Product ID:EVEREADY BATTERY, OVERTIME
MSDS Date:03/19/1991
FSC:6135
NIIN:00F026653
MSDS Number: BQJSM

EVEREADY BATTERY COMPANY, INC.

CHECKERBOARD SQUARE
ST. LOUIS, MO 63164
US

Emergency Phone: 216-835-7368

Info Phone: 216-835-7368

Cage: 66571

EVEREADY BATTERY CO INC

WESTLAKE, OH 44145 US

Telephone: 440-835-7368

Cage: 66571

MANGANESE DIOXIDE

CAS: 1313-13-9

RTECS: OP0350000

Fraction By Weight: 0-15%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/CUM (MN)

MERCURY, QUICKSILVER

CAS: 7439-97-6

RTECS: OV4550000

Fraction By Weight: 0.3-1.5%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/CUM (SKIN)

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/CUM (SKIN)

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

MERCURIC OXIDE

CAS: 21908-53-2

RTECS: OW8750000

Fraction By Weight: 20-50%

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/CUM

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 0-6%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/CUM (CEILING)

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/CUM (CEILING)

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CAUSTIC SODA, LYE

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

Fraction By Weight: 0-6%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

ZINC

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

Fraction By Weight: 5-15%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/CUM (TOTAL)

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM (TOTAL)

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGESTION: SERIOUS CHEMICAL BURNS OF
MOUTH/ESOPHAGUS/GI TRACT. MERCURIC OXIDE CAN CAUSE ABDOMINAL
PAIN/VOMITING/DIARREA/LIVER & KIDNEY DAMAGE/CNS DISORDERS.
INHALATION: IRRITATION. SKIN: IRRITATION/CH EMICAL BURNS/MERCURIC
OXIDE CAN CAUSE DELAYED BURNS & SKIN SENSITIZATION. EYE: SEVERE
IRRITATION/CHEMICAL BURNS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION: LIVER & KIDNEY DAMAGE, CNS
DISORDERS.

First Aid:INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING OR GIVE FOOD OR DRINK. SEEK
MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY (CALL NATIONAL BATTERY INGESTION
HOTLINE COLLECT, DAY/NIGHT 202-625-3333). INHALATION: PROVIDE FRESH
AIR. SK IN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING/WASH SKIN W/SOAP & WATER.
EYE: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. OBTAIN MEDICAL
ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Extinguishing Media:ANY TYPE OF EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:COOL EXTERIOR TO PREVENT RUPTURE. WEAR SCBA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAINS MERCURY & MERCURIC OXIDE WHICH
PRODUCE HIGHLY TOXIC MERCURY VAPORS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:INADVERTANT CHARGING CAN OCCUR IF
INSTALLED BACKWARDS. IF SOLDERING OR WELDING IS REQUIRED, CONSULT
REPRESENTATIVE FOR PROPER PRECAUTIONS.
Other Precautions:PROLONGED SHORT CIRCUIT (JUMBLED IN BULK CONTAINERS,
METAL JEWELRY/TABLE COVERS/OR METAL BELTS USED IN ASSEMBLY) WILL
WEEKEN & CAN CAUSE SAFETY VENT TO OPEN. NOT DESIGNED FOR RECHARGE;
TO DO SO CAN CA USE LEAKAGE/RUPTURE.

Respiratory Protection:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Ventilation:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Protective Gloves:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Eye Protection:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Other Protective Equipment:NEOPRENE/RUBBER GLOVES & SAFETY GLASSES
W/SIDE SHIELDS IF HANDLING OPEN OR LEAKING BATTERIES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DON'T OPEN/DISPOSE IN FIRE/PUT IN BACKWARDS/RECHARGE/MIX WITH USED OR
OTHER TYPES OF BATTERIES - MAY EXPLODE/LEAK & CAUSE PERSONAL
INJURY. KEEP AWAY FROM SMALL CHILDREN. IF OPENED OR BURNED THE
CONTAI NED INGREDIENTS OR THEIR DISCHARGED COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
COULD BE HARMFUL UNDER SOME CIRCUMSTANCES IF EXPOSED.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
IGNITION SOURCES; BATTERIES EVOLVE HYDROGEN WHICH,COMBINED WITH OXYGEN
FROM AIR CAN PRODUCE A COMBUSTIBLE/EXPLOSIVE MIX.
Stability Condition to Avoid:OBSTRUCTING SAFETY RELEASE VENTS CAN CAUSE
RUPTURE(ENCAPSULATING/POTTING)/ELEVATED TEMPERATURES SHORTEN
BATTERY LIFE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN LANDFILL OR APPROPRIATE INCINERATION
FACILITY IN ACCORDANCE W/ ALL FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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