MERCURY BATTERY

MSDS Number

BFBPC

National Stock Number

6135-00-500-1173

Product Name

MERCURY BATTERY

Manufacturer

DURACELL USA

Product Identification

Product ID:MERCURY BATTERY
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6135
NIIN:00-500-1173
MSDS Number: BFBPC

Responsible Party

DURACELL USA

Emergency Phone: 704-249-9101

Cage: DO224

Contractor

DURACELL USA (ALIAS BATTERY TECHNOLOGY COMPANY)

617-449-7600

Cage: 2A917

Ingredients

MERCURIC OXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 21908-53-2

RTECS: OW8750000

Fraction By Weight: 38.1%

OSHA PEL0.1 MG HG/M3;SKIN;C

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG HG/M3; 9192

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE

RTECS: TT2102000

Fraction By Weight: 7.8%

ACGIH TLV: C 2.0 MG/CUM

MERCURY (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-97-6

RTECS: OV4550000

Fraction By Weight: 5.0%

OSHA PELS, C, 0.1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: S, 0.05 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:HEADACHE,COUGH,CHEST TIGHTNESS,CHEMICAL
PNEUMONITIS,TREMORS OF THE HANDS,LIPS,MEMORY LOSS,DEPRESSION

First Aid

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER,SEEK PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION,SKIN:WASH
WITH SOAP OR MILD DETERGENT REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING,INHALATION:MOVE INTO FRESH AIR,IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED
BEGIN CPR,SEEK MEDICAL AT TENTION,INGESTION:DRINK LARGE QUANTITIES
OF WATER

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:WATER,CO*2
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE FULL-FACEPIECE,PRESSURE-DEMAND SCBA
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:RELEASES MERCURY VAPOR WHEN HEATED,REACTS
VIDLENTLY WITH CL*2,H*2O*2,MAGNESIUM,SULFUR,HYDROCARBONS

Accidental Release

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 A STRONG FIBERBOARD BOX & SURROUNDED WITH
VERMICULITE TO ABSORB T HE ELECTROLYTE

Handling

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

Exposure Controls

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
THE TLV FOR ALKYL COMPOUNDS AS MERCURY IS 0.01 MG/CUM,THE TLV FOR ALL
FORMS EXCEPT ALKYL IS 0.05 MG/CUM (VAPOR),THE TLV FOR INORGANIC &
ARYL COMPOUNDS AS MERCURY IS 0.1 MG/CUM

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1

Stability

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

Disposal

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

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