Product ID:CARBON-ZINC (ZINC CHLORIDE), C512C
MSDS Date:03/14/1991
FSC:6135
NIIN:00-973-5632
MSDS Number: BGBCH

EVEREADY BATTERY CO INC

CHECKERBOARD SQ
ST LOUIS, MO 63164
US

Emergency Phone: 314-982-2000

Info Phone: 216-835-7368

Cage: 83740

EVEREADY BATTERY CO INC

ST LOUIS, MO 63164 US

Telephone: 216-835-7368

Cage: 83740

MANGANESE DIOXIDE

CAS: 1313-13-9

RTECS: OP0350000

Fraction By Weight: 15 - 31%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3 CEILING

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 (AS MN DUST)

MERCURY (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-97-6

RTECS: OV4550000

Fraction By Weight: 0-0.03%

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

ZINC CHLORIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 7646-85-7

RTECS: ZH1400000

Fraction By Weight: 2 - 7%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3/2 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3/2STEL FUME93

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

ZINC (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

Fraction By Weight: 7 - 42%

OSHA PEL 10 MG ZNO/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG ZNO/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGESTION:CONTENTS OF AN OPENED
BATTERY CAN CAUSE SERIOUS CHENICAL BURNS OF MOUTH, ESOPHAGUS, AND
GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. INHALATION:RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.
SKIN:OPENED BATTERY CAN CAUSE SKIN IRRITATI ON. EYE:CONTENTS OF
OPENED BATTERY CAN CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION AND CHEMICAL BURNS.
Effects of Overexposure:*SEE HEALTH HAZARDS*
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING NOR GIVE FOOD OR DRINK. SEEK
MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. *CALL NATIONAL BATTERY INGESTION
HOTLINE (202-625-3333). INHALATION:PROVIDE FRESH AIR AND CALL A
DOCTOR. SK IN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND WASH SKIN WITH SOAP
AND WATER. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IF NECESSARY. EYES:IMMEDIATELY
FLUSH EYES THOROUGHLY WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SEEK
MEDICAL ATTENT'N

Extinguishing Media:IN CASE OF FIRE, IT IS PERMISSIBLE TO USE ANY CLASS
OF EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM ON THESE BATTERIES OF THEIR PACKING
MATERIAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HARMFUL MATERIALS ARE RELEASED IF THE
BATTERY IS DAMAGED.

Spill Release Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROLONGED SHORT CIRCUITWILL CAUSE THE
BATTERY TO LOSE ENERGY, AND CAUSE THE SAFETY RELEASE VENT TO OPEN.
Other Precautions:IF SOLDERING OR WELDING TO THE BATTERY IS REQUIRED,
CONSULT YOUR EVEREADY BATTERY COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE FOR PROPER
PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT SEAL DAMAGE OF SHORT CIRCUIT.

Protective Gloves:USE NEOPRENE OR NATURAL RUBBER AS NEEDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES IF BATTERY DAMAGED
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THIS BATTERY IS AN ARTICLE AND, AS SUCH, IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE OSHA
HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD REQUIREMENT FOR PREPARATION OF A
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET. THIS SHEET IS PROVIDED FOR YOUR
INFORMATI ON ONLY.

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:RECTANGULAR WITH ROUNDED CORNERS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT AND PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:IF THE BATTERY IS DAMAGED, THE
FOLLOWING MATERIALS WILL BE REALEASED: MANGANESE DIOXIDE, MERCURY,
ZINC CHLORIDE, & ZINC.

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

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