Product ID:ENERGIZER RECHARGEABLE POWER SYSTEMS BATTERY
MSDS Date:11/29/1994
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-165-2073
MSDS Number: BXJXR

ENERGIZER POWER SYSTEMS

US HIGHWAY 441N
ALACHUA, FL 32615
US

Emergency Phone: 904-462-3911

Info Phone: 904-462-3911 OR 216-835-7368

Preparer: JOANN RAULERSON

Cage: EO263

ENERGIZER POWER SYSTEM, DIV. OF EVEREADY BATTERY

UNKNOW ALACHUA, FL 32615 US

Telephone: 440-835-7368

Cage: ENER1

CADMIUM OXIDE (SARA III) THE CADMIUM INGREDIENTS (1, 2 &

CAS: 1306-19-0

RTECS: EV1925000

Fraction By Weight: 13-22%

OSHA PEL 0.2 MG (CD)/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG(CD)/M3; 9394

CADMIUM HYDOXIDE

CAS: 21041-95-2

Fraction By Weight: SEE #1%

OSHA PEL 0.2 MG/M3 (AS CD)

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/M3 (AS CD)

CADMIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 21041-95-2

Fraction By Weight: SEE #1%

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG CD/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG CD/M3

COBALT (SARA 313) COBALT INGREDIENTS (4, 5 & 6) TOTAL 0.5

CAS: 7440-48-4

RTECS: GF8750000

Fraction By Weight: 0.5-2%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.02 MG/M3; A3; 9495

COBALT HYDROXIDE

CAS: 21041-93-0

RTECS: GG0904500

Fraction By Weight: SEE #4%

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/M3 (CO)

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3 (CO)

COBALT OXIDE

CAS: 1307-96-6

RTECS: GG2800000

Fraction By Weight: SEE #4%

NICKEL (SARA 313) (CERCLA) THE NICKEL INGREDIENTS (7, 8 &

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: 20-32%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9495

NICKEL OXIDE

CAS: 1313-99-1

RTECS: QR8400000

Fraction By Weight: SEE #7%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3 AS NI

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3 AS NI

NICKEL HYDROXIDE (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 12054-48-7

RTECS: QR7040000

Fraction By Weight: SEE #7%

OSHA PEL 1 MG(NI)/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG(NI)/M3; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 0-4%

OSHA PEL C 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

SODIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

Fraction By Weight: 0-4%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:PRODUCT'S LD50 (ORAL RAT) WAS NOT STATED
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE THE
BATTERY IS HEREMETICALLY SEALED. BATTERY IS CONSIDERED BY MFR TO BE
AN ARTICLE AS DEFINED BY OSHA. IF BATTERY CASE IS BROKEN, CONTENTS
MAY CAUSE IRRITATION &/OR BURN S TO BODY TISSUES CONTACTED.
CONTENTS CONTAIN TOXIC COMPOUNDS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL,CADMIUM,COBALT & THEIR COMPOUNDS
ARE LISTED AS POSSIBLE CARCINOGENS BY IARC, NTP & OSHA. SEE
INDIVIDUAL REPORTS.
Effects of Overexposure:SYMPTOMS OF CONTACT W/BATTERY INTERNALS:
INHALED:COUGHING, WHEEZING, SHORTNESS OF BREATH.
INGESTED:SALIVATION, CHOKING, NAUSEA, PERSISTENT VOMITING,
DIARRHEA, ABDOMINAL PAIN, DIZZINESS, FAINTNESS, UNC ONSCIOUSNESS.
SKIN:BURNS, ITCHING, REDNESS, SWELLING, RASH. EYES:BURNS, PAIN,
REDNESS, TEARING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS.

First Aid:INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING NOR GIVE FOOD OR DRINK. GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION & CALL NATIONAL BATTERY INGESTION HOTLINE
(202-625-3333) COLLECT, DAY OR NIGHT. INHALATION:PROVIDE FRESH AIR
AND CALL A D OCTOR. SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & WASH SKIN
WITH SOAP AND WATER. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IF NEEDED. EYE:FLUSH
EYES THOROUGHLY WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION.

Flash Point:NON FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:ANY CLASS OF EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM MAY BE USED. COOL
EXTERIOR OF BATTERIES IF EXPOSED TO FIRE TO PREVENT RUPTURE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR SCBA. BURNING
NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES CAN PRODUCE TOXIC FUMES INCLUDING, NICKEL,
NICKEL OXIDES, CADMIUM, CADMIUM OXIDES & COBALT OXIDE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS.

Spill Release Procedures:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS.
Neutralizing Agent:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, WELL VENTILATED AREA.
ELEVATED TEMPERATURES CAN RESULT IN SHORTENED BATTERY LIFE. DO NOT
OBSTRUCT SAFETY RELEASE VENTS ON BATTERIES.
Other Precautions:IF SOLDERING OR WELDING IS REQUIRED, USE OF TABBED
BATTERIES IS RECOMMENDED. IF THIS CANNOT BE DONE, CONSULT YOUR
EVEREADY BATTERY COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE FOR PROPER PRECAUTIONS TO
PREVENT SEAL DAMAGE OR SHORT CIRCUIT.

Respiratory Protection:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Ventilation:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Protective Gloves:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Eye Protection:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Other Protective Equipment:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS. WEAR SAFETY
GLASSES & NEOPRENE OR RUBBER GLOVES WHEN HANDLING LEAKING & OPEN
BATTERIES.
Work Hygienic Practices:MFR:? HMIS:USE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE
PRACTICES. DO NOT OBSTRUCT SAFETY RELEASE VENTS ON BATTERIES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
BATTERY IS CAPEABLE OF HIGH SHORT CERCUIT CURRENT & BATTERY MAY BECOME
HOT ENOUGH TO BURN IF SHORTED FOR MORE THAN A SHORT PERIOD. -
BATTERY IS MADE TO BE RECHARGED. USE RECOMMENDED CHARGER. IMPROPER
CHARGING MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO BATTERY &/OR BURNS TO USER. -
DURING CHARGING BATTERIES EVOLVE EXPOLSIVE HYDROGEN.

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Appearance and Odor:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NICKEL, NICKEL OXIDES, CADMIUM,
CADMIUM OXIDES, & COBALT OXIDE FUMES.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF I/A/W ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE
AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. THIS BATTERY, AS A WASTE, IS REGULATED BY
THE RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT [RCRA] AS A D006
[CADMIUM] HAZARDOUS WASTE.

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