=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:MERCURY BATTERY,PRIMARY BA-1312/U
NIIN:00-260-5843
MSDS Number: BDPML
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:DURACELL INC
Address:305 NEW HIGHWAY 64 E
City:LEXINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27292
Country:US
Info Phone Num:203-796-4682
Emergency Phone Num:203-796-4682
CAGE:GO384
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:DURACELL INC
Address:BERKSHIRE INDUSTRIAL PK BLDG 9
City:BETHEL
State:CT
ZIP:06801-5000
Country:US
Phone:203-796-4292/617-449-7600
CAGE:GO384
Company:DURACELL USA (ALIAS BATTERY TECHNOLOGY COMPANY)
Address:305 NEW HIGHWAY 64 EAST
Box:City:LEXINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27292-2037
Country:US
Phone:617-449-7600
CAGE:2A917

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:MERCURIC OXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:21908-53-2
RTECS #:OW8750000
Fraction by Wt: 40.8%
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG HG/M3;SKIN;C
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG HG/M3; 9192

Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
RTECS #:TT2102000
Fraction by Wt: 10.0%
ACGIH TLV:C 2.0 MG/CUM

Name:MERCURY  (SARA III)
CAS:7439-97-6
RTECS #:OV4550000
Fraction by Wt: 5.0%
OSHA PEL:S, C, 0.1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:S, 0.05 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:HEADACHE,COUGH,CHEST TIGHTNESS,CHEMICAL
    PNEUMONITIS,TREMORS OF THE HANDS,LIPS,MEMORY LOSS,DEPRESSION

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

Eyes:FLUSH WITH WATER,SEEK PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION,SKIN:WASH
    WITH SOAP OR MILD DETERGENT REMOVE CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING,INHALATION:MOVE INTO FRESH AIR,IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED
    BEGIN CPR,SEEK MEDICAL AT TENTION,INGESTION:DRINK LARGE QUANTITIES
    OF WATER

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:WATER,CO*2
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE FULL-FACEPIECE,PRESSURE-DEMAN SCBA
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:RELEASE MERCURY VAPOR WHEN HEATED,REACTS
    VILENTLY WITH CL*2,H*2O*2,MAGNESIUM,SULFUR,HYDROCARBONS

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:BATTERIES WITH LEAKY CELLS SHOULD BE PLACED IN
    AN IMPERVIOUS PLASTIC BAG SEALED WITH TAPE.THE BATTERY AND BAG
    SHOULD THEN BE PLACED IN A STRONG FIBERBOARD BOX & SURROUNDED WITH
    VERMICULIT TO ABSORB TH E ELECTOLYTE

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED
    AREA,AVOID SHORT CIRCUITING THE CELLS
Other Precautions:NON'T RECHARGE THE CELLS

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED FULL FACEPIECE PRESSURE
    DEMAND SCBA FOR FIRES
Ventilation:PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN STORAGE AREAS
Protective Gloves:RUBBER/NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL BODY SUITS & FACESHIELDS FOR SEVERE
    EXPOSURE
Supplemental Safety and Health
THE TLV FOR ALKYL COMPOUNDS AS MERCURY IS 0.01 MG/CUM,THE TLV FOR ALL
    FORMS EXCEPT ALKYL IS 0.05 MG/CUM (VAPOR),THE TLV FOR INORGANIC &
    ARYL COMPOUNDS AS MERCURY IS 0.1 MG/CUM

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:Z7

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CL*2,H*2O*2,P,S,HYDROCARBONS,REDUCING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:FIRE,AND ELECTRICAL SHORTS,HIGH STORAGE
    RTEMPS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MERCURY VAPOR,CO,OXIDES OF NITROGEN

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT THE LOCAL DEFENSE PROPERTY DISPOSAL
    OFFICE (DPDO) FOR TURN-IN PROCEDURES,

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