Product ID:MERCURIC OXIDE CELL,BA-1574/U
MSDS Date:09/05/1991
FSC:6135
NIIN:00-073-8939
MSDS Number: BYDZQ

BATTERY ASSEMBLERS INC

211-4 KNICKERBOCKER AVE
BOHEMIA, NY 11716
US

Emergency Phone: 516-567-8855

Info Phone: 516-567-8855/FAX -8278

Cage: 0B0Y5

EVEREADY BATTERY CO INC

ST LOUIS, MO 63164 US

Telephone: 216-835-7368

Cage: 83740

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

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

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

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

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

MANGANESE DIOXIDE

CAS: 1313-13-9

RTECS: OP0350000

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:EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY,
GI TRACTS. ACUTE- BATTERY IS HERMETICALLY SEALED. CONTENTS OF AN
OPEN BATTERY CAN CAUSE IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY TRACT, SEVERE EYE
IRRITATION & BURNS, SKIN IRRI TATION, BURNS. INGESTION CAN BE
HARMFUL.CAUSES BURNS. AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES, MERCURY
INTOXICATION. CHRONIC- UNKNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:NONE IF BATTERY IS NOT BROKEN OR IN FIRE.
OTHERWISE: SEVERE IRRITATION, CHEMICAL BURNS, PAIN
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:AN ACUTE EXPOSURE WILL NOT
GENERALLY AGGRAVATE ANY MEDICAL CONDITION.

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) COLLECT DAY/NIGHT. IF INHALED,
PROVIDE FR ESH AIR & CALL A DOCTOR. IF SKIN IS CONTAMINATED, REMOVE
CLOTHING & WASH SKIN WITH SOAP & WATER. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, SEE
DOCTOR. FOR EYE, FLUSH IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SEE
DOCTOR.

Flash Point:NOT RELEVANT
Extinguishing Media:IN BULK STORAGE AREAS, USE FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL.
WATER SPRAY MAY CAUSE ELECTRCICAL SHORTS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:AS WITH ANY FIRE, 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 MATERIAL AND TOXIC
MERCURY VAPOR.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, WELL VENTILATED AREA.
ELEVATED TEMPERATURES CAN RESULT IN SHORTENED BATTERY LIFE. KEEP
OUT OF REACH OF SMALL CHILDREN.
Other Precautions:DO NOT CARRY BATTERIES LOOSE IN POCKET, PURSE/BAG. DO
NOT MIX BATTERY SYSTEMS (MERCURY ALKALINE/ZINC CARBON) IN SAME
EQUIPMENT. DO NOT OPEN BATTERY, DISPOSE IN FIRE, RECHARGE, PUT IN
BACKWARDS. MAY EX PLODE OR LEAK AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.

Respiratory Protection:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. WEAR A
NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WHEN CELLS ARE
INVOLVED IN A FIRE.
Ventilation:SUBSEQUENT TO A FIRE, PROVIDE AS MUCH AS VENTILATION AS
POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE/NITRILE IF HANDLING LEAKERS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES+SIDE SHIELDS FOR LEAKERS
Other Protective Equipment:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PERCENTAGES OF INGREDIENTS VARY ACCORDING TO TYPE OF CELL USED WITHIN
THE BATTERY.

HCC:B1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Spec Gravity:NOT RELEVANT
Viscosity:NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:NOT RELEVANT
Appearance and Odor:BATTERY - ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NOT KNOWN
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT, ELECTRICAL SHORTING,
CRUSH, PUNCTURE, DISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HAZARDOUS MERCURY VAPORS AND CAUSTIC
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN LANDFILL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. DO NOT INCINERATE.

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