Product ID:CLASSIC SUPER HEAVY DUTY BATTERY
MSDS Date:03/14/1991
FSC:6135
NIIN:00-500-0085
MSDS Number: BKBLB

EVEREADY BATTERY CO INC

CHECKERBOARD SQ
ST LOUIS, MO 63164
US

Emergency Phone: 314-966-9900

Info Phone: 216-835-7368

Preparer: DGSC-SSH

Cage: 83740

RICHMOND ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO. INC.

26526 RICHMOND, VA 23261 US

Telephone: 804-353-2511

Cage: 4Y801

MERCURY (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-97-6

RTECS: OV4550000

Fraction By Weight: 0-0.03%

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

MANGANESE DIOXIDE

CAS: 1313-13-9

RTECS: OP0350000

Fraction By Weight: 15-31%

OSHA PEL 5 MG MN/M3 CEILING

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG MN/M3

ZINC (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

Fraction By Weight: 7-42%

OSHA PEL 10 MG ZNO/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG ZNO/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

ZINC CHLORIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 7646-85-7

RTECS: ZH1400000

Fraction By Weight: 2-7%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3/2 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3/2STEL FUME93

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN: CAN CAUSE BURNS AND
PERMANENT INJURY DUE TO CAUSTIC POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE(KOH). MERCURY
AND OTHER METALS IN THIS BATTERY AND THEIR COMPOUNDS CAN CAUSE
CHRONIC HEALTH PROBLEMS SUCH AS SKIN IRR ITATION, CANCER, RENAL
FAILURE AND RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS. CHRONIC: NOT LIKELY UNDER PROPER
USE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE COMPOUNDS IN THIS BATTERY
ARE KNOWN OR SUSPECT CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE AND SKIN BURNS FROM POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE.
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISORDERS AND CANCERS FROM LONG TERM EFFECTS
OF HEAVY METAL POISONING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH SKIN AND RESPIRATORY
DISORDERS MAY BE AT INCRESED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

First Aid:FLUSH WITH WATER. FOR EYE OR SKIN CONTACT, FLUSH WITH LARGE
AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES AND CONTACT A PHYSICIAN
IMMEDIATELY. IF INHALATION EXPOSURE, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR AND
CONSULT A PHYSICIAN.

Extinguishing Media:USE DRY CHEMICAL AS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDINGS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY. CONTAIN RUNOFF.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS.

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID EYE AND SKIN CONTACT WHEN DISCARDING
USED BATTERIES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN A DRY
PLACE.
Other Precautions:AIR BREATHER UNITS ARE NEEDED IF MATERIALS ARE
INCINERATED. INCINERATION IS NOT RECOMMENDED.

Respiratory Protection:USE 3M MASK 9908 FOR PROTECTION AGAINST MERCURY
VAPOR
Ventilation:GENERAL (MECHANICAL)
Protective Gloves:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE REPORTED BY MANUFACTURER
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID EYE/SKIN/RESPIRATORY CONTACT WITH LEAKING
BATTERIES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THE MANUFACTURER CONSIDERS THIS BATTERY AS AN ARTICLE AS DEFINED IN
29CFR 1910.1200. UNDER NORMAL USE, IT DOES NOT RELEASE OR OTHERWISE
RESULT IN EXPOSURE TO A HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL.

HCC:N1
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:NO APPRECIABLE ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
BATTERY CELLS CAN SHORT CIRCUIT IN WATER OR IN CONTACT WITH METAL
OBJECTS (JEWELRY, OTHER BATTERIES ETC.)
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT >160F, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER
SOURCES OF IGNITION, CHARGING, WATER
Hazardous Decomposition Products:BATTERY MAY EMIT HAZARDOUS VAPORS OF
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE AND MANGANESE, MERCURY AND ZINC OXIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT INCINERATE. BROKEN BATTERIES OR WITH
LEAKING ELECTROLYTE MAY CONSTITUTE HAZARDOUS WASTE. CONSULT WASTE
DISPOSAL OFFICIALS FOR ADVICE.

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