Product ID:CLASSIC; SUPER HEAVY DUTY; INDUSTRIAL
MSDS Date:03/14/1991
FSC:6135
NIIN:00-643-3561
MSDS Number: BRGKK

EVEREADY BATTERY COMPANY INC

CHECKERBOARD SQUARE
ST LOUIS, MO 63164

Emergency Phone: 314-982-2000

Info Phone: 314-982-2000

Cage: 83740

EVEREADY BATTERY CO INC

8888 SADDLE BROOK, NJ 07662-5215 US

Telephone: 201-845-5400

Cage: 9R110

MANGANESE DIOXIDE

CAS: 1313-13-9

RTECS: OP0350000

Fraction By Weight: 15-31%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/CUM (MN)

MERCURY, QUICKSILVER

CAS: 7439-97-6

RTECS: OV4550000

Fraction By Weight: 0-.03%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/CUM (SKIN)

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/CUM (SKIN)

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

ZINC CHLORIDE

CAS: 7646-85-7

RTECS: ZH1400000

Fraction By Weight: 2-7%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3/2 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3/2STEL FUME93

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

ZINC

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

Fraction By Weight: 7-42%

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM

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:SWALLOWING-CONTENTS OF AN OPEN BATTERY
CAN CAUSE SERIOUS CHEMICALO BURNS OF MOUTH, ESOPHAGUS &
GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. INHALATION-CONTENTS OF AN OPEN BATTERY CAN
CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. SKIN-CON TENTS OF AN OPEN BATTERY CAN
CAUSE SKINIRRITATION. EYE-CONTENTS OF AN OPEN BATTERY CAN CAUSE
SEVERE IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYE-CHEMICAL BURNS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:SWALLOWING-DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING NOR GIVE FOOD OR DRINK.
SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. INHALATION-PROVIDE FRESH & CALL
A DOCTOR. SKIN-REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & WASH SKIN WITH SOAP &
WATER. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
EYES-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. SEEK
MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Extinguishing Media:IN CASE OF FIRE, USE ANY CLASS OF EXTINGUISHING
MEDIUM ON THESE BATTERIES OR THEIR PACKING MATERIAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COOL EXTERIOR OF BATTERIES IF EXPOSED TO
FIRE TO PREVENT RUPTURE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, WELL VENTILATED AREA.
ELEVATED TEMPERATURES CAN RESULT IN SHORTENED BATTERY LIFE.
Other Precautions:ACCIDENTAL SHORT CIRCUIT FOR A FEW SECONDS WILL NOT
SERIOUSLY AFFECT THE BATTERY. PROLONGED SHORT CIRCUIT WILL CAUSE
THE BATTERY TO LOSE ENERGY, AND CAN CAUSE THE SAFETY RELEASE VENT
TO OPEN.

Respiratory Protection:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Ventilation:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR NATURAL RUBBER.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THIS SHEET IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION ONLY. THIS BATTERY IS AN ARTICLE
AND, AS SUCH, IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION
STANDARD REQUIREMENT FOR PREPARATION OF A MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHE
ET. THIS BATTERY IS AN ARTICLE!

HCC:N1

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 FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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