BSPQN - ALKALINE BATTERIES - ULTRA LOW MERCURY
- MSDS: BSPQN
- Manufacturer: RAYOVAC CORP
- Product Name: ALKALINE BATTERIES - ULTRA LOW MERCURY
- National Stock Number: 6135-00F032027
Product Identification
Product ID:ALKALINE BATTERIES - ULTRA LOW MERCURY
MSDS Date:11/01/1990
FSC:6135
NIIN:00F032027
MSDS Number: BSPQN
Responsible Party
MADISON, WI 53711-0960
US
Emergency Phone: 608-275-3340
Info Phone: 608-275-3340/275-4495/275-4992(FAX)
Preparer: MARSHEL BEASON JR
Cage: 77542
Contractor
Telephone: 608-275-4735/800-255-3924
Cage: 77542
Ingredients
MANGANESE DIOXIDE
CAS: 1313-13-9
RTECS: OP0350000
Fraction By Weight: 32-38%
OSHA PEL 5 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/CUM (MN)
ZINC
CAS: 7440-66-6
RTECS: ZG8600000
Fraction By Weight: 11-16%
ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM
EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS: 1310-58-3
RTECS: TT2100000
Fraction By Weight: 5-9%
ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/CUM (CEILING)
EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
CARBON, GRAPHITE
CAS: 7440-44-0
RTECS: FF5250100
Fraction By Weight: 3-5%
OSHA PEL 10 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM
MERCURY, QUICKSILVER
CAS: 7439-97-6
RTECS: OV4550000
Fraction By Weight: <.025%
ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/CUM (SKIN)
EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB
DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB
Hazards
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NONE UNLESS BATTERY RUPTURES
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
First Aid
First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER.
OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
Fire Fighting
Extinguishing Media:FOAM, DRY POWDER
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. WATER
MAY CAUSE ELECTRIC SHORTS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:BATTERY CELLS MAY RUPTURE WHEN EXPOSED TO
HEAT. THE SLOW EVOLUTION OF HYDROGEN GAS FROM USED BATTERIES MAY
PRODUCE CONTAINER OVERPRESSURE/EXPLOSIVE CONDITIONS.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:IN THE EVENT OF BATTERY RUPTURE, COLLECT ALL
RELEASED MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC BAG FOR WASTE DISPOSAL.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A DRY PLACE. STORING
UNPACKAGED CELSS TOGETHER SO CONTACTS CAN TOUCH COULD RESULT IN
CELL SHORTING & HEAT BUILD UP. DON'T RECHARGE.
Other Precautions:AVOID ELECTRICAL SHORTING. DON'T PACK, STORE, SHIP
USED BATTERIES IN METAL OR TIGHTLY SEALED CONTAINERS.
Exposure Controls
Supplemental Safety and Health
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:SHORT CIRCUITING
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OR FUMES OF MANGANESE, ZINC,
POTASSIUM, MERCURY
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:REPORT ALL SPILL IN ACCORDANCE W/STATE, FEDERAL
& LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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