Product ID:NO MERCURY FORMULA - ALKALINE BATTERIES (SUP DAT)
MSDS Date:02/28/1994
FSC:6135
NIIN:00N064942
MSDS Number: CBCNL

RAYOVAC CORP

601 RAYOVAC DR
MADISON, WI 53711
US

Emergency Phone: 608-275-4856

Info Phone: 608-275-4783

Preparer: MARSHELL BEASON JR

Cage: 77542

RAYOVAC CORP

MADISON, WI 53711 US

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

Cage: 77542

STEEL (IRON)

CAS: 2439-89-6

Fraction By Weight: 19-23%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

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 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

Fraction By Weight: 11-16%

OSHA PEL 124 MG/M3 (MFR)

ACGIH TLV: 124 MG/M3 (MFR)

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 9-13%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

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

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

CARBON BLACK; (CARBON) (MFR CAS # 1338-86-4)

CAS: 1333-86-4

RTECS: FF5800000

Fraction By Weight: 3-5%

OSHA PEL 3.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 3.5 MG/M3

MERCURY (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7439-97-6

RTECS: OV4550000

Fraction By Weight: <0.0001%

OSHA PEL C, 0.1 MG/M3; Z-2

ACGIH TLV: 0.025 MG/M3, S

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: NONE, UNLESS BATTERY RUPTURES.
CHRONIC: MERCURY APPEARS ON THE NAVY LISTING OF OCCUPATIONAL
CHEMICAL REPRODUCTIVE HAZARDS. SEEK CONSULTATION FROM APPROPRIATE
HEALTH PROFESSIONALS CONCERNING LAT EST HAZARD LIST INFORMATION AND
SAFE HANDLING AND EXPOSURE INFORMATION .
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:SKIN/EYES: IN THE EVENT THAT BATTERY RUPTURES, FLUSH WITH
COPIOUS QUANTITIES OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. GET IMMEDIATE
MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR EYES. WASH SKIN WITH SOAP AND WATER.
INGESTION: INGES TION CAN BE HARMFUL. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING (NOR
GIVE FOOD OR DRINK). SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. CALL THE
NATIONAL BATTERY INGESTION HOTLINE (202-625-3333) COLLECT, DAY OR
NIGHT, (SUP DAT)

Extinguishing Media:IN BULK STORAGE AREAS, USE FOAM OR DRY POWDER.
WATER MAY CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHORTS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
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 EVENT OF BATTERY RUPTURE, COLLECT ALL
RELEASED MATL IN PLASTIC BAG FOR WASTE DISP. REPORT ALL SPILLS
I/A/W STATE & LOC REGS. INDIVIDUAL CELLS DO NOT CONTAIN REPORTABLE
QTYS OF ANY SUBSTANCE ON SARA /CERCLA LISTS. EXEMPT UNLESS OVER
(SUP DAT)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A DRY PLACE. STORING
UNPACKAGED CELLS TOGETHER COULD RESULT IN CELL SHORTING AND HEAT
BUILD-UP. DO NOT RECHARGE.
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:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE
FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYEWASH & DELUGE SHOWER MEETING
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
TRADE NAME/PART #: (AN ARTICLE OF COMMERCE). FIRST AID PROC: FOR ADVICE
AND FOLLOW-UP. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING
(GIVE OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION) . SPILL PROC: 10 00000 LBS
OF BATTERIES ARE KNOWN TO HAVE BEEN SOMEHOW OPENED TO THE
ENVIRONMENT.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CAN BE LANDFILLED IF ALL OTHER FEDERAL, STATE,
AND LOCAL REGULATIONS ARE COMPLIED WITH.

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