Product ID:BT70094 MERCURY BATTERY CELL
MSDS Date:03/01/1991
FSC:6135
NIIN:00-802-5479
MSDS Number: BYSCR

BREN-TRONICS INC

10 BRAYTON CT
COMMACK, NY 11725-3104
US

Emergency Phone: 516-499-5155

Info Phone: 516-499-5155

Preparer: JJ

Cage: 51828

BREN-TRONICS INC

COMMACK, NY 11725-3104 US

Telephone: 631-499-5155

Cage: 51828

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

MANGANESE DIOXIDE

CAS: 1313-13-9

RTECS: OP0350000

Fraction By Weight: 5-6%

OSHA PEL 5 MG MN/M3 CEILING

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG MN/M3

ZINC (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

Fraction By Weight: 12 - 25%

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

MERCURY OR QUICKSILVER (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

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: THE CHEMICALS ARE CONTAINED IN
A SEALED CAN. RISK OF EXPOSURE ONLY OCCURS WHEN CELLS RUPTURED. IF
CELLS LEAKS, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE IS CAUSTIC-MAY BURN SKIN/EYE
TISSUE ON CONTACT; PERMANENT EYE INJURY. CHRONIC: NONE SPECIFIED
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:EYES-PAIN, REDNESS, BURNS, TEARING.
SKIN-REDNESS, BURNS, PAIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:AN ACUTE EXPOSURE WILL NOT
GENERALLY AGGRAVATE ANY MEDICAL CONDITION.

First Aid:SKIN-FLUSH WITH LOTS OF WATER; THEN WASH WITH SOAP & WATER.
EYES-FLUSH WITH LOTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
ATTENTION.

Extinguishing Media:DLA-HMIS: USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD USE SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS WHEN A LARGE NUMBER OF CELLS ARE INVOLVED IN A
FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CELLS MAY RUPTURE WHEN HEATED
EXCESSIVELY; MAY RELEASE TOXIC MERCURY AND CORROSIVE MATERIALS WHEN
CELL INTEGRITY IS BROKEN.

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID SKIN AND EYE CONTACT. DO NOT INHALE
VAPORS IF PRESENT. COLLECT ALL RELEASED MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC BAG
FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. DO NOT TOUCH ANY LIQUID MERCURY IF PRESENT.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. DLA-HMIS: 5% ACETIC
ACID SOLUTION (ELECTROLYTE).

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. DO NOT
RECHARGE. DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT.
Other Precautions:OBSERVE CORRECT POLARITY WHEN INSTALLING INTO
EQUIPEMNT. USE BATTERY ONLY IN PROPER EQUIPMENT. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
RECHARGE.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. USE SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS UNDER FIRE SITUATIONS.
Ventilation:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:SPILL-RUBBER, PVC.
Eye Protection:SPILL-GOGGLES OR FACESHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:N1
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:BATTERY, NONRECHARGEABLE; 1.35 VOLTS; CYLINDRICAL,
0.622 X 0.645 INCHES. HG TYP

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NOT APPLICABLE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:DO NOT HEAT, DISASSEMBLE OR RECHARGE. DO
NOT SHORT CIRCUIT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN HEATED, CELLS MAY EMIT HAZARDOUS
VAPORS OF MERCURY OR CAUSTIC POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE OR LIQUID MERCURY.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:SMALL QUANTITIES MAY BE DISPOSED OF IN HOUSEHOLD
TRASH. DISPOSE OF LARGE QUANTITIES IAW LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS. MAY REQUIRE TESTING UNDER TCLP.

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