TO LEAKING ELECTROLYTE CAN CAUSE
    SEVERE IRRITATION TO SKIN.	INHALATION OF FUMES MAY CAUSE SEVERE
    RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:BURNING BATTERIES: RESPIRATORY
    AILMENTS.  LEAKING BATTERIES: SKIN CONDITIONS.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:IF BATTERY CONTENTS COME IN CONTACT WITH THE BODY (HANDS,
    EYES, ETC.) WASH AFFECTED AREA FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES WITH CLEAN
    WATER.  DO NOT ATTEMPT TO NEUTRALIZE.  SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
    PROMPTLY.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NOT KNOWN
Lower Limits:NOT KNOWN
Upper Limits:NOT KNOWN
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE OR DRY CHEMICAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER,
    10-B:C.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA).  BATTERY/CELLS MAY RUPTURE AND RELEASE
    TOXIC FUMES IF SUBJECTED TO FIRE OR EXTREME HEAT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE MAY CAUSE BATTERIES TO FUME.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID SKIN & EYE CONTACT.  USE NONFLAMMABLE
    ABSORBENT MATERIAL FOR CLEAN UP.  COORDINATE WITH LOCAL
    INSTALLATION SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT ABUSE OR SHORT CIRCUIT.  STORE
    IN A COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED AREA WHICH IS APPROVED BY THE LOCAL
    FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Other Precautions:DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RECHARGE.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE AN SCBA IF BATTERIES ARE BURINING OR FUMING.
Ventilation:CONSULT LOCAL INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE/SAFETY OFFICE TO DETERMINE
    IF LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION IS REQUIRED. 
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES IF BATTERY IS LEAKING.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL RESISTANT SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:CHEMICALLY RESISTANT APRON.
Work Hygienic Practices:IF BATTERY IS LEAKING AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN,
    EYES & HANDS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CONTRACT NUMBER UNKNOWN.  THIS MSDS IS BASED ON A CECOM MATERIAL SAFETY
    DATA SHEET.  CONTACT CECOM SAFETY OFFICE, FT MONMOUTH NJ,
    07703-5024 OR (908) 544-3112 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NOT KNOWN
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NOT KNOWN
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT KNOWN
Vapor Pres:NOT KNOWN
Vapor Density:NOT KNOWN
Spec Gravity:NOT KNOWN
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NOT KNOWN
Solubility in Water:NOT KNOWN
Appearance and Odor:BATTERY

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STORE SEPERATELY FROM OTHER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND GAIN LOCAL FIRE
    DEPT. APPROVAL FOR STORAGE AREAS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:FIRE AND EXTREME HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN EXPOSED TO FIRE OR EXTREME HEAT
    BATTERIES MAY RUPTURE AND/OR EMIT FUMES.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW LOCAL, STATE & FED REGS.	MERCURY
    BATTERIES ARE CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS WASTE UNDER RCRA REGULATIONS
    AND DISPOSITION SHOULD BE THROUGH DRMO.  COORDINATE W/ LOCAL
    INSTALLATION ENVIRONMEN TAL OFFICE.  RECLAMATION IS THE PREFERRED
    DISPOSAL

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