=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:CLASSIC SUPER HEAVY DUTY INDUSTRIAL
NIIN:00N083666
MSDS Number: CGRCH
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:EVEREADY BATTERY CO INC
Address:25225 DETROIT RD
City:WESTLAKE
State:OH
ZIP:44145
Country:US
Info Phone Num:216-835-7368
Emergency Phone Num:216-835-7368
CAGE:66571
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:EVEREADY BATTERY CO INC
Address:25225 DETROIT ROAD
Box:City:WESTLAKE
State:OH
ZIP:44145
Country:US
Phone:440-835-7368
CAGE:66571

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:CARBON BLACK; (ACETYLENE BLACK)
CAS:1333-86-4
RTECS #:FF5800000
Fraction by Wt: 3-7%
OSHA PEL:3.5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:3.5 MG/M3

Name:AMMONIUM CHLORIDE (CERCLA)
CAS:12125-02-9
RTECS #:BP4550000
Fraction by Wt: 0-10%
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 FUME
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Name:MANGANESE DIOXIDE
CAS:1313-13-9
RTECS #:OP0350000
Fraction by Wt: 15-31%
OSHA PEL:5 MG MN/M3 CEILING
ACGIH TLV:5 MG MN/M3

Name:ZINC (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7440-66-6
RTECS #:ZG8600000
Fraction by Wt: 7-42%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 (MFR)
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 (MFR)
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Name:ZINC CHLORIDE (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7646-85-7
RTECS #:ZH1400000
Fraction by Wt: 2-10%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3/2 STEL(FUME)
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Name:OTHER PREC: BATTERIES IN DEVICES. IF SOLDERING/WELDING TO
    BATTERY IS REQUIRED, CONSULT YOUR MFR REPRESENTATIVE (ING 7)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Name:ING 6: FOR PROPER PREC TO PVNT SEAL DMG/SHORT CIRCUIT.
    CHARGING: THIS BATTERY IS MANUFACTURED IN CHARGED STATE. (ING 8)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Name:ING 7: IT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR RECHARGING. RECHARGING CAN
    CAUSE BATTERY LEAKAGE/IN SOME CASES, HIGH PRESS RUPTURE.(ING 9)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Name:ING 8: INADVERTENT CHARGING CAN OCCUR IF BATTERY IS
    INSTALLED BACKWARDS. LABELING: IF MFR LABEL/PACKAGE WARNINGS(ING
    10)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Name:ING 9: ARE NOT VISIBLE, IT IS IMPORTANT TO PROVIDE PACKAGE
    &/OR DEVICE LABEL STATING: WARNING: DO NOT DISP OF (ING 11)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Name:ING 10: IN FIRE, RECHARGE, PUT IN BACKWARDS, MIX W/USED OR
    OTHER BATTERY TYPES-MAY EXPLODE/LEAK & CAUSE PERS (ING 12)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Name:ING 11: INJURY. WHERE ACCIDENTAL INGEST OF SML BATTERIES IS
    POSS, LABEL SHOULD STATE: WARNING: (1) KEEP AWAY (ING 13)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Name:ING 12: FROM SML CHILDREN. IF SWALLOWED, PROMPTLY SEE MD.
    HAVE MD PHONE (202) 625-3333 COLLECT. (2) DO NOT (ING 14)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Name:ING 13: DISP OF IN FIRE, RECHARGE, PUT IN BACKWARDS, MIX
    W/USED OR OTHER BATTERY TYPES-MAY EXPLODE/LEAK & (ING 15)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Name:ING 14: CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:YES	 OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INGEST: CAN BE HARMFUL.
    CONTENTS OF OPEN BATTERY CAN CAUSE SERIOUS CHEM BURNS OF MOUTH,
    ESOPHAGUS, & GI TRACT. INHAL: CONTENTS OF OPEN BATTERY CAN CAUSE
    RESP IRRIT. SKIN: CONTENTS OF OPEN BATTE RY CAN CAUSE IRRIT &/OR
    CHEM BURNS. EYES: CONTENTS OF OPEN BATTERY CAN CAUSE SEV IRRIT &
    CHEM BURNS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CARBON BLACK: IARC MONOGRAPHS, VOLUME
    65, PAGE 149, 1996: GROUP 2B. ANIMAL: LUNG.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

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. S KIN: REMOVE CONTAM CLTHG & WASH SKIN W/SOAP & WATER. IF
    CHEM BURNS OCCURS/IRRIT PERSISTS, SEEK MED ATTN. EYES: IMMED FLUSH
    THORO W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN, LIFTING UPPER & LOWER LIDS, (SUP
    DAT)

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:IT IS PERMISSIBLE TO USE ANY CLASS OF EXTINGUISHING
    MEDIUM ON THESE BATTERIES OR THEIR PACKAGING MATERIAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT . COOL EXTERIOR OF BATTERIES IF EXPOSED TO FIRE TO
    PREVENT RUPTURE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:IF POTTING/SCALING BATTERY IN
    AIRTIGHT/WATERTIGHT CONTR IS REQUIRED, CONSULT YOUR MFR
    REPRESENTATIVE FOR PREC SUGGESTIONS. BATTERIES NORM EVOLVE HYDROGEN
    WHICH, WHEN COMBINED W/OXYGEN FROM AIR, CAN PR DCE COMBUST/EXPLO
    MIXT UNLESS VENTED. (SUP DAT)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:ACCIDENTAL SHORT CIRCUIT FOR A FEW
    SECONDS WILL NOT SERIOUSLY AFFECT BATTERY.
Other Precautions:PRLNG SHORT CIRCUITS WILL CAUSE BATTERY TO LOSE
    ENERGY, & CAN CAUSE SFTY RELEASE VENT TO OPEN. SOURCES OF SHORT
    CIRCUITS INCL JUMBLED BATTERIES IN BULK CONTRS, METAL JEWELRY,
    METAL COVERED TABLES/META L BELTS USED FOR ASSEMBLY OF (ING 6)

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NOT NECCESARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. USE NIOSH
    APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR NATURAL RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYEWASH AND DELUGE SHOWER MEETING
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID PROC: UNTIL NO EVIDENCE OF CHEM REMAINS. SEEK MED ATTN. SPILL
    PROC: IF SUCH MIXT IS PRESENT, SHORT CIRCUITS, HIGH TEMP/STATIC
    SPKS CAN CAUSE IGNIT. DO NOT OBSTRUCT SFTY RELEASE VENTS ON BATT
    ERIES. ENCAPSULATION (POTTING) OF BATTERIES WILL NOT ALLOW CELL
    VENTING & CAN CAUSE HIGH PRESSURE RUPTURE.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Appearance and Odor:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

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.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL,
    STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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