Product ID:ALKALINE MANGANESE DIOXIDE-ZINC
MSDS Date:03/18/1991
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-334-0724
MSDS Number: BVQGB

EVEREADY BATTERY CO INC

CHECKERBOARD SQ
ST LOUIS, MO 63164
US

Emergency Phone: 314-982-2000

Info Phone: 314-982-2000

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: 15-30%

OSHA PEL 5 MG MN/M3 CEILING

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG MN/M3

MERCURY (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-97-6

RTECS: OV4550000

Fraction By Weight: 0.1-0.9%

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

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 0-12%

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9394

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

SODIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

Fraction By Weight: 0-12%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9394

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

ZINC (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

Fraction By Weight: 4-10%

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE, THE
BATTERY IS HERMETICALLY SEALED. INGESTION- CAN BE HARMFUL. OPEN
BATTERY CAN CAUSE SERIOUS CHEMICAL BURNS OF MOUTH, ESOPHAGUS AND
GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. INHALATIO N- CAN CAUSE RESPIRATORY
IRRITATION. SKIN AND EYES- CONTENTS OF AN OPENED BATTERY CAN CAUSE
IRRITATION AND BURNS.
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION- BURNS OF THE MOUTH, ESPHAGUS AND
GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. INHALATION- RESPIRATOR IRRITATION. SKIN-
IRRITATION AND/OR CHEMICAL BURNS. EYES- SEVERE IRRITATION AND
CHEMICAL BURNS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INGESTION- DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING NOR GIVE FOOD OR DRINK.
SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. CALL NATIONAL BATTERY INGESTION HOTLINE
(202-625-3333). INHALATION- PROVIDE FRESH AIR AND CALL A
PHYSICIAN. SKIN- RE MOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND WASH SKIN WITH
SOAP AND WATER. IF BURN OCCURS, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES-
IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES THOROUGHLY WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES. SEEK MEDICAL HELP.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:AS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. COOL EXTERIOR
OF BATTERIES IF EXPOSED TO FIRE TO PREVENT RUPTURE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, WELL VENTILATED AREA.
ELEVATED TEMPERATURES CAN RESULT IN SHORTENED BATTERY LIFE.
PROLONGED SHORT CIRCUIT WILL CAUSE DECREASED LIFE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT OBSTRUCT SAFETY RELEASE VENTS ON BATTERIES.
ENCAPSULATION (POTTING) OF BATTERIES WILL NOT ALLOW CELL VENTING
AND CAN CAUSE HIGH PRESSURE RUPTURE.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:CAN USE NEOPRENE OR NATURAL RUBBER.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDSS.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THE MSDS IS PROVIDED FOR YOUR INFORMATION ONLY. THIS BATTERY IS AN
ARTICLE AND, AS SUCH, IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE OSHA HAZARDOUS
COMMUNICATION STANDARD REQUIREMENT FOR PREPARATION OF A MATERIAL
SAFETY DA TA SHEET.

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:BATTERY.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN LANDFILL OR APPROPRIATE INCINERATION
FACILITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

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