Product ID:724-4 RENEWAL BATTERIES-ULTRA-LOW MERCURY
MSDS Date:01/01/1993
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-380-9984
MSDS Number: BSRGY

RAYOVAC CORP

601 RAYOVAC DRIVE
MADISON, WI 53711-0960
US

Emergency Phone: 608-275-4495

Info Phone: 608-275-4002

Preparer: MARSHEL BEASON JR.

Cage: 77542

RAYOVAC CORP

MADISON, WI 53711 US

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

Cage: 77542

STEEL

CAS: 2439-89-6

Fraction By Weight: 19-23%

MANGANESE DIOXIDE

CAS: 1313-13-9

RTECS: OP0350000

Fraction By Weight: 32-38%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3 CEILING

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 (AS MN DUST)

ZINC (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

Fraction By Weight: 11-16%

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 5-9%

OSHA PEL C 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9394

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

CARBON

CAS: 1333-86-4

RTECS: FF5800000

Fraction By Weight: 3-5%

OSHA PEL 3.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 3.5 MG/M3; 9394

MERCURY (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-97-6

RTECS: OV4550000

Fraction By Weight: <0.025%

OSHA PEL C 0.1 MG/M3; Z-2

ACGIH TLV: S, 0.05 MG/M3; 9394

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

BARIUM SULFATE

CAS: 7727-43-7

RTECS: CR0600000

Fraction By Weight: <5%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9394

SILVER OXIDE

CAS: 20667-12-3

RTECS: VW4900000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: NO HEALTH EFFETCS UNLESS
BATTERY RUPTURES. IF BATTERY DOES RUPTURE; CONTACT OF INTERNAL
MATERIAL WITH SKIN AND EYES MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OR BURNS. CHRONIC:
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: PAIN, BURNING SENSATION, REDNESS,
TEARING. SKIN: REDNESS, SWELLING, BURNING SENSATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH LOTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLD LIDS
OPEN. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHES. FLUSH WITH LOTS OF WATER FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION I F SKIN BURNED. NONE GIVEN BY MANUFACTURER FOR
INHALED/INGESTED.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:IN BULK STORAGE AREAS-USE FOAM OR DRY POWDER. WATER
MAY CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHORTS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:LIKE ANY SEALED CONTAINER, BATTERY CELLS
MAY RUPTURE WHEN EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT. THIS COULD RESULT IN
RELEASE OF CORROSIVE MATERIALS.

Spill Release Procedures:IF BATTERY RUPTURES; COLLECT ALL RELEASED
MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC BAG FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. MAKE SURE BATTERIES
ARE COOL BEFORE PLACING IN BAG. REPORT ALL SPILLS IAW STATE AND
LOCAL REGULATIONS, INDIVIDUA L CELLS DO NOT CONTAIN REPORTABLE
QUANTITIES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. STORING
UNPACKAGED CELLS TOGETHER COULD RESULT IN CELL SHORTING AND HEAT
BULID-UP.
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.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF AN EMERGENCY SUCH AS
A FIRE OCCURS; WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. USE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:METALLIC-CASED CYLINDRICAL OR RECTANGULAR SHAPE.
1.5 VOLT "AAA-CELL".

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID ELECTRICAL SHORTING.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OR FUMES OF MANGANESE, ZINC,
MERCURY, BARIUM AND SILVER DURING FIRES OR SHREDDING CONDITIONS.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.EXEMPT FROM REPORTING UNDER RCRA/CERCLA UNLESS
OVER 4000 POUNDS OF BATTERIES RUPTURE.WHEN SHREDDED IAW TCLP AND
TESTED PER SW 846;THES E BATTERIES HAVE NO HAZARDOUS
CHARACTERISTICS.

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