Product ID:EVEREADY BATTERY
MSDS Date:08/11/1995
FSC:6140
NIIN:00N060509
MSDS Number: CCWNB

EVEREADY BATTERY CO INC

25225 DETROIT RD
WESTLAKE, OH 44145
US

Emergency Phone: 216-835-7368

Info Phone: 216-835-7368

Cage: 66571

EVEREADY BATTERY CO INC

WESTLAKE, OH 44145 US

Telephone: 440-835-7368

Cage: 66571

GRAPHITE

CAS: 7782-42-5

RTECS: MD9659600

Fraction By Weight: 2-6%

OSHA PEL 15 MPPCF

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 RDUST

MANGANESE DIOXIDE

CAS: 1313-13-9

RTECS: OP0350000

Fraction By Weight: 30-45%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3, C (MN)

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 (MN)

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 4-8%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3, C

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3, C

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

ZINC (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

Fraction By Weight: 12-25%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 (MFR)

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 (MFR)

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

METAL BELTS USED FOR ASSEMBLY OF BATTERIES INTO

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

YOUR MFR REPRESENTATIVE FOR PROPER PRECAUTIONS TO

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

MIXT UNLESS VENTED. IF SUCH MIXT IS PRESENT,

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

NOT OBSTRUCT SFTY RELS VENTS ON BATTERIES.

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

THIS BATTERY

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

RECHARGING. RECHARGING CAN CAUSE BATTERY LEAKAGE OR,

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

CHARGING CAN OCCUR IF BATTERY IS INSTALLED

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

IT IS IMPORTANT TO PROVIDE PACKAGE &/OR DEVICE LBL

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

IN BACKWARDS, MIX W/USED OR OTHER BATTERY TYPES -

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

ACCIDENTAL INGEST OF SM BATTERIES IS POSS, LBL

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

SWALLOWED, PROMPTLY SEE MD; HAVE MD PHONE

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

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:BATTERY SHOULD NOT BE OPENED/BURNED.
EXPOS TO INGS CNTND W/IN OR THEIR COMBUST PRODS COULD BE HARMFUL.
UNDER NORMAL CNDTNS OF USE, BATTERY IS HERMETICALLY SEALED.
INGEST:SWALLOWING BATTERY CAN BE HARM FUL. CONTENTS OF OPEN BATTERY
CAN CAUSESERIOUS CHEM BURNS OF MOUTH, ESOPHAGUS & GI TRACT. INHAL:
(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:CONTENTS OF OPEN BATTERY CAN CAUSE
RESP IRRIT. SKIN CONT:CONTENTS OF OPEN BATTERY CAN CAUSE IRRIT &/OR
CHEM BURNS. EYE CONT:CONTENTS OF OPEN BATTERY CAN CAUSE SEV IRRIT &
CHEM BURNS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT/GIVE FOOD/DRINK. SEEK MED ATTN
IMMED. CALL NATL BATTERY INGEST HOTLINE FOR ADVICE & FOLLOW-UP
(202-625-3333) COLLECT, DAY/NIGHT. INHAL:PROVIDE FRESH AIR & SEEK
MED ATTN. SKI N:REMOVE CONTAM CLTHG & WASH SKIN W/SOAP & WATER. IF
CHEM BURN OCCURS/IF IRRIT PERSISTS, SEEK MED ATTN. EYES:IMMED FLUSH
THORO W/WATER FOR AT LST 15 MINS, LIFTING UPPER & LOWER LIDS UNTIL
NO (SUPDAT)

Extinguishing Media:IN CASE OF FIRE, IT IS PERMISSIBLE TO USE ANY CLASS
OF EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM ON THESE BATTERIES/THEIR PACKING MATL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT . COOL EXTERIOR OF BATTERIES IF EXPOSED TO FIRE TO
PREVENT RUPTURE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Spill Release Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, WELL VENTED AREA.
ELEVATED TEMPS CAN RSLT IN SHORTENED BATTERY LIFE. ACCIDENTAL SHORT
CIRCUIT FOR FEW SECS WILL NOT SERIOUSLY (SUPDAT)
Other Precautions:MECH CONTAINMENT:IF POTTING/SEALING BATTERY IN
AIRTIGHT/WATERTIGHT CNTNR IS REQD, CONSULT YOUR MFR REPRESENTATIVE
FOR PREC SUGGESTIONS. BATTERIES NORMALLY EVOLVE HYDROGEN WHICH,
WHEN COMBINED W/OXYG F ROM AIR, CAN PRDCE COMBUST/EXPLO (ING 7)

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN . NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Ventilation:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE/NATURAL RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS(SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID PROC:EVID OF CHEM REMAINS. SEEK MED ATTN. EYE PROT:& FULL
LGTH FCSHLD . HNDLG/STOR PREC:AFFECT BATTERY. PRLNG SHORT CIRCUIT
WILL CAUSE BATTERY TO LOSE ENERGY & CAN CAUSE SFTY RELS VENT TO
OPEN. SOURCES OF SHORT CIRCUITS INCL JUMBLED BATTERIES IN BULK
CNTNRS, METAL JEWELRY, METAL COVERED TABLES/ (ING 5)

Appearance and Odor:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF I/A/W ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE &
LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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