BDZKT - PRIMARY BATTERY,MERCURY BA-1844/U

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Product Identification

Product ID:PRIMARY BATTERY,MERCURY BA-1844/U
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6135
NIIN:00-461-3590
MSDS Number: BDZKT

Responsible Party
BATTERY TECHNOLOGY COMPANY(WAS MALLORY BATTERY CO)

Emergency Phone: 704/249-9101

Cage: 06121

Contractor
DURACELL USA (ALIAS BATTERY TECHNOLOGY COMPANY)
LEXINGTON, NC 27292-2037 US

Telephone: 617-449-7600

Cage: 2A917

Ingredients

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: <5.0%

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: 15.1%

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

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:KOH IS CAUSTIC HGO ON EXPOSURE TO LIGHT OR 500F
DECOMPOSES TO OXYGEN AND MERCURY

First Aid

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

Fire Fighting

Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY EXPLODE WHEN HEATED

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID SKIN AND EYE CONTACT

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE NEOPRENE RUBER, LATEX-NITRILE
GLOVES WHEN HANDLING LEAKERS. STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.

Exposure Controls

Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:(SEE HEALTH HAZARD SECTION)
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SEE HEALTH HAZARD SECTION

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