CBSBK - MERCURIC OXIDE BATTERIES,M 505
- MSDS: CBSBK
- Manufacturer: DURACELL INC TECHNICAL SALES AND MARKETING GROUP
- Product Name: MERCURIC OXIDE BATTERIES,M 505
- National Stock Number: 6135-00-702-2772
Product Identification
Product ID:MERCURIC OXIDE BATTERIES,M 505
MSDS Date:10/12/1995
FSC:6135
NIIN:00-702-2772
MSDS Number: CBSBK
Responsible Party
BETHEL, CT 06801
US
Emergency Phone: 203-796-4682/4575
Info Phone: 203-796-4000
Cage: 90303
Contractor
Telephone: 203-796-4000
Cage: 90303
Ingredients
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)
CAS: 1310-58-3
RTECS: TT2100000
Fraction By Weight: 9%
OSHA PEL C 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9596
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;96
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;96
EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB
DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB
ZINC (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS: 7440-66-6
RTECS: ZG8600000
Fraction By Weight: 15 - 20%
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
Hazards
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, HG 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
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.
Fire Fighting
Flash Point:NOT RELEVANT
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL
FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-APPROVED
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WHEN A LARGE NUMBER OF CELLS ARE
INVOLVED IN A FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:LIKE ANY SEALED CONTAINER, BATTERY CELLS
MAY RUPTURE RESULTING IN RELEASE OF CORROSIVE MATERIALS AND TOXIC
MERCURY FUMES.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:IF BROKEN, COLLECT AND TRANSFER TO PROPER
CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. WEAR GLOVES. DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS.
VENTILATE AREA.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT
Handling
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, DISPOSE IN FIRE, RECHARGE, PUT IN BACKWARDS. MAY EXPLODE
OR LEAK AND CAU SE PERSONAL INJURY.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE.
WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WHEN CELLS
ARE INVOLVED IN A FIRE.
Ventilation:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE. SUBSEQUENT TO
A FIRE, PROVIDE AS MUCH VENTILATION AS POSSIBLE.
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
Chemical Properties
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
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NOT KNOWN
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT, ELECTRICAL SHORTING,
CRUSHING, DISASSEMBLING, RECHARGING
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC MERCURY VAPORS AND CAUSTIC
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (KOH)
Disposal
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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