BXBJP - MERCURY CELL BATTERY

  • MSDS: BXBJP
  • Manufacturer: BURGESS BATTERY CORP
  • Product Name: MERCURY CELL BATTERY
  • National Stock Number: 6230-00-032-2387
Product Identification

Product ID:MERCURY CELL BATTERY
MSDS Date:06/15/1995
FSC:6230
NIIN:00-032-2387
MSDS Number: BXBJP

Responsible Party
BURGESS BATTERY CORP.
1315 N BOLTON RD.
FREEPORT, IL 61032
US

Emergency Phone: OUT OF BUSINESS

Preparer: DGSC-VBA (HMIS)

Cage: 0LPY2

Contractor
BURGESS BATTERY CORP.
FREEPORT, IL 61032 US

Cage: 0LPY2

Ingredients

MANGANESE DIOXIDE

CAS: 1313-13-9

RTECS: OP0350000

Fraction By Weight: 0 - 15%

OSHA PEL 5 MG MN/M3 CEILING

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG MN/M3


MERCURY (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7439-97-6

RTECS: OV4550000

Fraction By Weight: 0.3-1.5%

OSHA PEL C, 0.1 MG/M3; Z-2

ACGIH TLV: S,0.025 MG/M3; A4;95

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB


MERCURIC OXIDE (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 21908-53-2

RTECS: OW8750000

Fraction By Weight: 0 - 50%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG (HG)/M3; Z-2

ACGIH TLV: S,0.025 MG(HG)/M3;95


POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 0 - 6%

OSHA PEL C 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS


SODIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

Fraction By Weight: 0 - 6%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS


ZINC (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

Fraction By Weight: 0 - 15%

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS NOT RELEVANT.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:NONE. ACUTE- NONE. IF
BATTERY IS BROKEN/IN FIRE:EXPOSURE TO MERCURY- CAN CAUSE EYES &
SKIN IRRITATION, CORNEAL INJURY/BURNS. ORAL:MAY CAUSE IMMEDIATE
NECROSIS IN MOUTH, THROAT & STOMACH. DEATH MAY OCCURE.
INHALE:COUGH, FEVER,& METALLIC TASTE. CHRONIC: MAY CAUSE CNS
DISTURBANCES IF CELL IS ABUSED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:NONE. IF BATTERY IS IN FIRE OR CRUSHED:
CONVULSIONS, CHEST PAINS, COUGHING, SALIVATION, LOSS OF MEMORY,
METALLIC TASTE, DIZZINESS, DIARRHEA, NAUSEA, VOMITING, HEADACHE,
WEIGHT LOSS
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF
ALCOHOLISM, CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE OR KNOWN ALLERGY TO MERCURY MAY
BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE TO MERCURY IF THE BATTERY IS
RUPTURED.

First Aid

First Aid:IF EXPOSED TO RUPTURED BATTERY- INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR. IF NOT BREATHING PROVIDE CPR. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
EYE:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET
MEDICAL ATTENT ION. SKIN: WASH WITH PLENTY OF SOAP & WATER.
INGESTION: GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE
PRODUCTION OF HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND/OR MAY CAUSE
EXPLOSION.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:PICK UP ALL BATTERIES. FOR A SMALL SPILL OF A
RUPTURED BATTERY: COLLECT THE DUST WITH A VACUUM CLEANER. WASH THE
AREA.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA
AWAY FROM HEAT. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF SMALL CHILDREN.
Other Precautions:DO NOT SEAL BATTERIES IN AIR TIGHT OR WATERTIGHT
CONTAINERS OR COMPARTMENTS. DO NOT RUPTURE OR THROW BATTERIES IN
FIRE. DO NOT RECHARGE BATTERIES.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NORMALLY NOT REQUIRED. WEAR MASK WHEN HANDLING
DUST FROM RUPTURED BATTERY.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, IF HANDLING RUPTURED BATTERY.
Eye Protection:GOGGLES IF HANDLING RUPTURED BATTERIES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE BATH, EMERGENCY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THESE BATTERIES ARE MANUFACTURED "ARTICLES", WHICH DO NOT RESULT IN
EXPOSURE TO A HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE, AS
DEFINED IN OSHA HCS 1910.1200(C). NO MSDS WAS AVAILABLE FROM MAN
UFACTURER. THIS MSDS WAS PRODUCED BY PROFESSIONAL OF DGSC-VBA
(HMIS).

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Appearance and Odor:WATER ACTIVATED TYPE BATTERY

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES, CHARGING, CRUSHING,
INCINERATION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS INCLUDE
TOXIC MERCURY VAPORS AND OTHER DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT INCINERATE. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATION.

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