Product ID:EVEREADY BATTERY LITH-MANG-DIOXIDE
MSDS Date:01/08/1998
FSC:6135
NIIN:01-434-1790
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CHWBZ

EVEREADY BATTERY COMPANY, INC.

CHECKERBOARD SQUARE
ST LOUIS, MO 63164
US

Emergency Phone: 314-982-2000

Info Phone: 314-982-2000/216-835-7368

Cage: 83740

EVEREADY BATTERY CO INC

ST LOUIS, MO 63164 US

Telephone: 216-835-7368

Cage: 83740

CARBON BLACK

CAS: 1333-86-4

RTECS: FF5800000

Fraction By Weight: 0-1%

OSHA PEL 3.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 3.5 MG/M3; 9596

DIMETHOXYETHANE

CAS: 110-71-4

RTECS: KI1451000

Fraction By Weight: 0-6%

1,3-DIOXOLANE

CAS: 646-06-0

RTECS: JH6760000

Fraction By Weight: 0-8%

GRAPHITE, NATURAL

CAS: 7782-42-5

RTECS: MD9659600

Fraction By Weight: 0-3%

OSHA PEL 15 MPPCF; Z-3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 RDUST; 9596

LITHIUM METAL

CAS: 7439-93-2

RTECS: OJ5540000

Fraction By Weight: 1-6%

LITHIUM PERCHLORATE

CAS: 7791-03-9

Fraction By Weight: 0-3%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:PRODUCT'S LD50 (ORAL RAT) WAS NOT STATED
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS THE BATTERY IS
HERMETICALLY SEALED. SWALLOWING BATTERY CAN BE HARMFUL. CONTENTS OF
OPEN BATTERY CAN CAUSE BURNS, RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, MAY BE
ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:MANUFACTURER GAVE NO INFORMATION ABOUT
CARCINOGENICITY. HMIS FOUND NO LISTING & DOES NOT EXPECT IT TO BE
CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:EXPOSURE TO INTERNAL BATTERY-EYE:BURNS,
IRRITATION. SKIN:BURNS, IRRITATION, ABSORPTION OF TOXIC AMOUNTS.
INHALATION:RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. INGESTED:G/I BURNS, IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS.

First Aid:IF IRRITATION PERSISTS OR IS SEVERE, GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
ATTENTION. INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING NOR GIVE FOOD OR DRINK.
SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. CALL NATIONAL BATTERY INGESTION
HOTLI NE FOR ADVICE & FOLLOW-UP (202-625-3333) COLLECT, DAY OR
NIGHT. INHALATION:PROVIDE FRESH AIR. SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING & WASH SKIN W/SOAP & WATER. EYE:FLUSH THOROUGHLY W/WATER
FOR 15 MIN.

Extinguishing Media:APPLY METL-X, SAND, DRY GROUND, DOLOMITE, OR SODA
ASH, OR FLOOD THE AREA WITH WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS. BURNING LITHIUM-MANGANESE DIOXIDE BATTERIES
PRODUCE TOXIC & CORROSIVE LITHIUM HYDROXIDE FUME.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IN CASE OF FIRE W/LITHIUM BATTERIES
PRESENT, FLOOD AREA W/WATER. IF BATTERIES ARE BURNING, WATER MAY
NOT EXTINGUISH THEM BUT WILL CONTROL SPREAD OF THE FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS.
Neutralizing Agent:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, WELL VENTILATED AREA.
ELEVATED TEMPERATURES CAN RESULT IN SHORTENED BATTERY LIFE. AVOID
ACCIDENTAL OR INADVERTENT SHORT CIRCUITS.
Other Precautions:BATTERY IS MANUFACTURED CHARGED & IS NOT DESIGNED FOR
RECHARGING. RECHARGING CAN CAUSE LEAKAGE &/OR HIGH PRESSURE
RUPTURE. INADVERTANT CHARGING CAN OCCUR IF BATTERY IS INSTALLED
BACKWARDS. DO NOT OBST RUCT SAFETY RELEASE VENTS ON BATTERY.

Respiratory Protection:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Ventilation:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Protective Gloves:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Eye Protection:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS AND
NEOPRENE OR RUBBER GLOVES IF HANDLING OPEN OR LEAKING BATTERY.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD CHEMICAL HYGIENE PRACTICES. AVOID
CONTACT IF AT ALL POSSIBLE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
IF SOLDERING OR WELDING IS REQUIRED, CONSULT EVEREADY REPRESENTATIVE
FOR PROPER PRECAUTRIONS TO PREVENT SEAL DAMAGE OR SHORT CIRCUIT. IF
POTTING OR SEALING IS REQUIRED CONTACT EVEREADY REPRESENTATIVE FOR
PROPER PRECAUTIONS. HYDROGEN IS EVOLVED & IF MIXED W/ OXYGEN IN
AIR, MAY PRODUCT AN EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE.

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Appearance and Odor:MFR GAVE NO PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL INFORMATION ON MSDS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN LANDFILL OR APPROPRIATE INCINERATION
FACILITY I/A/W ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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