Product ID:303227 DURACELL MERCURY BATTERY
MSDS Date:11/27/1984
FSC:6135
NIIN:00-267-9432
MSDS Number: BJDJN

DURACELL,INC. SUB DART & KRAFT

BERKSHIRE INDUSTRIAL PARK
BETHEL, CT 06801
US

Emergency Phone: 203-796-4292

Info Phone: 203-796-4292

Preparer: DGSC-SSH

Cage: 2N182

EVALUATION LABORATORIES

GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879 US

Telephone: 301-590-9781

Cage: 2N182

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 4.5%

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

MERCURIC OXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 21908-53-2

RTECS: OW8750000

Fraction By Weight: 23.9%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG HG/M3;SKIN;C

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG HG/M3; 9192

MERCURY (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-97-6

RTECS: OV4550000

Fraction By Weight: 5.0%

OSHA PEL S, C, 0.1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: S, 0.05 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PRODUCT POSES NO HAZARD UNLESS ABUSE
HAS CAUSED OUTER CASE TO LEAK. THEN HAZARD IS FROM THE ALKALINITY
OF THE ELECTROLYTE AND INGESTION,INHALATION, OR ABSORPTION OF
MERCURY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THE PRODUCT CONTAINS NO INGREDIENT THAT
IS LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN/EYE CONTACT:BURNS INGESTED:G/I
IRRITATION,HEADACHE WEAKNESS,INSOMNIA,TREMORS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE NOTED

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH W/WATER 15 MIN, HOLD LIDS OPEN. SKIN:WASH WITH
SOAP & WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND LAUNDER BEFORE
REUSE. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESTORE BREATHING IF
NECESSARY. INGESTED:D O NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE 2 LARGE GLASSES
OF MILK OR WATER AND GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE. GIVE NOTHING BY
MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS OR IS SEVERE,SEE A
DOCTOR.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:PRODUCT IS NON FLAMMABLE. EXTINGUISH FIRE WITH
MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SOURCE OF FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SCBA TO FIGHT FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF SUBJECTED TO HIGH
HEAT. IF RUPTURED, BATTERY MAY GIVE OFF TOXIC FUMES OF MERCURY.

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID SKIN/EYE CONTACT. PLACE IN SUITABLE
CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL AREA. DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO RECHARGE.
Other Precautions:NONE

Respiratory Protection:USE SCBA WHEN EXPOSED TO MERCURY VAPORS ABOVE
PEL/TLV.
Ventilation:NORMAL ROOM VENTILATION IS SUFFICIENT. SUPPLEMENT WITH
LOCAL EXHAUST IF HANDLING RUPTURED OR LEAKING CELLS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER,VINYL OR OTHER IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE WASH STATION,
Work Hygienic Practices:NO INFORMATION GIVEN BY MANUFACTURER. USE GOOD
CHEMICAL HYGIENE PRACTICE. AVOID UNNECESSARY CONTACT WITH ANY
LEAKAGE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS BUILT BY DGSC-SSH FROM MANUFACTURER'S MSDS IN HMIS SYSTEM UNDER
NSN 6135-00-168-3721.

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:LOOKS LIKE NORMAL DRY CELL, NO ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACETYLENES, AMMONIA
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MERCURY VAPOR

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS. MANUFACTURER CAUTIONS NOT TO INCINERATE.

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