Product ID:ALKALINE BATTERIES(AN ARTICLE)-NO MERCURY FORMULA
MSDS Date:03/11/1994
FSC:6135
NIIN:00-900-2139
MSDS Number: BZNJP

RAYOVAC CORP

601 RAYOVAC DRIVE
MADISON, WI 53711-0960
US

Emergency Phone: 608-275-4856

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

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

Fraction By Weight: 32-38%

OSHA PEL 5 MG MN/M3 CEILING

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG MN/M3

STEEL

CAS: 2439-89-6

Fraction By Weight: 19-23%

ZINC (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

Fraction By Weight: 11-16%

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 9-13%

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 5-9%

OSHA PEL C 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9596

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; 9596

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THERE IS NO HAZARD UNLESS BATTERY
RUPTURE;CORROSIVE MATERIAL MAY BE RELEASED.SWALLOWING BATTERIES MAY
BE HARMFUL(HMIS-LEVIEN).
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THERE ARE NO INGREDIENTS ABOVE 0.1%
WHICH ARE IDENTIFIED AS CARCINOGENS BY NTP,IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:CONTENTS MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OR BURNS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING;WASH WITH SOAP AND
WATER.EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR.GIVE OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NEEDED.INGEST:DO NOT
INDUCE VOMITING. GET PROMPT QUALIFIED MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point:NO
Extinguishing Media:IN BULK STORAGE AREAS USE FOAM OR DRY POWDER.WATER
MAY CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHORTS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CORROSIVE MATERIAL COULD BE RELEASED
DURING FIRE CONDITIONS.

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE SOURCES OF IGNITION.USE PROPER
RESPIRATORY AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.VENTILATE AREA.SOAK UP WITH A
NON-COMBUSTIBLE INERT ABSORBANT(CLAY,SAND);PLACE IN PROPER
CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT REPORTED.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY,WELL-VENTILATED
PLACE.DO NOT RECHARGE.
Other Precautions:STORING UNPACKAGED CELLS TOGETHER COULD RESULT IN
SHORTING AND HEAT BUILD UP.

Respiratory Protection:USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IN FIRE
CONDITIONS.
Ventilation:NO SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:NOT NEEDED IN NORMAL SERVICE.
Eye Protection:NOT NEEDED IN NORMAL SERVICE.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Work Hygienic Practices:USE REASONABLE CARE IN HANDLING THIS
PRODUCT.WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:RECTANGULAR BATTERY WITH ROUNDED CORNERS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND
LOCAL REGULATIONS.MFR STATES THAT SHREDDED BATTERIES ARE NOT
HAZARDOUS WATE PER TCLP.

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