Product ID:MERCURIC OXIDE CELL
MSDS Date:09/24/1992
FSC:6135
NIIN:00-801-0587
MSDS Number: BQXTX

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: 203-796-4654

Preparer: J.DONAHUE/G.WALLACE

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: 9.0%

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

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; 9192

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; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

MANGANESE DIOXIDE

CAS: 1313-13-9

RTECS: OP0350000

Fraction By Weight: 6%

OSHA PEL 5 MG MN/M3 CEILING

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG MN/M3 C

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; 9192

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ITEM IS AN ARTICLE.HAZARD OCCURS FORM
HG AND KOH WHEN CELL IS BROKEN.SKIN:BURNS.EYES:SEVERE,PERMANENT
INJURY.INHAL:WHEN HEATED,MERCURY VAPORS CAN CAUSE INTOXICATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:MERCURY, ZINC AND MANGANESE ARE NOT
LISTED BY IARC, NTP, OR OSHA AS CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN/EYES:CHEMICAL BURNS.INHAL:MERCURY
INTOXICATION(TREMORS,CNS DISTURBANCES,CHEST PAIN,LABORED
BREATHING,COUGHING,METALLIC TASTE,DIZZINESS,SLURRED
SPEECH,DIARRHEA,NUMBNESS,HEADACHE,INSONMIA).
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:MANUFACTURER STATES THAT ACUTE
EXPOSURE IS NOT LIKELY TO AGGRIVATE ANY MEDICAL CONDITION.

First Aid:IF EXPOSED TO RUPTURED BATTERY-INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE CPR/OXYGEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYE:
IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET
MEDICAL AT TENTION. SKIN: WASH SKIN WITH PLENTY OFSOAP & WATER.
INGESTION: GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION(GET TREATMENT INFO AT
NATIONAL CAPITAL POISON CENTER 202-625-3333).

Extinguishing Media:NONCOMBUSTIBLE. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE
FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. COOL
FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS OF MERCURY. CELL MAY
EXPLODE IN FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:PICK UP ALL BATTERIES. FOR A SMALL SPILL OF A
RUPTURED BATTERY: COLLECT THE DUST WITH A VACUUM CLEANER;PLACE IN
AN APPROPRIATE CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. WASH THE AREA.AVOID SKIN
CONTACT;DO NOT BREATHE V APORS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE NEOPRENE,RUBBER OR LATEX-NITRILE
GLOVES WHEN HANDLING LEAKERS.
Other Precautions:AVOID MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL ABUSE.DO NOT
RECHARGE.AVOID SHORTS.OBSERVE CORRECT POLARITY.DO NOT MIX BATTERY
TYPES(EG.ALKALINE OR ZINC).CHANGE ALL BATTERIES AT ONCE.

Respiratory Protection:USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WHEN
CELLS ARE INVOLVED IN A FIRE.
Ventilation:PROVIDE MAXIMUM VENTILATION AFTER A FIRE BY ANY MEANS
AVAILABLE.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE,RUBBER,LATEX-NITRILE FOR LEAKER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES FOR LEAKERS
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:CYLINDRICAL BATTERY

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NOT REPORTED.HMIS SUGGESTS STRONG ACIDS AND BASES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES.DO NOT
HEAT,DISASSEMBLE,CRUSH,PUNCTURE OR RECHARGE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN HEATED CELLS EMIT MERCURY VAPOR
AND CAUSTIC POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:NO SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DISPOSAL OF SMALL
QUANTITIES OF SPENT MERCURY BATTERIES.CONSULT DURACELL FOR DISPOSAL
OF LARGE QUANTITIES.OPENED CELLS SHOULD BE DISPOSED OF AS HAZARDOUS
WASTE IAW FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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