Product ID:EVEREADY BATTERY (ENERGIZER)
MSDS Date:03/14/1991
FSC:6135
NIIN:01-087-7895
MSDS Number: BPQWW

EVEREADY BATTERY COMPANY INC

CHECKERBOARD SQUARE
ST LOUIS, MO 63164

Emergency Phone: (216) 835-7368

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: 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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:BATTERIES ARE NONHAZORDOUS AS SUCH.,
CHEMICALS ARE SEALED. BATTERIES BECOME HAZARDOUS ONLY IF CELLS ARE
BROKEN OR MECHANICALLY DAMAGED. INGESTION: HARMFUL, BURNS OF MOUTH,
ESOPHAGUS, & GASTROINTESTINA L TRACT. INHALATION: RESPIRATORY
IRRITATION. SKIN/EYES: IRRITATION & BURNS.
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION:BURNS OF MOUTH, ESOPHAGUS, &
GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. SKIN/EYES: IRRITATION & BURNS.

First Aid:INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING, CALL POISON CENTER.
INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER. EYES:
FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
CASES.

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.

Spill Release Procedures:COLLECT BATTERIES FOR REUSE. BROKEN/DAMAGED
BATTERIES MAY BE COLLECTED AND SAVED IN PLASTC BAGS FOR DISPOSAL.
WEAR GLOVES BEFORE HANDLING DAMAGED BATTERIES.

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/ OR DISPOSE IN FIRE/RECHARGE/PUT
IN BACKWARDS/MIX W/USED BATTERIES OR OTHER BATTERY TYPES-MAY
EXPLODE OR LEAK/ CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.

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
BATTERIES ARE FINISHED ARTICLE, AND ARE NONHAZARDOUS. MSDS IS NOT
REQUIRED. THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR THE SAKE OF SAFETY OF
WORKERS.

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:ALKALINE CELLS, SEALED CASE

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.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MERCURY VAPORS
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:HIGH TEMP/PROLONGED SHORT CIRCUIT.

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

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