Product ID:EVEREADY BATTERY
MSDS Date:03/19/1991
FSC:6135
NIIN:00D003030
MSDS Number: BQWJS

EVEREADY BATTERY CO INC

CHECKERBOARD SQ
ST LOUIS, MO 63164
US

Emergency Phone: 314-982-2000

Info Phone: 314-982-2000/216-835-7368

Cage: 83740

EVEREADY BATTERY CO INC

ST LOUIS, MO 63164 US

Telephone: 216-835-7368

Cage: 83740

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 0-6%

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

SODIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

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 (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

Fraction By Weight: 5-15%

OSHA PEL 10 MG ZNO/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG ZNO/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

MANGANESE DIOXIDE

CAS: 1313-13-9

RTECS: OP0350000

Fraction By Weight: 0-15%

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: .3-1.5%

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

MERCURIC OXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 21908-53-2

RTECS: OW8750000

Fraction By Weight: 20-50%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG HG/M3;SKIN;C

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG HG/M3; 9192

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGEST-BATTERY CONTENTS CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS CHEMICAL BURNS OF MOUTH, ESOPHAGUS & GASTROINTESTINAL
TRACT. INHALE-BATTERY CONTENTS CAN CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.
SKIN-BATTERY CONTENTS CAN CAUSE SKIN IR RITATION &/OR CHEMICAL
BURNS. EYE-BATTERY CONTENTS CAN CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION AND
CHEMICAL BURNS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:SWALLOWING-CONTENTS INCLUDE HIGHLY TOXIC
MERCURIC OXIDES WHICH CAN CAUSE ABDOMINAL PAIN, VOMITING, DIARRHEA,
LIVER AND KIDNEY DAMAGE, AND CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISORDERS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:SWALLOWING-DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING NOR GIVE FOOD OR DRINK.
CALL NATIONAL BATTERY HOTLINE FOR ADVICE & FOLLOW UP (202-
625-3333) COLLECT. INHALE-PROVIDE FRESH AIR & CALL A DOCTOR.
SKIN-REMOVE CONTAMINAT ED CLOTHING & WASH SKIN WITH SOAP & WATER.
EYE-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES THOROUGHLY WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES. IN ALL CASES SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Extinguishing Media:USE ANY CLASS OF EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM ON THESE
BATTERIES OR THEIR PACKING MATERIAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR SELF CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL EXTERIOR OF BATTERIES IF EXPOSED TO FIRE
TO PREVENT RUPTURE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Spill Release Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, WELL VENTILATED AREA.
ELEVATED TEMPERATURES CAN RESULT IN SHORTENED BATTERY LIFE.
Other Precautions:THIS BATTERY IS MANUFACTURED IN A CHARGED STATE. IT
IS NOT DESIGNED FOR RECHARGING. TO DO SO CAN CAUSE BATTERY LEAKAGE
OR, IN SOME CASES HIGH PRESSURE RUPTURE. INADVERTENT CHARGING CAN
OCCUR IF A BATT ERY IS INSTALLED BACKWARDS.

Respiratory Protection:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Ventilation:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR NITRILE RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:HAVE EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND SAFETY SHOWER
AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

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