===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:EVEREADY BATTERY HEARWELL
NIIN:00F026652
MSDS Number: CHMLZ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:EVEREADY BATTERY CO INC
Address:25225 DETROIT RD
City:WESTLAKE
State:OH
ZIP:44145-2536
Country:US
Info Phone Num:203-794-7547/216-835-7368
Emergency Phone Num:203-794-7547/216-835-7368
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:GRAPHITE
CAS:7782-42-5
RTECS #:MD9659600
Fraction by Wt: 0-3%
Other REC Limits:2.5MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/CUM RESP IC
Name:MANGANESE DIOXIDE, MANGANESE PEROXIDE *98-1*
CAS:1313-13-9
RTECS #:OP0350000
Fraction by Wt: 0-20%
OSHA PEL:5 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/CUM
Name:MERCURY, QUICKSILVER (IARC GROUP 3) *98-1*
CAS:7439-97-6
RTECS #:OV4550000
Fraction by Wt: 0.3-1%
Other REC Limits:INORGANIC 0.1 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:0.01 MG/CUM (SKIN)
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB
Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, KOH
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: 0-7%
Other REC Limits:2 MG/CUM (CEILING)
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/CUM (CEILING)
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
Name:SILVER OXIDE
CAS:20667-12-3
RTECS #:VW4900000
Fraction by Wt: 10-35%
Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CAUSTIC SODA, LYE *98-1*
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Fraction by Wt: 0-7%
Other REC Limits:2MG/M3 CEILING NIOSH
OSHA PEL:2 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/CUM CEILING
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
Name:ZINC *98-1*
CAS:7440-66-6
RTECS #:ZG8600000
Fraction by Wt: 6-14%
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGESTION: CAN BE HARMFUL. OPENED
BATTERY CAN CAUSE SERIOUS CHEMICAL BURNS OF MOUTH, ESOPHAGUS &
GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO LIVER & KIDNEY & CNS
DISORDERS. INHALATION: RESPIRATORY IRR ITANT. SKIN:
IRRITATION/CHEMICAL BURNS/ABSORPTION. EYES: SEVERE
IRRITATION/CHEMICAL BURNS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:CHEMICAL BURNS, IRRITATION, ABDOMINAL PAIN,
VOMITING, DIARRHEA,
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING/GIVE FOOD/DRINK. INHALATION:
PROVIDE FRESH AIR. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER. IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
THOROUGHLY W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:USE ANY CLASS OF EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:COOL EXTERIOR OF BATTERIES IF EXPOSED TO FIRE
TO PREVENT RUPTURE. WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:BATTERY CONTAINS MERCURY WHICH PRODUCES
HIGHLY TOXIC MERCURY VAPORS UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, WELL VENTILATED AREA.
ELEVATED TEMPS CAN RESULT IN SHORTENED BATTERY LIFE. KEEP AWAY FROM
SMALL CHILDREN.
Other Precautions:DON'T OBSTRUCT SAFETY RELEASE VENTS ON BATTERIES.
ENCAPSULATION OF BATTERIES WILL NOT ALLOW CELL VENTING & CAN CAUSE
HIGH PRESSURE RUPTURE. RECHARGING CAN CAUSE BATTERY LEAKAGE.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Ventilation:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE/RUBBER FOR OPEN/LEAKING BATTERY
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PROLONGED SHORT CIRCUIT WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO LOSE ENERGY & CAN
CAUSE THE SAFETY RELEASE VENT TO OPEN. SOURCES OF SHORT CIRCUIT
INCLUDE JUMBLED BATTERIES IN BULK CONTAINERS, METAL JEWELRY, METAL
C OVERED TABLES/METAL BELTS USED FOR ASSEMBLY OF BATTERIES INTO
DEVICES.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:ELEVATED TEMPERATURES, FIRE, RECHARGING,
SHORT CIRCUITS, HIGH TEMPERATURES, STATIC SPARKS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN & OXYGEN FROM THE AIR, CAN
PRODUCE A COMBUSTIBLE/EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:DON'T DISPOSE OF IN FIRE/RECHARGE. MAY
EXPLODE/LEAK. DISPOSE OF IAW/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
RCRA AS A D009 (MERCURY) & D011 (SILVER) HAZARDOUS WASTE.
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