BBLRQ - ENERGIZER

Product Identification

Product ID:ENERGIZER
MSDS Date:03/14/1991
FSC:6135
NIIN:00F002772
MSDS Number: BBLRQ

Responsible Party
EVEREADY BATTERY COMPANY INC
CHECKERBOARD SQUARE
ST LOUIS, MO 63164

Emergency Phone: (216) 835-7368

Info Phone: (216) 835-7368

Cage: 83740

Contractor
EVEREADY BATTERY CO INC
ST LOUIS, MO 63164 US

Telephone: 216-835-7368

Cage: 83740

Ingredients

MANGANESE DIOXIDE

CAS: 1313-13-9

RTECS: OP0350000

Fraction By Weight: 18-50%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/CUM (MN)


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


POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 3-10%

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS


ZINC (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

Fraction By Weight: 5-22%

OSHA PEL 10 MG ZNO/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG ZNO/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGESTION: HARMFUL, BURNS OF MOUTH,
ESOPHAGUS, & GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. INHALATION: RESPIRATORY
IRRITATION. SKIN/EYES: IRRITATION & BURNS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION: HARMFUL, BURNS OF MOUTH, ESOPHAGUS,
& GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. SKIN/EYES: IRRITATION & BURNS.

First Aid

First Aid:INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING, GIVE FOOD OR DRINK.
INHALATION: PROVIDE TO FRESH AIR. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER. EYES:
FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
CASES.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:USE ANY CLASS OF EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM ON THESE
BATTERIES OR THEIR PACKAGING MATERIAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COOL EXTERIOR OF BATTERIES IF EXPOSED TO
FIRE TO PREVENT RUPTURE.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN. STORE IN A
COOL, WELL VENTILATED AREA. DON'T OBSTRUCT SAFETY RELEASE VENTS ON
BATTERIES.
Other Precautions:DON'T OPEN BATTERY/DISPOSE IN FIRE/RECHARGE/PUT IN
BACKWARDS/MIX W/USED BATTERIES OR OTHER BATTERY TYPES-MAY EXPLODE
OR LEAK/CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY. ENCAPSULATION (POTTING) OF BATTERIES
WILL NOT ALLOW CELL VENTING/CAUSE HIGH PRESSURE RUPTURE

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Ventilation:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH/REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:DO NOT SEAL BATTERIES IN
AIRTIGHT/WATERTIGHT CONTAINERS. HIGH TEMPERATURE, STATIC SPARK CAN
CAUSE AN IGNITION.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:HIGH TEMP/PROLONGED SHORT CIRCUIT.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN LANDFILL OR APPROPRIATE INCINERATION
FACILITY IN ACCORDANCE W/ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

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