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1084705 - Carbon Zinc Battery Sample
Revision Date 20-Feb-2013
Environmental Hazard
See Section 12 for additional Ecological Information
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
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Chemical name CAS No Weight-%
Zinc 7440-66-6 15-40
Manganese dioxide 1313-13-9 15-40
Water 7732-18-5 10-30
Carbon 7440-44-0 5-10
Zinc chloride 7646-85-7 3-7
Polypropylene 9003-07-0 1 - 5
Copper 7440-50-8 1 - 5
Iron 7439-89-6 1 - 5
Ammonium chloride 12125-02-9 1 - 5
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable properties
Non-flammable.
Flash Point
Not determined.
Suitable Extinguishing Media
Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local
circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Hazardous Combustion Products
Hazardous metal fumes and oxides.
Explosion Data
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact
No.
Sensitivity to Static Discharge
No.
Specific hazards arising from the chemical
Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and
vapors. The product causes burns of eyes, skin and mucous
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General Advice
First aid is upon rupture of sealed battery.
Eye contact
Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Call
a physician immediately.
Skin contact
Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water while removing all contaminated
clothes and shoes. If skin irritation persists, call a physician.
Inhalation
Remove to fresh air. If symptoms persist, call a physician. Administer oxygen if breathing is
difficult. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention
immediately.
Ingestion
Call a physician or poison control center immediately. Rinse mouth immediately and drink
plenty of water. Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person.
Notes to Physician
Product is a corrosive material. Use of gastric lavage or emesis is contraindicated.
Possible perforation of stomach or esophagus should be investigated. Do not give
chemical antidotes. Asphyxia from glottal edema may occur. Marked decrease in blood
pressure may occur with moist rales, frothy sputum, and high pulse pressure. Treat
symptomatically.
Self-protection of the first aider
Use personal protective equipment as required. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
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