BFRTV - PRIMARY BATTERY,MERCURY BA-1090/U
- MSDS: BFRTV
- Manufacturer: BATTERY TECHNOLOGY COMPANY(WAS MALLORY BATTERY CO
- Product Name: PRIMARY BATTERY,MERCURY BA-1090/U
- National Stock Number: 6135-00-835-1023
Product Identification
Product ID:PRIMARY BATTERY,MERCURY BA-1090/U
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6135
NIIN:00-835-1023
MSDS Number: BFRTV
Responsible Party
Emergency Phone: 704/249-9101
Cage: 06121
Contractor
Telephone: 617-449-7600
Cage: 2A917
Ingredients
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)
CAS: 1310-58-3
RTECS: TT2100000
Fraction By Weight: 5.6%
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: 20.9%
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: 0.9%
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 CAUTIC
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:CAN EXPLODE WHEN SUBJECTED TO EXCESSIVE
HEAT
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:AVOID SKIN AND EYE CONTACT
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:USE NEOPRENE,RUBBER,LATEX-NITRILE
GLOVES WHEN HANDLING LEAKERS.
Exposure Controls
Supplemental Safety and Health
Chemical Properties
HCC:N1
Stability
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HGO ON EXP TO LIGHT AT 500F DECOMPOSES
TO OXYGEN AND MERCURY
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT BURN, CAN EXPLODE WHEN SUBJECTED TO
EXCESSIVE HEAT.
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