Product ID:ALKALINE BATTERIES, CARBON ZINC
MSDS Date:02/28/1994
FSC:6135
NIIN:01-382-9196
MSDS Number: BXQHT

RAYOVAC CORP

601 RAYOVAC DRIVE
MADISON, WI 53711-0960
US

Emergency Phone: 608-275-4856/4783

Info Phone: 608-275-3340/FAX 608-275-4992

Preparer: MARSHEL L. BEASON JR.

Cage: 77542

RAYOVAC CORP

MADISON, WI 53711 US

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

Cage: 77542

MANGANESE DIOXIDE

CAS: 1313-13-9

RTECS: OP0350000

OSHA PEL 5 MG MN/M3 CEILING

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG MN/M3

STEEL CASING

CAS: 2439-89-6

ZINC (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

OSHA PEL NOT RELEVANT

ACGIH TLV: NOT RELEVANT

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

OSHA PEL C 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

CARBON BLACK

CAS: 1333-86-4

RTECS: FF5800000

OSHA PEL 3.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 3.5 MG/M3; 9495

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT RELEVENT
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:NONE UNLESS BATTERY
RUPTURES. ACUTE- INGESTION OF A BATTERY CAN BE HARMFUL. CONTENTS OF
AN OPEN BATTERY CAN CAUSE SERIOUS CHEMICAL BURNS OF GI TRACT, EYES,
SKIN & RESPIRATORY TRACT. CHRO NIC- UNKNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:NONE IF BATTERY IS NOT BROKEN OR IN FIRE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE

First Aid:IF INGESTED, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING NOR GIVE FOOD/DRINK. SEEK
MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. CALL NATIONAL BATTERY INGESTION
HOTLINE FOR ADVICE (202-625-3333) COLLECT DAY/NIGHT. IF INHALED,
PROVIDE FR ESH AIR & CALL A DOCTOR. IF SKIN IS CONTAMINATED, REMOVE
CLOTHING & WASH SKIN WITH SOAP & WATER. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, SEE
DOCTOR. FOR EYE, FLUSH IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SEE
DOCTOR.

Flash Point:NOT RELEVANT
Extinguishing Media:IN BULK STORAGE AREAS, USE FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL.
WATER SPRAY MAY CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHORTS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:AS WITH ANY FIRE, WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:LIKE ANY SEALED CONTAINER, BATTERY CELLS
MAY RUPTURE RESULTING IN RELEASE OF CORROSIVE MATERIALS.

Spill Release Procedures:IF BROKEN, COLLECT AND TRANSFER TO PROPER
CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. WEAR GLOVES.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, WELL VENTILATED AREA.
ELEVATED TEMPERATURES CAN RESULT IN SHORTENED BATTERY LIFE. KEEP
OUT OF REACH OF SMALL CHILDREN.
Other Precautions:BATTERIES EVOLVE HYDROGEN WHICH MAY CAUSE EXPLOSION.
VENTILATE AREA. DO NOT OBSTRUCT SAFETY RELEASE VENTS ON BATTERIES.
DO NOT OPEN BATTERY, DIPOSE IN FIRE, RECHARGE, PUT IN BACKWARDS.
MAY EXPLODE OR LEAK AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.

Respiratory Protection:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Ventilation:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Protective Gloves:NATURAL RUBBER IF HANDLING LEAKERS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES+SIDE SHIELDS FOR LEAKERS
Other Protective Equipment:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THE MANUFACTURER STATES THIS BATTERY IS AN ARTICLE AND, AS SUCH, IS NOT
SUBJECT TO OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD REQUIREMENT FOR
PREPARATION OF A MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET.

HCC:Z7
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT KNOWN
Spec Gravity:NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:NOT RELEVANT
Appearance and Odor:BATTERY/ARTICLE - ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NOT KNOWN
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT, ELECTRICAL SHORTING
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OR FUMES OF MANGANESE, ZINC AND
POTASSIUM.

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

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