Product ID:BA 3515 BATTERY ENERGIZER INDUSTRIAL
MSDS Date:03/14/1991
FSC:6135
NIIN:00-411-3171
MSDS Number: BNPPK

EVEREADY BATTERY CO INC

CHECKERBOARD SQ
ST LOUIS, MO 63164
US

Emergency Phone: 314-982-2000

Info Phone: 314-982-2000

Cage: 83740

UNION CARBIDE CANADA LTD

TORONTO ONT, TX 75082-2402 CN

Telephone: 216-835-7368

Cage: 88150

MANGANESE DIOXIDE

CAS: 1313-13-9

RTECS: OP0350000

Fraction By Weight: 18-50%

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: <0.025%

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED; CONTENTS
OF BATTERY MAY CAUSE CHEMICAL BURNS TO MOUTH, THROAT AND STOMACH IF
CASING RUPTURES. CONTENTS OF BATTERY MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY
IRRITATION. CONTENTS OF BATTERY MAY CAUSE BURNS TO SKIN AND EYES
ON CONTACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: COUGHING, WHEEZING, SNEEZING. EYES:
BURNING SENSATION, PAIN, TEARING, REDNESS, BLURRED VISION. SKIN:
REDNESS, ITCHING, PAIN. INGEATION: PAIN, BURNING SENSATION IN
MOUTH, THROAT, AND STOMAC H; NAUSEA, VOMITING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR. EYES: FLUSH WITH LOTS
OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES WHILE HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. SEE DOCTOR.
SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHS. FLUSH WITH WATER THEN WASH WITH
SOAP AND WATER. IF BURNED, SEE DOCTOR. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING NOR GIVE DRINK OR FOOD! GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
CALL NATIONAL BATTERY HOTLINE COLLECT FOR ADVICE (202-625-3333).

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE MAY CAUSE THE PRODUCTION OF TOXIC
FUMES OR VAPORS.

Spill Release Procedures:IF RUPTURED: NEUTRALIZE, ABSORB WITH INERT
MATERIAL AND PLACE IN A CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:5% ACETIC ACID

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY WELL VENTILATED
AREA.
Other Precautions:DO NOT RECHARGE BATTERY, THIS MAY CAUSE RUPTURE OF
BATTERY CASE. DO NOT INSTALL BATTERY BACKWARDS, THIS MAY CAUSE
CHARGING AND SUBSEQUENT RUPTURE. DO NOT MIX WITH OTHER BATTERY
TYPES.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
IF SOLDERING OR WELDING TO THE BATTERY IS REQUIRED, CONSULT YOUR
EVERADY BATTERY COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE FOR PROPER PRECATIONS. DO
NOT OBSTRUCT SAFETY RELEASE VENTS OR ENCAPSULATE BATTERY.

HCC:B1
Appearance and Odor:BATTERY, 1.6 IN X 7.6 IN X 3.8 IN.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CONTACT OF BATTTERY CONTENTS WITH ACID.
Stability Condition to Avoid:DO NOT BLOCK SAFETY RELEASE VENTS. RUPTURE
OF BATTERY CASING. DO NOT ALLOW CONTENTS OF BATTERY CONTACT ACIDS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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