Product ID:ALKALINE NONRECHARGEABLE BATTERY
MSDS Date:01/03/1989
FSC:6135
NIIN:00-212-0502
MSDS Number: BQCPX

EVEREADY BATTERY CO INC

CHECKERBOARD SQ
ST LOUIS, MO 63164
US

Emergency Phone: 314-982-2000

Info Phone: 314-982-2000

Preparer: DGSC-SSH

Cage: 83740

PACIFIC ELECTRIC SUPPLY

A2031 SAN DIEGO, CA 92119 US

Telephone: 619-233-9024

Cage: 0CCL8

MANGANESE DIOXIDE

CAS: 1313-13-9

RTECS: OP0350000

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3 CEILING

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

ZINC (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

OSHA PEL 10 MG ZNO/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG ZNO/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

GRAPHITE, NATURAL

CAS: 7782-42-5

RTECS: MD9659600

OSHA PEL 15 MPPCF RDUST

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 RDUST; 9293

MERCURY (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-97-6

RTECS: OV4550000

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:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:REPEATED EXPOSURE TO BATTERY CONTENTS
MAY AFFECT THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM WITH SYMPTOMS
INDISTINGUISHABLE FROM PARKINSON'S DISEASE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:CONTENTS OF BATTERY MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN &
RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION AND BURNS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF AILMENTS
OR WITH A PRE-EXISTING DISEASE INVOLVING THE SKIN MAY BE AT
INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE TO BATTERY CONTENTS.

First Aid:BATTERY NONHAZARDOUS UNLESS PHYSICALLY DAMAGED. HAZARD COMES
FROM EXPOSURE TO ELECTROLYTES. EYES: FLUSH WITH RUNNING WATER FOR
15 MINUTES WHILE HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION
IMMEDIATELY. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. REMOVECONTAMINATED
CLOTHING. GET MEDICAL ADVICE. INGESTION OF BATTERY CONTENTS: DO NOT
INDUCE VOMITING. RINSE MOUTH & DRINK LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET
MEDICAL ATTEN

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS.

Spill Release Procedures:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. DO NOT
SHORT BATTERIES. DO NOT RECHARGE BATTERIES. DISPOSE OF LEAKING
BATTERIES.
Other Precautions:NONE

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:RECOMMEND SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH BATTERY CONTENTS IF CASE IS
RUPTURED, BROKEN OR LEAKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. DO NOT GET ON SKIN OR IN EYES. DO
NOT INGEST. DO NOT RECHARGE OR INCINERATE BATTERIES.

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:ALKALINE BATTERY

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER SOURCES
OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN AND POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT INCINERATE. DISPOSAL OF BATTERIES SHALL
COMPLY WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY REGULATIONS.

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