Attachment6mercuricoxideSDS.pdf

Material Safety Data Sheet U.S. Department of Labor May be used to comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, (Non-Mandatory Form) 29 CFR 1910.1200. Standard must be Form Approved consulted for specific requirements. OMB No. 1218-0072 IDENTITY (As Used on Label and List) Note: Blank spaces are not permitted. If any item is not applicable, or no

Wet or Dry Silver-Zinc Battery w/Mercuric Oxide information is available, the space must be marked to indicate that.

Section I Manufacturer's Name Emergeny Telephone Number

EaglePicher Technologies, LLC/Yardney Division (800) 424-9300 Address (Number, Street, City, State, and Zip Code) Telephone Number for Information

2000 South County Trail 401-471-6580 Date Prepared

East Greenwich, RI 02818-1530 12/2/2015 Signature of Preparer (optional)

Section II - Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information Other Limits

Hazardous Components (Specific Chemical Identity; Common Name(s)) OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV Recommended % (optional)

Potassium Hydroxide (Electrolyte) 2 mg/m3 C

Zinc (as fume) 5.0 mg/m3

Silver (as dust or fume) .01 mg/m3

Mercuric Oxide (fume) .025 mg/m3 1 mg/10m3 OSHA ceiling

(Under normal conditions of use or service this battery does not expose the user to toxic fumes. Prior to use care must be taken filling a dry cell with electrolyte in order to avoid a severe chemical burn to expose tissue.

Skin and eye protection is strongly recommended for the cell/battery fill operation.)

This product contains the following EPCRA Section 313 chemicals: Mercury, Silver, & Zinc Compounds.

Section III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics Boiling Point Specific Gravity (H2O = 1)

NA NA

Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.) Melting Point

NA NA

Vapor Density (AIR = 1) Evaporation Rate

NA (Butyl Acetate = 1) NA Solubility in Water

NA

Appearance and Odor

No Odor

Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data Flash Point (Method Used) Flammable Limits LEL UEL

NA NA NA NA

Extinguishing Media

Dry Chemical Extinguisher Special Fire Fighting Procedures

Avoid breathing fumes, wear self contained breathing apparatus

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards

Intense heat and acrid smoke from burning metal and plastic components

(Reproduce locally) OSHA 174, Sept. 1985

Section V - Reactivity Data Stability Unstable Conditions to Avoid

Normally NA Short circuiting positive and negative terminals.

Stable Stable

NA

Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid)

Acids, Solvents Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts

Mercuric oxide fumes, hydrogen gas Hazardous May Occur Conditions to Avoid

Polymerization NA NA Will Not Occur

NA

Section VI - Health Hazard Data Route(s) of Entry Inhalation? Skin? Ingestion?

X X X Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic)

Potassium Hydroxide is corrosive to skin and eyes. Mercuric Oxide bio accumulates in human tissues. Silver bio accumulates in human tissue. Zinc bio accumulates in human tissue. Zinc fumes can cause respiratory distress.

Carcinogenicity: NTP? IARC Monographs? OSHA Regulated?

No No No

Signs and Symptoms of Exposure

To Potassium Hydroxide: Skin & eye irritation. To Silver: Argyria. To Mercuric Oxide: Loss of memory, tremors. To Zinc: Metal fume fever.

Medical Conditions

Generally Aggravated by Expos NA

Emergency and First Aid Procedures

Remove injured personnel from area immediately. Flush eyes and skin with copious amounts of water for Potassium Hydroxide involvement and seek medical attention immediately.

Section VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use Steps to Be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled

Contain Potassium Hydroxide, ventilate the area. Neutralize the Potassium Hydroxide with boric acid. Do not flush to sanitary sewer, collect all spillage and debris for proper dispoal.

Waste Disposal Method

Silver-zinc Cells and batteries contain RCRA regulated metals and a corrosive liquid. They should be recycled to reclaim the silver in accordance with state, and federal regulations.

Precautions to Be Taken in Handling and Storage

Avoid short circuiting terminals of wet cells and batteries. Avoid exposure to intense heat or fire.

Do not open these cells and expose the internal components.

Other Precautions

Wet batteries are regulated. Proper shipping name - Batteries Wet, filled with Alkali, Hazard Class 8,UN2795, PG III

Section VIII - Control Measures Respiratory Protection (Specific Type)

NA

Ventilation Local Exhaust Special

Yes Mechanical (General) Other

Per ACGIH Handbook Recommendation Protective Gloves Eye Protection

Chemical resistant (Fill Operation) Goggles Other Protective Clothing or Equipment

Chemical Resistant Apron (Fill Operation) Work Hygienic Practices

Wash thoroughly after working with AgZn Batteries.

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