=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:BATTERY SQUIB, ACTIVATED GAP 4157
NIIN:00-992-8750
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJDWH
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:EAGLE-PINCHER INDUSTRIES
Address:BETHEL RD
Box:130
City:SENECA
State:MO
ZIP:64865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:417-776-2256
Emergency Phone Num:417-623-8000
CAGE:81855
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:EAGLE-PICHER INDUSTRIES, INC.
Address:C AND PORTER STS
Box:47
City:JOPLIN
State:MO
ZIP:64801
Country:US
Phone:417-623-8000
Contract Num:SP0430-98-C-5410
CAGE:81855

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

Name:ZINC
CAS:7440-66-6
RTECS #:ZG8600000
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Name:ZINC OXIDE (ZNO)
CAS:1314-13-2
RTECS #:ZH4810000
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3

Name:LEAD
CAS:7439-92-1
RTECS #:OF7525000
= Wt:0.
OSHA PEL:50 MCG/M3
Code:F
ACGIH TLV:0.15 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Name:CADMIUM
CAS:7440-43-9
RTECS #:EU9800000
= Wt:0.
OSHA PEL:see 1910.1027
ACGIH TLV:0.2 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

Name:ALUMINIUM
CAS:7429-90-5
RTECS #:BD0330000
= Wt:.05
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3

Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
ACGIH STEL:C2 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Name:ELECTRICALLY ACTIVATED IGNITOR(S)

Name:IGNITOR POWDER (666)

Name:DOUBLE BASE PROPELLANT (CONSISTING OF NITROCELLULOSE,
    NITROGLYCERIN AND MINOR ADDITIVES).

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE - EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE TO SUBLIMED
    ZINC OXIDE MAY PRODUCE SYMPTOMS KNOWN AS "ZINC OXIDE CHILLS", WHICH
    HAVE NO RECOGNIZED COMPLICATIONS. EXPOSURE TO ZINC MAY CAUSE SKIN
    IRRITATION. INHALATION OF Z INC OXIDE FUMES MAY CAUSE METAL FUME
    FEVER. POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE CAN CAUSE SEVERE EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION
    AND BURNS. CHRONIC - EXPOSURE TO ZINC OXIDE FUMES MAY CAUSE METAL
    FUME FEVER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IF FUMES INHALED: CHILLS, FEVER, TIGHTNESS IN
    CHEST, COUGH, IRRITATION, BURNS, PAIN

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

First Aid:GET MEDICAL HELP IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. INHALED: MOVE TO FRESH
    AIR. CALL PHYSICIAN. EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. HOLD
    EYELIDS OPEN. SEE PHYSICIAN. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP & WATER. ORAL: IF
    BATTER Y/OPEN BATTERY IS INGESTED, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IF
    CONSCIOUS, GIVE LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER, IF AVAILABLE 1 PART VINEGAR
    TO 1 PART WATER OR FRUIT JUICE. SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:WATER, DRY CHEMICAL AND CO2
Fire Fighting Procedures:DO NOT FIGHT FIRE IF MASS EXPLOSION HAZARD
    EXISTS.  EVACUATE. VENTILATE AIR SPACE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SELF-OXIDIZING, COMBUSTIBLE. THE GAS
    GENERATOR IS DESIGNED TO PRODUCE GAS AND SMOKE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SHOVEL UP AND CONTAINERIZE MATERIAL FOLLOWED
    BY FLUSHING WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER AND DILUTE ACID. AN
    APPLICATION OF SODIUM BICARBONATE WILL NEUTRALIZE FINAL TRACES OF
    CAUSTIC SODA.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP ALL WIRE LEADS (OR PINS) SHORTED
    DURING HANDLING. PROTECT FROM FIRE, SPARKS, AND EXTREME HEAT.
Other Precautions:AVOID LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, STATIC ENERGY, FLAME,
    TEMPERATURES ABOVE 160F.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED TYPE RESPIRATOR, IF
    NEEDED
Ventilation:ADEQUATE
Protective Gloves:RUBBER FOR LEAKERS
Eye Protection:USE SAFETY EYEWEAR FOR LEAKERS
Other Protective Equipment:EYE BATH STATION, WASHING FACILITY
Work Hygienic Practices:GOOD PRACTICE REQUIRES THAT GROSS AMOUNT OF ANY
    CHEMICAL BE REMOVED FROM THE SKIN AS SOON AS PRACTICAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THESE BATTERIES ARE CONSIDERED "ARTICLES". THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED A
    MSDS FROM THE NEW JERSEY ZINC COMPANY FOR INGREDIENTS ZINC OXIDE,
    LEAD, CADMIUM AND ALUMINUM, ANOTHER MSDS FROM CHEMTECH INDUSTRI ES
    FOR POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE AND ANOTHER MSDS FROM AMAX MINERALS+ENERGY
    FOR ZINC.

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

HCC:Z7
Appearance and Odor:DRY BATTERY

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, STATIC ENERGY,
    FLAME, TEMPERATURES ABOVE 160F.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSER MUST COMPLY WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND
    LOCAL LAWS. MAY BE BURNED IN AN INCINERATOR APPROVED FOR
    EXPLOSIVES.

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