Product ID:ALKALINE BATTERIES (AN ARTICLE OF COMMERCE)
MSDS Date:11/01/1990
FSC:6135
NIIN:00-935-5301
MSDS Number: BFXRB

RAYOVAC CORP

601 RAYOVAC DRIVE
MADISON, WI 53711-0960
US

Emergency Phone: 608-275-4856, 608-275-4824

Info Phone: 608-275-4856, 608-275-4824

Preparer: MARSHEL BEASON JR

Cage: 77542

RAYOVAC CORP

MADISON, WI 53711 US

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

Cage: 77542

MANGANESE (1V) OXIDE

CAS: 1317-35-7

RTECS: OP0895000

Fraction By Weight: 28-32%

OSHA PEL (C),5 MG/M3(MN)

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG MN/M3; 9293

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 FUME93

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 SEE 1910.1027

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/M3 DUST;9394

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

MERCURY (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-97-6

RTECS: OV4550000

Fraction By Weight: <.0001%

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:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN: A RUPTURED BATTERY CAN
CAUSE PERMANENT INJURY DUE TO CHEMICAL BURNS. MERCURY AND OTHER
METALS IN THIS BATTERY AND THEIR COMPOUNDS CAN CAUSE CHRONIC HEALTH
PROBLEMS SUCH AS SKIN IRRITATION, 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:NONE UNLESS BATTERY IS RUPTURED. EYE AND SKIN
BURNS FROM THE CHEMICALS IN THE BATTERY. INHALATION: CONTENTS OF AN
OPEN BATTERY CAN CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE STATED BY THE MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:SKIN AND EYES: FLUSH WITH COPIOUS QUANTITIES OF WATER. GET
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR EYES. WASH SKIN WITH SOAP AND
WATER.

Extinguishing Media:IN BULK STORAGE AREAS, 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:BATTERY CELLS MAY RUPTURE WHEN EXPOSED TO
EXCESSIVE HEAT. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE RELEASE OF CORROSIVE
MATERIAL.

Spill Release Procedures:IN THE EVENT OF BATTERY RUPTURE, COLLECT ALL
RELEASED MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC BAG FOR WASTE DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A DRY PLACE. DO NOT STORE
UNPACKAGED CELLS TOGETHER SO THAT CAN TOUCH. THIS COULD RESULT IN
SHORTING AND HEAT BUILD-UP.
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 FIRE SITUATION, USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS.
Ventilation:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIOND.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR NATURAL RUBBER FOR LEAKING
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES FOR LEAKING BATTERIES.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE REPORTED BY MANUFACTURER
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE STATED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS UPDATED BY HMIS TECHNICIAN. NSN CANCELLED W/O REPLACEMENT (PER
CTDF).

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:CYLINDER,1.5 VOLTS, 1.9 INCHES LONG, 1.0 INCHES
DIAMETER, BATTERY, C-CELL

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:AVOID ELECTRICAL SHORTING.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OR FUMES OF MANGANESE, ZINC,
MERCURY, LEAD, CADMIUM, TIN.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER. WHEN
SHREDDED PER TOXICITY CHARACTERISTIC LEACHATE PROCEDURE PARAMETERS
AND TESTED PER SW 846, 3RD. EDITION, "TEST METHODS FOR EVALUATING
SOLID WASTE" RAYOVAC BATTERY TYPES HAVE NO HAZARDOUS WASTE.

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