CCSTD - UNDISCHARGED BATTERY, MERCURY-ZINC, MK 135-0

  • MSDS: CCSTD
  • Manufacturer: NAVEL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER
  • Product Name: UNDISCHARGED BATTERY, MERCURY-ZINC, MK 135-0
  • National Stock Number: 6135-00-563-7711
Product Identification

Product ID:UNDISCHARGED BATTERY, MERCURY-ZINC, MK 135-0
MSDS Date:10/21/1992
FSC:6135
NIIN:00-563-7711
MSDS Number: CCSTD

Responsible Party
NAVEL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER
CODE 7600, BUILDING 1959
YORKTOWN, VA 23691-5076
US

Emergency Phone: 757-887-4930

Info Phone: 757-887-4930

Cage: LO598

Contractor
NAVEL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER
YORKTOWN, VA 23691-5076 US

Telephone: 757-887-4930

Cage: LO598

Ingredients

MERCURY (II) OXIDE; (MERCURIC OXIDE) (SARA 302/313)

CAS: 21908-53-2

RTECS: OW8750000

Fraction By Weight: 40%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG (HG)/M3

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


POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 10%

OSHA PEL C 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS


MANGANESE DIOXIDE

CAS: 1313-13-9

RTECS: OP0350000

Fraction By Weight: 20%

OSHA PEL 5 MG MN/M3 CEILING

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG MN/M3


ZINC (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: 15 MG/M3 (MFR)

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MERCURY CMPDS ARE HUMAN GI TRACT & CNS
POISONS. IN FIRE SITUATION, CELLS MAY RELS HAZ SUBSTANCES. SIGNS &
SYMPS:HDCH, COUGH, CHEST TIGHTNESS, CHEM PNEUM, HAND & LIP TREMORS,
MEMORY LOSS, DEPRESS. ACUT E:INHAL:MAY CAUSE IRRIT OR METAL FUME
FEVER IN A FIRE SITUATION. INGEST:INGS ARE POISONOUS. CONT:MATLS
(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZS:MAY CAUSE SKIN OR EYE IRRIT BY DIRECT
CONT. CHRONIC:MERCURY AND COMPOUNDS APPEAR ON NAVY OCCUP CHEM REPRO
HAZS LIST. SEEK CONSULTATION FROM APPROP HLTH PROFESSIONALS
CONCERNING LATEST HAZ LI ST INFO & SAFE HNDLG & EXPOS INFO . NOT
LIKELY UNDER NORMAL USE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND SKIN
DISEASES.

First Aid

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, USE ARTF RESP IF NEEDED. SEEK MED
ATTN. EYES:FLUSH FOR @ LST 15 MIN W/FRESH RUNNING WATER, OCCAS
LIFTING LIDS. SEEK MED ATTN. SKIN:THORO WASH AFFECTED AREA UNTIL NO
TRACE OF MATL REMAINS. SEEK MED ATTN IF NEEDED.INGEST:GET IMMED
MED ATTN. DRINK LG QTYS OF WATER. EXPOS IN FIRE:REMOVE VICTIM FROM
FIRE HAZ AREA TO FRESH AIR. SEEK MED ATTN.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:IN BULK STORAGE USE CO*2, FOAM OR DRY POWDER. WATER
MAY CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHORTS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CELLS MAY RUPTURE WHEN EXPOSED TO
EXCESSIVE HEAT. MAY RELS MERCURY VAP WHEN HEATED, WHICH REACTS
VIOLENTLY W/CHLORINE, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, MAGNESIUM, (SUP DAT)

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:BATTERIES ARE DRY SOLID & CAN BE HNDLD EASILY
W/SHOVELS/SIMILAR EQUIP. WHEN ACCUM LG QTYS OF UNDISCHARGED
BATTERIES FOR DISP PACK IN NON-CONDUCTIVE INSULATING MATL.
BATTERIES W/LEAKY CELLS SHOULD BE P LACED IN IMPERVIOUS PLASTIC
BAG, SEALED(SUP DAT)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT STORE UNPACKAGED CELLS TOGETHER
SO CONTACTS CAN TOUCH. THIS SITUATION WILL RESULT IN CELL
SHORTENING AND HEAT BUILD-UP.
Other Precautions:DO NOT CHARGE, OVERHEAT (> 160F)/OPEN CELLS. AVOID
CONT W/WATER. AVOID HEAT & WATER. USE RUB GLOVES FOR CLEANING UP
SPILLS OR HNDLG INTERNAL PARTS OF CELLS. USE ADEQ VENT & AVOID CONT
OF CELL INTERNAL COMPONENTS W/SKIN OR EYES.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN . NONE NEEDED UNDER NORMAL USE.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL VENTILATION RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:RUB GLOVES TO HNDL INTERNAL CELL(SUPDAT)
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND DELUGE
SHOWER . NONE REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL USE.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPLO HAZS:SULFUR & HYDROCARBONS. SPILL PROC:WITH TAPE, AND BAG PLACED
IN STRONG FIBERBOARD BOX WITH VERMICULITE TO ABSORB ELECTROLYTE.
PROT GLOVES:COMPONENTS.

Chemical Properties

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>212F,>100C
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:>1
Evaporation Rate & Reference:+1 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLACK SOLID GRANULES, NO APPRECIABLE ODOR, ENCASED
IN BATTERY ASSEMBLY.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
KEEP AWAY FROM WATER, CL*2, H*2O*2, P, S, HYDROCARBONS, REDUCING
AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT AND FIRE (HEATING ABOVE
160F), CHARGING.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:IN FIRE SITUATION, MERCURY VAP,
MANGANESE, CARBON MONOXIDE, NITROGEN OXIDES & ZINC OXIDE FUMES MAY
BE EMITTED.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE
AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. DISPOSAL BY LANDFILL MAY BE PROHIBITED IN
SOME AREAS.

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