Product ID:BA4590 MAGNESIUM CARBON BATTERY
MSDS Date:09/01/1991
FSC:6135
NIIN:00F032080
MSDS Number: BSPTC

RAYOVAC CORP

601 RAYOVAC DR
MADISON, WI 53711-4960
US

Emergency Phone: 608-275-3340

Info Phone: 608-275-3340/275-4495/275-4992(FAX)

Cage: 77542

RAYOVAC CORP

MADISON, WI 53711 US

Telephone: 608-275-4735/800-255-3924

Cage: 77542

MAGNESIUM-ALUMINUM ALLOY

Fraction By Weight: 10-15%

BARIUM CHROMATE(VI)

CAS: 10294-40-3

RTECS: CQ8760000

Fraction By Weight: 0.5-1.5%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG(CR)/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG(CR)/M3

MAGNESIUM PERCHLORATE

CAS: 10034-81-8

RTECS: SC8925000

Fraction By Weight: 5-10%

MANGANESE DIOXIDE

CAS: 1313-13-9

RTECS: OP0350000

Fraction By Weight: 25-35%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/CUM (MN)

COLUMBIA CARBON, CARBON BLACK, LAMPBLACK, BLACK PEARLS

CAS: 1333-86-4

RTECS: FF5800000

Fraction By Weight: 5-10%

OSHA PEL 3.5 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 3.5 MG/CUM

LITHIUM CHROMATE

CAS: 14307-35-8

Fraction By Weight: <0.01%

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/WATER. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER. OBTAIN
MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Extinguishing Media:FOAM, DRY POWDER; WATER MAY CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHORTS
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS TO
AVOID INHALATION OF HAZARDOUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:LIKE ANY SEALED CONTAINER, BATTERY CELLS
MAY RUPTURE WHEN EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT, THIS COULD RESULT IN
THE RELEASE OF CORROSIVE MATL. SEE SUPP.

Spill Release Procedures:COLLECT ALL RELEASED MATERIAL IN A PAIL FOR
WASTE DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A DRY PLACE. DO NOT RECHARGE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT PACK, STORE, OR SHIP USED BATTERIES IN TIGHTLY
SEALED CONTAINERS. THE SLOW EVOLUTION OF HYDROGEN GAS FROM USED
BATTERIES MAY PRODUCE CONTAINER OVER-PRESSURE OR EXPLOSIVE
CONDITIONS.

Supplemental Safety and Health
CON'T ON FIRE HAZARD: BATTERY CONTAINS A MAGNESIUM ALLOY WHICH MAY
IGNITE WHEN EXPOSED TO EXTREME FIRE CONDITIONS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:ELECTRICAL SHORTING, HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MOLTEN & BURNING MAGNESIUM, MAGNESIUM
OXIDE FUMES, ASPHALT FUMES, HYDROGEN GAS

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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