Product ID:PRIMARY BATTERY, MERCURY
MSDS Date:06/01/1991
FSC:6135
NIIN:00-010-5255
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJFMT

BATTERY ASSEMBLERS INC

211-4 KNICKERBOCKER AVE
BOHEMIA, NY 11716
US

Emergency Phone: 516-499-5155

Info Phone: 407-323-3390

Cage: 0B0Y5

MATHEWS ASSOCIATES INC

SANFORD, FL 32771 US

Telephone: 407-323-3390

Cage: 4U927

MERCURIC OXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 21908-53-2

RTECS: OW8750000

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG HG/M3;SKIN;C

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG HG/M3; 9192

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE

RTECS: TT2102000

ACGIH TLV: C 2.0 MG/CUM

MERCURY (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-97-6

RTECS: OV4550000

OSHA PEL S, C, 0.1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: S, 0.05 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE IS CAUSTIC, SKIN
CONTACT CAN PRODUCE BURNS, EYE CONTACT CAN PRODUCE SEVERE,
PERMANENT INJURY. MERCURY INTOXICATION WHEN IT IS INHALED.

First Aid:IF LIQUID FROM LEAKING CAN COMES IN CONTACT WITH SKIN, FLUSH
IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER. FOR EYE CONTACT, FLUSH WITH COPIOUS
AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR FIFTEEN MINUTES AND SEE PHYSICIAN. INHALATION
OF VAPORS, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.

Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS WHEN BATTERIES ARE INVOLVED IN A FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:BATTERY CAN EXPLODE WHEN SU BJECTED TO
EXCESSIVE HEAT.

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID SKIN AND EYE CONTACT.

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE NEOPRENE, RUBBER, LATEX-NITRILE
GLOVES WHEN HANDLING LEAKERS. STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.

Respiratory Protection:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WHEN CELLS
ARE INVOLVED IN A FIRE.
Ventilation:SUBSEQUENT TO A FIRE, PROVIDE AS MUCH VENTILATION AS
POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, RUBBER OR LATEX-NITRILE GLOVES ARE
RECOMMENDED WHEN HANDLING LEAKERS.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WHEN HANDLING LEAKERS.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:Z2
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:KOH-CLEAR LIQUID, HG-SILVER LIQUID, MERCURIC
OXIDE ORANGE-RED PRECIPITATE
Percent Volatiles by Volume:11.5

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

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particular situation.

Transport Information:DRY BATTERIES ARE NOT REGULATED UNDER DOT
REGULATIONS.