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

MSDS NAME:BATTERY,ALKALINE BA-3044
NIIN:00-935-2577
MSDS Number: BFXLW
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:BREN-TRONICS,INC
Emergency Phone Num:516-499-5155
CAGE:LO427
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:BREN-TRONICS INC
Address:10 BRAYTON CT
Box:City:COMMACK
State:NY
ZIP:11725-3104
Country:US
Phone:631-499-5155
CAGE:51828
Company:BREN-TRONICS,INC.
Address:10 BRAYTON COURT
Box:City:COMMACK
State:NY
ZIP:11725
Country:US
Phone:516-499-5155
CAGE:LO427

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

Name:MANGANESE DIOXIDE (AS MANGANESE)
CAS:1313-13-9
RTECS #:OP0350000
Fraction by Wt: 33.2%
OSHA PEL:C,5 MG/M3/1 FUME TWA
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 DUST/1 FUME

Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: 14.7%
OSHA PEL:C, 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

Effects of Overexposure:SKIN&EYE IRRITATION,DRYNESS OF
    THROAT,COUGH,WEAKNESS,HEADACHE,CHRONIC EXPOSURE LEADS TO CNS
    EFFECTS

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

First Aid:SKIN&EYE CONTACT:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES,SEEK MEDICAL
    ATTENTION,INHALATION:MOVE TO FRESH AIR,BEGIN CPR IF BREATHING HAS
    STOPPED INGESTION:GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER, DO NOT INDUCE
    VOMITING

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER,CO*2
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE PRESSURE.DEMAND SCBA FOR FIRE-FIGHTING
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:BATTERY CAN EXPLODE WHEN EXPOSED T
    HEAT,AVOID CONTACT WITH OXIDIZING AGENTS

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

Spill Release Procedures:BATTERIES WITH LEAKY CELLS SHOULD BE PLACED IN
    AN IMPERVIOUS PLASTIC BAG SEALED WITH TAPE.THE BATTERY AND BAG
    SHOULD THEN BE PLACED IN ATRONG FIBERBOARD BOX & SURROUNDED WITH
    VERMICULITE TO ABSORB THE  ELECTROLYTE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED AREA
    AVOID SHORT CIRCUITING THE CELLS
Other Precautions:DON'T RECHARGE THE CELLS

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED FULL FACEPIECE PRESSURE
    DEMAND SCBA FOR FIRES
Ventilation:PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN STORAGE AREAS
Protective Gloves:RUBBER/NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL BODY SUITS & FACESHIELDS FOR SEVERE
    EXPOSURE
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CL*2,H*2O,P,S,HYDROCATBONS,REDUCING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:FIRE,AND ELECTRICAL SHORTS,HIGH STORAGE
    TEMPS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MERCURY VAPOR,CO,OXIDES OF NITROGEN

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT THE LOCAL DEFENSE PROPERTY DISPOSAL
    OFFICE (DPDO) FOR TURN-IN PROCEDURES.

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