Product ID:ZINC-CARBON BATTERY-LOW MERCURY
MSDS Date:07/01/1990
FSC:6135
NIIN:00-835-7210
MSDS Number: BSCXN

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: 33-37%

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: 16-20%

OSHA PEL 10 MG ZNO/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG ZNO/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

CARBON BLACK

CAS: 1333-86-4

RTECS: FF5800000

Fraction By Weight: 7-13%

OSHA PEL 3.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 3.5 MG/M3; 9192

ZINC CHLORIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 7646-85-7

RTECS: ZH1400000

Fraction By Weight: 6-10%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3/2 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3/2STEL FUME92

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LEAD (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

Fraction By Weight: <0.2%

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/M3;1910.1025

ACGIH TLV: 0.15 MG/M3;DUST 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

CADMIUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-43-9

RTECS: EU9800000

Fraction By Weight: <0.005%

OSHA PEL 0.1MG/M3FUME;0.2DUST

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3 DUST;9192

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

MERCURY (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-97-6

RTECS: OV4550000

Fraction By Weight: <0.005%

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 INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED
LABORATORY ANALYSES HAVE INDICATED THESE RAYOVAC BATTERY TYPES TO
HAVE NO HAZARDOUS WASTE CHARACTERISTICS (PER 40 CFR, PART 261.2
4).--MANUFACTURER STATES THIS IS AN ARTICLE,NO MSDS REQUIRED--.

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NOT GIVEN
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Pres:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Density:NOT GIVEN
Spec Gravity:NOT GIVEN
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT GIVEN
Solubility in Water:NOT GIVEN
Appearance and Odor:SEALED BATTERY - ARTICLE OF COMMERCE

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MOLTEN AND BURNING FUMES, ASPHALT
FUMES.

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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