Product ID:MERCURIC OXIDE CELL,TR 126
MSDS Date:09/24/1992
FSC:6135
NIIN:00-422-5256
MSDS Number: BPZHZ

DURACELL INC TECHNICAL SALES & MARKETING GROUP

BERKSHIRE INDUSTRIAL PARK BLDG 9
BETHEL, CT 06801
US

Emergency Phone: 203-796-4654/617-449-7600

Info Phone: 800-243-9540/FAX 203-796-4518

Cage: 90303

DURACELL INC TECHNICAL SALES AND MARKETING GROUP

BETHEL, CT 06801 US

Telephone: 203-796-4000

Cage: 90303

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 9%

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

MERCURIC OXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 21908-53-2

RTECS: OW8750000

Fraction By Weight: 35 - 45%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG HG/M3;SKIN;C

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG HG/M3; 9293

MERCURY (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-97-6

RTECS: OV4550000

Fraction By Weight: < 1%

OSHA PEL S, C, 0.1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: S, 0.05 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

ZINC (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

Fraction By Weight: 12%

OSHA PEL 10 MG ZNO/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG ZNO/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

MANGANESE OXIDE

CAS: 1317-35-7

RTECS: OP0895000

Fraction By Weight: 6%

OSHA PEL (C),5 MG/M3(MN)

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG MN/M3; 9293

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV FOR MERCURY IS 0.05 MG/M3.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE AND CHRONIC- RISK OF EXPOSURE
OCCURS ONLY IF CELL IS MECHANICALLY, PHYSICALLY OR ELECTRICALLY
ABUSED. KOH IS CAUSTIC AND MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS, SEVERE EYE INJURY.
AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES, MERCUR Y VAPORS MAY BE GENERATED WHICH
CAN CAUSE MERCURY INTOXICATION.
Effects of Overexposure:RISK OF EXPOSURE OCCURS ONLY IF CELL IS
MECHANICALLY, PHYSICALLY OR ELECTRICALLY ABUSED. KOH IS CAUSTIC AND
MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS, SEVERE EYE INJURY. AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES,
MERCURY VAPORS MAY BE GEN ERATED WHICH CAN CAUSE MERCURY
INTOXICATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:AN ACUTE EXPOSURE WILL NOT
GENERALLY AGGRAVATE ANY MEDICAL CONDITION.

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. EYE/SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN.
INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR & PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED.
ORAL:GET EMERGENCY MEDI CAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CO2, FOAM/DRY CHEMICAL. WATER SPRAY
MAY BE USED TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CELL MAY RELEASE TOXIC MERCURY VAPOR WHEN
THE INTEGRITY OF THE CELL IS BROKEN.

Spill Release Procedures:BATTERY AND CELL CASES WILL NORMALLY CONTAIN
MATERIALS OF CONCERN. USE INDUSTRIAL ABSORBENT TO COLLECT LIQUID
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE. AVOID KIN AND EYE CONTACT. DO NOT INHALE
VAPORS.
Neutralizing Agent:WEAK ACID FOR POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE- STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
AVOID BREAKING, CRUSHING OR OTHERWISE DESTROYING THE PHYSICAL
INTEGRITY OF THE CELL OR BATTERY.
Other Precautions:DO NOT INCINERATE. DO NOT TOUCH BROKEN OR LEAKING
BATTERIES. AVOID MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL ABUSE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
RECHARGE. AVOID SHORT CIRCUITS. DO NOT CARRY BATTERIES LOOSE IN
POCKET OR BAG. KEEP BATTERIES AWAY FROM SMALL CHILDREN.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS WHEN CELLS ARE INVOLVED IN A FIRE.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION WHEN CELLS ARE
INVOLVED IN A FIRE.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, LATEX-NITRILE, OR RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WHEN HANDLING LEAKERS
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:357C (HG)
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-39C (HG)
Vapor Pres:1 @126C,HG
Spec Gravity:11.1 (HGO)
Solubility in Water:50% KOH, 5% HGO
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID (KOH), ORANGE-RED POWDER (HGO), BLACK
POWDER (MNO2), GREY (ZN)

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE KNOWN
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, DISASSEMBLE, CRUSH, PUNCTURE OR
RECHARGE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC MERCURY VAPORS AND CAUSTIC
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE

Waste Disposal Methods:CELLS AND BATTERIES MAY BE RETURNED AT SENDERS
EXPENSE TO A PERMITTED TREATMENT, STORAGE, DISPOSAL FACILITY
(TSDF). DISPOSAL MUST BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAW S AND REGULATIONS.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.