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(b)
Cathode: Silver oxide (Ag20).
(b) BA-472( )/U, BA-485/U, and BA-486( )/IU:
(c)
Electrolyte: Aqueous solution of potassium
1.
Anode: Zinc (Zn).
hydroxide (KOH).
2.
Cathode: Silver oxide (Ag20O).
3.
Electrolyte: Aqueous solution of potassium
WARNING
hydroxide (KOH).
DO NOT try to neutralize caustic electrolyte
WARNING
with vinegar or any other acidic solutions.
DO NOT try to neutralize caustic electrolyte
Neutralization will do more harm than good,
as it will trap caustic under the skin,
with vinegar or any other acidic solutions.
preventing it from coming out. Flush with
Neutralization will do more harm than good,
copious amounts of water.
as it will trap caustic under the skin,
(d) A battery cell typically contains 20 to 30
preventing it from coming out. Flush with
percent Ag20 by weight. The battery cell typically contains a
copious amounts of water.
caustic electrolyte solution. Chemically, KOH is a strong alkali
4.
BA-472( )/U, BA-485/U and BA-486( )/U have
similar to caustic soda. Serious chemical burns can result if
sealed cells containing caustic KOH electrolyte and may leak if
this electrolyte comes into contact with the skin or eyes. If the
the battery is abused. Chemically KOH is a strong alkali.
battery electrolyte gets into your eyes, it can cause severe
Serious chemical burns can result if the electrolyte comes into
damage and/or blindness.
contact with skin or eyes. If the battery electrolyte gets into
(e) Ag and Ag oxides are toxic and hazardous
your eyes, it can cause severe damage and/or blindness.
materials for disposal. It is recommended to turn in AG
5.
Ag and Ag oxides are toxic and hazardous
batteries wet. If you must drain the battery, the KOH
materials for disposal.
electrolyte MUST be tested for Ag prior to disposal. If Ag is
(2) Type number: BA-245fU, BA-472( )/U,
below the RCRA regulatory limit (5.0 mg/L), then the
BA-485/U, BA-486( )/U, and BA-2245/U.
electrolyte may be disposed in accordance with TG No. 126
(3) Solid waste characterization.
with the concurrence of the IEO and the affected waste water
(a) Under federal RCRA: HW with EPA HW# s
treatment authority.
D009 for mercury (Hg) and DO11 for silver (Ag).
(2) Type number: BB-622B/U.
(b) Bioassay findings: Not tested. Presumed
(3) Solid waste characterization.
to be toxic based on Ag content.
(a) Under federal RCRA: HW with an EPA
(4) Handling: See para 2-3.
HW#'s D009 for mercury (Hg) and DO11 for Ag.
(5) Fire control/suppression: A C02 fire extinguisher
(b) Bioassay findings: Not tested. Presumed
is recommended. See para 2-4.
to be toxic based on Ag content.
(6) Storage: See para 2-5.
(4) Handling: See para 2-3.
(7) Transportation requirements: See para 26 for
pack-aging, marking and labeling requirements. Not regulated
WARNING
under Title 49 CFR, Part 172.101 HMT.
DO NOT try to neutralize caustic electrolyte
(8) Disposition and Disposal: DO NOT accumulate
with vinegar or any other acidic solutions.
and store waste batteries for disposal for more than 90 days.
Neutralization will do more harm than good,
Re-cycling is recommended. See para 2-7.
as it will trap caustic under the skin,
(a) AG batteries may be disposed through
preventing it from coming out. Flush with
your local servicing DRMO, or via local contract, with an EPA
copious amounts of water.
HW# of DOll1 for Ag.
(a) DO NOT drain electrolyte from vented
(b) In states with bioassay requirements,
secondary batteries unless authorized.
based on Ag content, these batteries should be considered
(b) If battery contents or electrolyte are spilled and
HW, and disposition/disposal may be through your servicing
come in contact with the skin, IMMEDIATELY flush the
DRMO or via local contract
affected area for at least 15 minutes with clean WATER and
b.
Secondary (rechargeable) batteries containing
seek medical attention promptly.
Ag (BB-622B/U):
(5) Fire control/suppression: A C02 fire
(1) Chemical characterization:
extinguisher is recommended. See para 24.
(a) Anode: Zinc (Zn).
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