Product ID:EVEREADY BATTERY,ENERGIZER, INDUSTRIAL ZMA; HERCULES
MSDS Date:09/08/1998
FSC:6135
NIIN:00-935-2589
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKLQH

EVEREADY BATTERY CO INC

25225 DETROIT ROAD
WESTLAKE, OH 44145
US

Emergency Phone: 440-835-7368

Info Phone: 440-835-7368

Cage: 66571

EVEREADY BATTERY CO INC

WESTLAKE, OH 44145 US

Telephone: 440-835-7368

Cage: 66571

GRAPHITE

CAS: 7782-42-5

RTECS: MD9659600

OSHA PEL see Table Z-3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3

MANGANESE DIOXIDE

CAS: 1313-13-9

RTECS: OP0350000

OSHA PEL C5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.2 MG/M3,TWA

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

ACGIH TLV: C2 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

ZINC

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 T DUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 INHALABLE

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE, THE
BATTERY IS HERMETICALLY SEALED. INGESTION: SWALLOWING A BATTERY CAN
BE HARMFUL. CONTENTS OF AN OPEN BATTERY CAN CAUSE SERIOUS CHEMICAL
BURNS OF MOUTH, ESOPHAGUS, AN D GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. INHALATION:
CONTENTS OF AN OPEN BATTERY CAN CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. SKIN
CONTACT: CONTENTS OF AN OPEN BATTERY CAN CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION
AND/OR CHEMICAL BURNS. EYE CONTA CT: CONTENTS OF AN OPEN BATTERY
CAN CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION AND CHEMICAL BURNS.
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION: CONTENTS OF AN OPEN BATTERY CAN
CAUSE SERIOUS CHEMICAL BURNS OF MOUTH, ESOPHAGUS AND
GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. INHALATION: CONTENTS OF AN OPEN BATTERY CAN
CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. SKIN: CONTENTS OF AN OPEN BATTERY
CAN CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION AND CHEMICAL BURNS. EYES: CONTENTS OF AN
OPEN BATTERY CAN CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION AND CHEMICAL BURNS.

First Aid:SKIN CONTACT: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND WASH SKIN
WITH SOAP AND WATER. IF A CHEMICAL BURN OCCURS OR IF IRRITATION
PERSISTS, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYE CONTACT: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
EYES THOROUGH LY WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES LIFTING UPPER
AND LOWER LIDS, UNTIL NO EVIDENCE OF THE CHEMICAL REMAINS. SEEK
MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION: PROVIDE FRESH AIR AND SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION. IF BAT TERY OR OPEN BATTERY IS INGESTED, DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING OR GIVE FOOD OR DRINK. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
CALL NATIONAL BATTERY INGESTION HOTLINE FOR ADVICE AND FOLLOW-UP
(202-625-3333) COLL ECT, DAY OR NIGHT.

Extinguishing Media:IT IS PERMISSIBLE TO USE ANY CLASS OF EXTINGUISHING
MEDIUM ON THESE BATTERIES OR THEIR PACKING MATERIAL. COOL EXTERIOR
OF BATTERIES IF EXPOSED TO FIRE TO PREVENT RUPTURE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL EXTERIOR OF BATTERIES IF EXPOSED TO FIRE
TO PREVENT RUPTURE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, WELL VENTILATED AREA.
ELEVATED TEMPERATURES CAN RESULT IN SHORTENED BATTERY LIFE.
ACCIDENTAL SHORT CIRCUIT FOR A FEW SECONDS WILL NOT SERIOUSLY
AFFECT THE BATTERY. PROLONGED SHORT CIR CUIT WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY
TO LOSE ENERGY AND CAN CAUSE THE SAFETY RELEASE VENT TO OPEN.
Other Precautions:DO NOT OBSTRUCT BATTERIES SAFETY VENTS. ENCAPSULATION
(POTTING) OF BATTERIES WILL NOT ALLOW CELL VENTING AND CAN CAUSE
HIGH PRESSURE RUPTURE. BATTERY IS MANUFACTURED IN CHARGED STATE AND
NOT DESIGNED FOR RECHARGING. RECHARGING CAN CAUSE BATTERY LEAKAGE
OR RUPTURE. INADVERTENT CHARGING CAN OCCUR IF I NSTALLED BACKWARDS.

Respiratory Protection:BATTERY IS HERMETICALLY SEALED. RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION IS NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE. IN CASE
OF FIRE, FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS.
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 WITH SIDE SHIELDS IF
HANDLING AN OPEN OR LEAKING BATTERY. USE NEOPRENE OR NATURAL RUBBER
GLOVES IF HANDLING AN OPEN OR LEAKING BATTERY.
Supplemental Safety and Health
KEEP AWAY FROM SMALL CHILDREN, DO NOT DISPOSE OF IN A FIRE, RECHARGE,
PUT IN BACKWARDS, MIX WITH USED OR OTHER BATTERY TYPES- MAY EXPLODE
OR LEAK AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.

HCC:Z7
Appearance and Odor:BATTERY

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. APPROPRIATE DISPOSAL
TECHNOLOGIES INCLUDE INCINERATION AND LANDFILLING.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Transport Information:THE TRANSPORTATION OF DRY CELL BATTERIES
MANUFACTURED OR SOLD BY EVEREADY BATTERY COMPANY IS NOT REGULATED
BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OR THE MAJOR INTERNATIONAL
REGULATORY BODIES.

SARA Title III Information:AS AN ARTICLE, THIS BATTERY AND ITS
CONTENTS ARE NOT SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE EMERGENCY
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT.