Product ID:ALKALINE BATTERIES-LOW MERCURY
MSDS Date:11/01/1990
FSC:6135
NIIN:01-318-5001
MSDS Number: BSBBZ

RAYOVAC CORP

601 RAYOVAC DRIVE
MADISON, WI 53711-0960
US

Emergency Phone: 608-275-4856/4824/4739

Info Phone: 608-275-3340

Preparer: MARSHEL BEASON JR

Cage: 77542

RAYOVAC CORP

MADISON, WI 53711 US

Telephone: 608-275-4735/800-255-3924

Cage: 77542

MANGANESE DIOXIDE (AS MANGANESE)

CAS: 1313-13-9

RTECS: OP0350000

Fraction By Weight: 32-38%

OSHA PEL C, 5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 DUST/1 FUME

ZINC (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

Fraction By Weight: 11-16%

OSHA PEL 10 MG ZNO/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG ZNO/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 5-9%

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

CARBON BLACK

CAS: 1333-86-4

RTECS: FF5800000

Fraction By Weight: 3-5%

OSHA PEL 3.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 3.5 MG/M3; 9192

MERCURY (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-97-6

RTECS: OV4550000

Fraction By Weight: <0.025%

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:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NO HEALTH HAZARD UNLESS BATTERY
RUPTURES. IN THAT EVENT, IT MAY CAUSE BURNS AND IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE INGREDIENTS IN THIS PRODUCT
IS LISTED BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:IF BATTERY RUPTURES, IT MAY CAUSE IRRITATION
AND BURNS.

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.GET
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER.

Extinguishing Media:IN BULK STORAGE AREA, USE FOAM OR DRY POWDER. WATER
MAY CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHORTS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:LIKE ANY SEALED CONTAINER, BATTERY CELLS
MAY RUPTURE WHEN EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT; THIS COULD RESULT IN
THE RELEASE OF CORROSIVE MATERIALS.

Spill Release Procedures:IN THE EVENT OF BATTERY RUPTURE, COLLECT ALL
RELEASED MATERIAL IN PLASTIC BAG FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. FLUSH RESIDUE
WITH PLENTY OF WATER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A DRY PLACE. DO NOT RECHARGE.
DO NOT STORE UNPACKED CELLS TOGETHER SO CONTACTS CAN TOUCH. THIS
SITUATION COULD RESULT IN SHORTING AND HEAT.
Other Precautions:DO NOT PACK, STORE OR SHIP USED BATTERIES IN TIGHTLY
SEALED CONTAINERS. THE SLOW EVOLUTION OF HYDROGEN GAS FROM USED
BATTERIES MAY PRODUCE CONTAINER OVER-PRESSURE OR EXPLOSIVE
CONDITIONS.

Respiratory Protection:IN A FIRE SITUATION, USE SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
WHEN SHREDDED PER TCLP PARAMETERS AND TEST SW846, 3RD EDITION, "TEST
METHOD FOR EVALUATION SOLID WASTE" INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED LABORATORY
ANALYSES HAVE INDICATED THESE RAYOVAC BATTERY TYPES TO HAVE NO
HAZARDOUS WASTE CHARACTERISTICS (PER 40CFR, PART 261.24).--
MANUFACTURER STATES THIS IS AN ARTICLE,NO MSDS REQUIRED.--

HCC:N1

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID ELECTRICAL SHORTING.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OR FUMES OF MANGANESE, ZINC,
POTASSIUM, AND MERCURY.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND
LOCAL REGULATIONS. SEE SUPPLEMENTAL DATA FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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