BQNHF - K-10 BATTERY P4-01-0065

  • MSDS: BQNHF
  • Manufacturer: ARC ELECTRONICS INC
  • Product Name: K-10 BATTERY P4-01-0065
  • National Stock Number: 6135-01-187-4382
Product Identification

Product ID:K-10 BATTERY P4-01-0065
MSDS Date:08/23/1989
FSC:6135
NIIN:01-187-4382
MSDS Number: BQNHF

Responsible Party
ARC ELECTRONICS INC
5757 RAVENSWOOD RD
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33310
US

Emergency Phone: 305-981-3333

Info Phone: 305-981-3333

Cage: JO770

Contractor
ARC ELECTRONICS INC
5427 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33310 US

Telephone: 305-981-3333

Cage: JO770

Ingredients

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS


MERCURIC OXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 21908-53-2

RTECS: OW8750000

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG HG/M3;SKIN;C

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG HG/M3; 9293


MERCURY (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-97-6

RTECS: OV4550000

OSHA PEL S, C, 0.1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: S, 0.05 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB


MANGANESE DIOXIDE

CAS: 1313-13-9

RTECS: OP0350000

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3 CEILING

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 (AS MN DUST)

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (KOH) CONTACT WITH
SKIN CAN CAUSE BURNS, EYE CONTACT CAN PRODUCE SEVERE PERMANENT
INJURY. MERCURY (HG) INTOXICATION CAN RESULT FROM INHALATION OF
VAPORS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE KNOWN.
Effects of Overexposure:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE CAN CAUSE BURNS OF SKIN,
EYES & MUCOUS MEMBRANES. PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO MERCURY CAUSES CNS
DISTURBANCES AND DISORDERS OF THE GUMS AND MOUTH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.

First Aid

First Aid:IF LIQUID FROM LEAKING BATTERY COMES IN CONTACT WITH SKIN,
FLUSH IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER. FOR EYE CONTACT FLUSH WITH COPIOUS
AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES AND SEE PHYSICIAN.

Fire Fighting

Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:BATTERIES CAN EXPLODE WHEN SUBJECT TO
EXCESSIVE HEAT. TOXIC GASES CAN BE EVOLVED IF BATTERIES ARE BURNED.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:USE RUBBER GLOVES WHEN HANDLING LEAKERS OR
INTERNAL PARTS OF CELLS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE BATTERIES AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
BATTERIES ARE NOT REGULATED UNDER DOT REGULATIONS.
Other Precautions:AVOID OVERHEATING, CHARGING, SHORT CIRCUIT.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Ventilation:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Protective Gloves:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Eye Protection:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

Chemical Properties

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:=704.4C, 1300.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=182.2C, 360.F
Vapor Pres:NEGL
Spec Gravity:2.0 (KOH)
Solubility in Water:107 GM/100CC
Appearance and Odor:KOH=WHITE CRYSTALS.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID OVER-HEATING, CHARGING, SHORT
CIRCUIT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES, HG VAPOR CAN
BE PRODUCED.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT BURN, BATTERIES CAN EXPLODE WHEN
SUBJECTED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT: DISPOSE OF BATTERIES ACCORDING TO
LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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