Product ID:MERCURIC OXIDE CELL,146-0015-00
MSDS Date:09/24/1992
FSC:6135
NIIN:01-102-4644
MSDS Number: BXQGF

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: 203-796-4000

Cage: 90303

TEKTRONIX INC

500 BEAVERTON, OR 97077 US

Telephone: 503-627-7255

Cage: 80009

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 9-11%

OSHA PEL C 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

MERCURIC OXIDE (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 21908-53-2

RTECS: OW8750000

Fraction By Weight: 35 - 45%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG (HG)/M3; Z-2

ACGIH TLV: S,0.025 MG(HG)/M3;95

MERCURY (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7439-97-6

RTECS: OV4550000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL C, 0.1 MG/M3; Z-2

ACGIH TLV: S,0.025 MG/M3; A4;95

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

ZINC (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

Fraction By Weight: 12%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT RELEVENT
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:NONE. THESE CHEMICALS
ARE CONTAINED IN A SEALED CAN. RISK OF EXPOSURE OCCURS ONLY IF CELL
IS PHYSICALLY/ELECTRICALLY ABUSED. ACUTE- MOST LIKELY RISK IS WHEN
A CELL LEAKS. KOH IS CAUSTIC. CAN CAUSE SKIN BURNS, EYE INJURY. AT
ELEVATED TEMPERATURES, VAPOR PRODUCES MERCURY INTOXICATION.
CHRONIC- UNKNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:NONE IF BATTERY IS NOT BROKEN OR IN FIRE. IF
LEAKING: BURNS, SEVERE EYE INJURY, MERCURY INTOXICATION
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE

First Aid:IF INGESTED, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING NOR GIVE FOOD/DRINK. SEEK
MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. CALL NATIONAL BATTERY INGESTION
HOTLINE FOR ADVICE (202-625-3333). IF INHALED, PROVIDE FRESH AIR &
CALL A D OCTOR. IF LEAKAGE FROM CELL COMES INTO CONTACT WITH SKIN,
FLUSH IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, SEE DOCTOR.
FOR EYE, FLUSH IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SEE
PHYSICIAN.

Flash Point:NOT RELEVANT
Extinguishing Media:IN BULK STORAGE AREAS, USE FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL.
WATER SPRAY MAY CAUSE ELECTRCICAL SHORTS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-APPROVED
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:LIKE ANY SEALED CONTAINER, BATTERY CELLS
MAY RUPTURE RESULTING IN RELEASE OF CORROSIVE MATERIALS AND TOXIC
MERCURY VAPOR.

Spill Release Procedures:IF BROKEN, COLLECT AND TRANSFER TO PROPER
CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. WEAR GLOVES. DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURES. ELEVATED
TEMPERATURES CAN RESULT IN SHORTENED BATTERY LIFE. KEEP OUT OF
REACH OF SMALL CHILDREN.
Other Precautions:DO NOT CARRY BATTERIES LOOSE IN POCKET OR BAG. AVOID
SHORT CIRCUITS. AVOID MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL ABUSE. DO NOT OPEN
BATTERY, DIPOSE IN FIRE, RECHARGE, PUT IN BACKWARDS. MAY EXPLODE OR
LEAK AND CAUS E PERSONAL INJURY.

Respiratory Protection:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Ventilation:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE IF HANDLING LEAKERS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES+SIDE SHIELDS FOR LEAKERS
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE WASH FOUNTAIN SHOULD
BE LOCATED NEARBY. WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR RISK OF
EXPOSURE.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:Z7
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT KNOWN
Spec Gravity:NOT RELEVANT
Viscosity:NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:NOT RELEVANT
Appearance and Odor:BATTERY/ARTICLE - ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NOT KNOWN
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT, ELECTRICAL SHORTING,
CRUSHING, DISASSEMBLING, RECHARGING
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OR FUMES OF MANGANESE, ZINC,
POTASSIUM; TOXIC MERCURY VAPOR AND OXIDES OF MERCURY

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE
AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED WASTE DISPOSAL
SERVICE. DO NOT INCINERATE.

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