Product ID:B-303433 PRIMARY MERCURY BATTERY
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6135
NIIN:00-911-9321
MSDS Number: BGXKH

BATTERY ASSEMBLERS,INC.

211-4 KNICKERBOCKER AVE
BOHEMIA, NY 11716

Emergency Phone: 516-567-8855

Info Phone: 516-567-8855

Cage: 0B0Y5

BATTERY ASSEMBLERS INC

BOHEMIA, NY 11716 US

Telephone: 516-567-8855/8278

Cage: 0B0Y5

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 11%

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: 32%

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%

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:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PRODUCT IS NOT HAZARDOUS. IF CASE IS
RUPTURED OR LEAKS,INDIVIDUALS IS EXPOSED TO MERCURY COMPOUNDS
(TOXIC) AND POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (CORROSIVE).
Effects of Overexposure:CONTACT WITH POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE;SEVERE
IRRITATION,BURNS. MERCURY POISONING;METALLIC TASTE IN MOUTH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE REPORTED.

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER 15 MIN. SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING. WASH AREA WITH SOAP AND WATER. LAUNDER CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE. INHALED:REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION OR
OXYGEN IF NEE DED. INGESTED:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE WATER OR
MILK. (NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS).GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
CARE.IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST OR ARE SEVERE,GET MEDICAL CARE.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:NOT FLAMMABLE. USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR
SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:BATTERY MAY EXPLODE UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS
EMITTING TOXIC MERCURY FUMES.

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID CONTACT. CLEAN UP AND PLACE IN PLASTIC
CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:6M HYDROCHLORIC ACID.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED
AREA.
Other Precautions:DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RECHARGE.

Respiratory Protection:NONE EXPECTED TO BE NECESSARY.
Ventilation:NORMAL ROOM VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER,PLASTIC,IF CASE LEAKS.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR SPLASH GOGGLES.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICE. AVOID
UNNECESSARY CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:N1
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:RECTANGULAR BATTERY 2.218X4.350X3.570,WITH 2 STUD
TERMINALS,NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC MERCURY FUMES.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W FEDERAL,STATE,LOCAL REGULATIONS.
DO NOT INCINERATE.

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