Product ID:ALKALINE BATTERIES (AN ARTICLE OF COMMERCE)-NO MERCURY
MSDS Date:02/28/1994
FSC:6135
NIIN:00-930-0030
MSDS Number: BXBMJ

RAYOVAC CORP

601 RAYOVAC DRIVE
MADISON, WI 53711-0960
US

Emergency Phone: 608-275-4856 608-275-4824

Info Phone: 608-275-4856 608-275-4824

Preparer: MARSHEL BEASON, JR.

Cage: 77542

RAYOVAC CORP

MADISON, WI 53711 US

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

Cage: 77542

IRON

CAS: 7439-89-6

RTECS: NO4565500

Fraction By Weight: 19-23%

MANGANESE DIOXIDE

CAS: 1313-13-9

RTECS: OP0350000

Fraction By Weight: 32-38%

OSHA PEL 5 MG MN/M3 CEILING

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG MN/M3

ZINC (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

Fraction By Weight: 11-16%

OSHA PEL 10 MG ZNO/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG ZNO/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 9-13%

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; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

CARBON BLACK

CAS: 1333-86-4

RTECS: FF5800000

Fraction By Weight: 3-5%

OSHA PEL 3.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 3.5 MG/M3; 9192

MERCURY (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-97-6

RTECS: OV4550000

Fraction By Weight: <.0001%

OSHA PEL S, C, 0.1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: S, 0.05 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NONE, UNLESS BATTERY RUPTURES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE COMPONENTS OF THIS PRODUCT
SHOW EVIDENCE OF CARCINOGENICITY.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:SKIN AND EYES: IN THE EVENT THAT BATTERY RUPTURES, FLUSH WITH
COPIOUS QUANTITIES OF WATER. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR
EYES. WASH SKIN WITH SOAP AND WATER. SWALLOWING: INGESTION OF A
BATTERY C AN BE HARMFUL. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. CALL THE NATIONAL BATTERY INGESTION HOTLINE
(202-625-3333)-COLLECT, DAY OR NIGHT-FOR ADVICE AND FOLLOW-UP.

Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:UNKNON
Extinguishing Media:IN BULK STORAGE AREAS, USE FOAM OR DRY POWDER.
WATER MAY CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHORTS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:AS WITH ANY FIRE, WEAR SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS TO AVOID INHALATION OF HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION
PRODUCTS.
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 MATERIALS.

Spill Release Procedures:IN THE EVENT OF BATTERY RUPTURE, COLLECT ALL
RELEASED MATERIAL IN PLASTIC BAG FOR WASTE DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A DRY PLACE. DO NOT RECHARGE.
DO NOT STORE UNPACKAGED CELLS TOGETHER SO CONTACTS CAN TOUCH. THIS
COULD RESULT IN SHORTING AND HEAT BUILD-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:AS IN ANY FIRE SITUATION, USE SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DO NOT RECHARGE. DO NOT DAMAGE BATTERY CELLS.

HCC:Z7
pH:UNKNON
Percent Volatiles by Volume:UNKNON

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID ELECTRICAL SHORTING.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OR FUMES OF MANGANESE, ZINC,
POTASSIUM.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL,
STATE, FEDERAL DISPOSAL REGULATIONS.

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