Product ID:RED OXIDE OF MERCURY
MSDS Date:01/20/1992
FSC:6135
NIIN:01-275-1034
MSDS Number: BNBCL

ALEXANDER MFG CO.

1511 S. GARFIELD PL
MASON CITY, IA 50401-5662
US

Emergency Phone: 515-423-1161

Info Phone: 515-423-8955

Cage: 56469

ALEXANDER TECHNOLOGIES INC

1508 MASON CITY, IA 50401 US

Telephone: 515-423-1161/8955

Cage: 56469

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

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

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG HG/M3;SKIN;C

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG HG/M3; 9192

ZINC (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

OSHA PEL 10 MG ZNO/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG ZNO/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

MANGANESE DIOXIDE

CAS: 1313-13-9

RTECS: OP0350000

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3 CEILING

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 (AS MN DUST)

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS
BATTERIES NON-HAZARDOUS. IF BATTERIES RUPTURE; VAPORS MAY CAUSE
NERVOUS SYSTEM PROBLEMS. INGESTION OF BATTERIES OR INTERNAL
MATERIALS MAY BE HARMFUL. CHRONIC: NONE SPECI FIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION/INGESTION: MUSCLE TREMORS, MENTAL
ABERRATIONS, POSSIBLE DEATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESUSCITATE IF NEEDED. SEE
DOCTOR. EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SEE DOCTOR. SKIN:
WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. INGESTED: RINSE MOUTH. GET IMMEDIATE
MEDICAL ATTE NTION.

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:BATTERIES MAY EXPLODE IN EXTREME HEAT,
RELEASING MERCURY VAPOR. BATTERIES MAY SHORT CIRCUIT IN WAYER.

Spill Release Procedures:PLACE RUPTURED BATTERIES AND ALL CONTAMINATED
MATERIAL IN STEEL DRUMS FOR DISPOSAL AT A SITE LICENSED TO DISPOSE
OF MERCURY. WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID STORAGE/USE AT TEMPERATURES
ABOVE 160F.
Other Precautions:BATTERIES WILL SHORT CIRCUIT IN WATER.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF NEEDED FOR SPILL
RESPONSE; USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH MERCURY VAPOR
CARTRIDGE. USE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER DURING SPILL RESPONSE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES DURING SPILL RESPONSE
Other Protective Equipment:APRON, CLOTHING CHANGE
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:11.14
Solubility in Water:NIL
Appearance and Odor:BATTERY WITH NO ODOR. 0.65 IN. BY 2.58 IN. 4 CELLS
PER BATTERY/STEEL CASE.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NON-FERROUS METALS AND WATER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEATING IN EXCESS OF 160F. CHARGING,
CONTACT WITH WATER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MERCURY, ZINC OXIDE, MANGANESE

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS. MFG RECOMMENDS RECYCLE THROUGH WASTE DISPOSAL
SITE HAVING MERCURY RECOVERY FACILITIES.

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