Product ID:CLASSIC, SUPER HEAVY DUTY, INDUSTRIAL BATTERY (CARBON-ZINC)
MSDS Date:03/14/1991
FSC:6135
NIIN:00-100-8890
MSDS Number: BTJBR

EVEREADY BATTERY CO INC

CHECKERBOARD SQ
ST LOUIS, MO 63164
US

Emergency Phone: 314-982-2000

Info Phone: 216-835-7368

Cage: 83740

EVEREADY BATTERY CO INC

ST LOUIS, MO 63164 US

Telephone: 216-835-7368

Cage: 83740

MANGANESE DIOXIDE

CAS: 1313-13-9

RTECS: OP0350000

Fraction By Weight: 15-31%

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: 0-0.03%

OSHA PEL 0.05MG/M3 TWA (VAPO)

ACGIH TLV: 0.05MG/M3 TWA(VAPOR)

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

ZINC CHLORIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 7646-85-7

RTECS: ZH1400000

Fraction By Weight: 2-7%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3 (FUME)

ACGIH TLV: 1MG/M3/2STEL(FUME)94

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

ZINC (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

Fraction By Weight: 7-42%

OSHA PEL 15/M3 TWA(DUST NUIS)

ACGIH TLV: 10MG/M3TWA(DUST NUI)

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CONTENTS OF OPENED BATTERY CAN CAUSE
SEVERE SKIN & EYE IRRIT, CHEMICAL EYE BURNS, RESPIR IRRT, AND
SERIOUS CHEMICAL BURNS FO MOUTH, ESOPHAGUS, & GASTROINTESTINAL
TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE COMPOUNDS IN THIS BATTERY
ARE KNOWN OR SUSPECT CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE:IRRIT & CHEMICAL BURNS. SKIN:IRRIT.
INHAL:RESPIRATORY IRRIT. INGEST: SERIOUS CHEMICAL BURNS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INGEST:DO;NOT INDUCE VOMITING NOR GIVE FOOD OR DRINK. SEEK
MED ATTN IMMED. CALL NATIONAL BATTERY INGESTION
HORLINE:202-625-3333 COLLECT DAY/NIGHT. INHAL:PROVIDE FRESH AIR.
CALL DOCTOR. SKIN:REMOVE CON TAMINATED CLOHTING. WASH SKIN W/SOAP &
WATER. IF IRRIT PERSISTS, SEEK MED ATTN. EYE:IMMED FLUSH EYEES
THOROUGHLY W/WATER FOR @ LEAST 15MINS. SEEK MED ATTN.

Flash Point:NOT GIVEN
Lower Limits:NOT GIVEN
Upper Limits:NOT GIVEN
Extinguishing Media:PERMISSIBLE TO USE ANY CLASS OF EXTINGUISHING
MEDIUM ON THESE BATTERIES OR THEIR PACKING MATERIAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL EXTERIOR IF
EXPOSED TO FIRE TO PREVENT RUPTURE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION/HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE HAZ
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS & VAPORS.NORMAL USE PRODUCES HYDROGEN WHICH
COMBINED W/OXY FROM AIR CAUSES COMBUS/EXP IF NOT VENT

Spill Release Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. USE NEOPREN OR
NATURAL RUBBER GLOVES & WEAR SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS IF
HANDLING AN OPEN OR LEAKING BATTERY.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:ACCIDENTAL SHORT CIRCUIT FOR FEW SECS
WILL NOT SERIOUSLY AFFECT BATTERY.PROLONGED SHORT CIRCUIT WILL
CAUSE LOSE OF ENERGY & MAY OPEN SAFETY RELEASE VE
Other Precautions:SHORT CIRCUITS SOURCES:JUMBLED BATTERIES IN BULK
CONTAINERS,METAL JEWELRY,METAL COVERED TABLES/METAL BELTS USED FOR
ASSY OF BATTERIES INTO DEVICES.FOR SOLDER/WELD TO BATTERY CONSULT
EVEREADY FOR PROPE R PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT SEAL DAM/SHO CI

Respiratory Protection:PER MFG NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Ventilation:PER MFG NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITONS.
Protective Gloves:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Eye Protection:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Other Protective Equipment:FOR OPEN/LEAKING BATTERY:USE SAFETY GLASSES
W/SIDE SHILEDS & NEOPRENE OR NATURAL RUBBER GLOVES.
Work Hygienic Practices:DON'T OBSTRUCT SAFETY RELEASE
VENTS.ENCAPSULATION(POTTING)WON'T ALLOW CELL VENTING & MAY CAUSE HI
PRES RUPTURE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MFG CONSIDERS THIS BATTERY AN ARTICLE AS DEFINED IN 29CFR 1910.1200.
UNDER NORMAL USE, IT DOES NOT RELEASE OR OTHERWISE RESULT IN
EXPOSURE TO A HAZ CHEML. AS AN ARTICLE, BATTERY & CONTENTS NOT
SUBJECT TO REQMTS OF EMERG PLAN & COMM RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT.

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NOT GIVEN
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Pres:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Density:NOT GIVEN
Spec Gravity:NOT GIVEN
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT GIVEN
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:NOT GIVEN

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
BATTERY CELLS CAN SHORT CIRCUIT IN WATER OR IN CONTACT WITH METAL
OBJECTS (JEWELRY, OTHER BATTERIES, ETC.)
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, PHYSICAL DAMAGE, CHARGING,
SHORT CIRCUITS, STATIC SPARKS, SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:COMBUSTIBLE PRODUCTS.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN LANDFILL OR APPROPRIATE INCINERATION
FACILITY IAW ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
DO NOT DISPOSE IN FIRE.

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