BKBJK - MERCURIC OXIDE CELL,BA-1574/U

Product Identification

Product ID:MERCURIC OXIDE CELL,BA-1574/U
MSDS Date:09/24/1992
FSC:6135
NIIN:00-073-8939
MSDS Number: BKBJK

Responsible Party
DURACELL INC TECHNICAL SALES & MARKETING GROUP
BERKSHIRE INDUSTRIAL PARK BLDG 9
BETHEL, CT 06801
US

Emergency Phone: 203-796-4654/617-449-7600

Info Phone: 800-243-9540/FAX 203-796-4518

Cage: 90303

Contractor
DURACELL INC TECHNICAL SALES AND MARKETING GROUP
BETHEL, CT 06801 US

Telephone: 203-796-4000

Cage: 90303

Ingredients

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 9%

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

Fraction By Weight: 35 - 45%

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

Fraction By Weight: <1%

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


ZINC (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

Fraction By Weight: 12%

OSHA PEL 10 MG ZNO/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG ZNO/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS


MANGANESE DIOXIDE

CAS: 1313-13-9

RTECS: OP0350000

Fraction By Weight: 6%

OSHA PEL 5 MG MN/M3 CEILING

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG MN/M3

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV FOR MERCURY IS 0.05 MG/M3.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE AND CHRONIC- RISK OF EXPOSURE
OCCURS ONLY IF CELL IS MECHANICALLY, PHYSICALLY OR ELECTRICALLY
ABUSED. KOH IS CAUSTIC AND MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS, SEVERE EYE INJURY.
AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES, MERCUR Y VAPORS MAY BE GENERATED WHICH
CAN CAUSE MERCURY INTOXICATION, CNS DISTURBANCES AND DISORDERS OF
THE GUMS AND MOUTH.
Effects of Overexposure:RISK OF EXPOSURE OCCURS ONLY IF CELL IS
MECHANICALLY, PHYSICALLY OR ELECTRICALLY ABUSED. KOH IS CAUSTIC AND
MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS, SEVERE EYE INJURY. AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES,
MERCURY VAPORS MAY BE GEN ERATED WHICH CAN CAUSE MERCURY
INTOXICATION, CNS DISTURBANCES AND DISORDERS OF THE GUMS AND MOUTH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:AN ACUTE EXPOSURE WILL NOT
GENERALLY AGGRAVATE ANY MEDICAL CONDITION.

First Aid

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. EYE/SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN.
INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR & PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED.
ORAL:GET EMERGENCY MEDI CAL ATTENTION.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL
FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-APPROVED
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE
PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CELL MAY RELEASE TOXIC MERCURY VAPOR WHEN
THE INTEGRITY OF THE CELL IS BROKEN OR INVOLVED IN FIRE.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:BATTERY AND CELL CASES WILL NORMALLY CONTAIN
MATERIALS OF CONCERN. USE INDUSTRIAL ABSORBENT TO COLLECT LIQUID
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE. AVOID SKIN AND EYE CONTACT. DO NOT INHALE
VAPORS. USE RUBBER GLOVES W HEN HANDLING LEAKERS OR INTERNAL PARTS
OF CELLS.
Neutralizing Agent:ACID FOR POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. AVOID
BREAKING, CRUSHING OR OTHERWISE DESTROYING THE PHYSICAL INTEGRITY
OF THE CELL OR BATTERY.
Other Precautions:DO NOT TOUCH BROKEN OR LEAKING BATTERIES. AVOID
MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL ABUSE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RECHARGE. AVOID
SHORT CIRCUITS. DO NOT CARRY BATTERIES LOOSE IN POCKET OR BAG. KEEP
BATTERIES AWAY FRO M SMALL CHILDREN.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS WHEN CELLS ARE INVOLVED IN A FIRE.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION WHEN CELLS ARE
INVOLVED IN A FIRE.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, LATEX-NITRILE, OR RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WHEN HANDLING LEAKERS
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THE ITEM OF SUPPLY IS A BATTERY (AN ARTICLE). UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS
OF USE AND STORAGE, NO EXPOSURE TO HAZARD CHEMICALS POSSIBLE. THE
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES GIVEN BY MSDS COVERS THE COMPONENTS OF THE B
ATTERY.

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:357C (HG)
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:360C KOH
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:500C HGO
Vapor Pres:1 @126C HG
Spec Gravity:11.1 (HGO)
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water: 50 % KOH
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID (KOH), RED CRYSTALS (HGO), BLACK
POWDER (MNO2), GREY POWDER (HG+ZN

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE KNOWN
Stability Condition to Avoid:OVER-HEATING, CHARGING, SHORT CIRCUITS,
DISASSEMBLING, CRUSHING OR PUNCTURING
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC MERCURY VAPORS CAN BE PRODUCED
AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES. LIQUID POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE CAN LEAK.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:CELLS AND BATTERIES MAY BE RETURNED AT SENDERS
EXPENSE TO A PERMITTED TREATMENT, STORAGE, DISPOSAL FACILITY
(TSDF). DISPOSAL MUST BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAW S AND REGULATIONS. DO NOT INCINERATE.

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