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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
IDENTITY DATE PREPARED
Carbon Zinc Cathode Mix 鈥? Battery Kit June 2007
SYNONYMS, CHEMICAL NAMES, COMMON NAMES CAS REGISTRY NO.
Carbon Zinc Cathode Mix 鈥? Battery Kit Mixture
MANUFACTURER'S NAME EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER
Energizer Battery Manufacturing, Inc. CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR INFORMATION
1359 Columbia Rd. 800-383-7323
Westlake, Ohio 44145
SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV %/wt.
5 mg/m3 CEILING 0.2 mg/m3 TWA
Manganese Dioxide 50-56 %
(CAS# 1313-13-9) (as Mn) (as Mn)
3.5 mg/m3 TWA 3.5 mg/m3 TWA
Acetylene Black 7-9 %
(CAS# 1333-86-4) (as carbon black) (as carbon black)
5 mg/m3 TWA (fume) 2 mg/m3 TWA (respirable
Zinc Oxide 0.1-0.3 %
15 mg/m3 TWA (total dust)
(CAS# 1314-13-2) fraction)
5 mg/m3 TWA (respirable fraction) 10 mg/m3 STEL
(respirable fraction)
1 mg/m3 TWA (fume) 1 mg/m3 TWA (fume)
Zinc Chloride 6-9 %
2 mg/m3 STEL (fume)
(CAS# 7646-85-7)
Remaining components, if any, are not hazardous or hazardous components are present at less than 1%
(0.1% for carcinogens).
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Black powder with no odor.
Oxidizer.
May cause irritation to the skin, eyes, and/or respiratory tract.
Repeated or prolonged inhalation may cause lung
and/or CNS damage.
SECTION 3 -HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
PRIMARY ROUTE(s) OF EXPOSURE:
Inhalation; skin; eyes; ingestion.
IRRITATION DATA:
Contact may be irritating to the skin and eyes. Inhalation of dusts may be irritating to the upper respiratory tract.
INHALATION:
ACUTE: May cause irritation to the eyes, nose, and lungs. May increase the incidence of upper respiratory infections. Breathing
large amounts of dust or fume can result in 鈥渕etal fume fever鈥?, characterized by fever, chills, nausea and vomiting,
muscular aches, and weakness. Inhalation of fumes from overheating of polytetrafluoroethylene may cause polymer fume
fever. Symptoms of this flu-like illness include fever, chills, and cough and last approximately 24 hours.
CHRONIC: Prolonged inhalation of manganese may cause primary inflammatory reaction in the lung, similar to pneumonia, without
the presence of pathogenic bacteria. Prolonged overexposure to manganese may impair the central nervous system.
Early symptoms include sluggishness, sleepiness, and weakness in the legs. Advanced cases have shown fixed facial
expression, emotional disturbance, spastic gait, and falling.
The information and recommendations set forth herein are made in good faith and are believed to be accurate
as of the date of preparation. Energizer Battery Manufacturing Co., Inc. makes no warranty,
either express or implied, with respect to this information and disclaims all liability from reliance on it.
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SKIN CONTACT:
ACUTE: May cause irritation with redness and itching.
CHRONIC: Prolonged exposure may cause dermatitis.
EYE CONTACT:
ACUTE: May cause severe irritation or corrosion to eye tissue.
CHRONIC: May cause conjunctivitis. Components may cause poor pupil reaction to light, retinal damage, and blindness.
INGESTION:
ACUTE: May cause irritation, abdominal pain, and nausea. Inorganic manganese salts may produce hypoglycemia and decreased
blood calcium levels. Ingested material is slowly and incompletely absorbed into body tissue.
CHRONIC: Repeated ingestion may cause lethargy and edema.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE
Breathing dusts or fumes may aggravate asthma and inflammatory or fibrotic pulmonary disease. Persons with a history of skin, eye, respiratory, or
central nervous system disease may be at increased risk from exposure. Iron deficiency may increase susceptibility to manganese poisoning.
SECTION 4 - EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
INHALATION: Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen. Get medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT: Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash affected area with soap and water until no evidence of the
chemical remains. Wash clothing before reuse. Get medical attention if irritation develops.
EYE CONTACT: Flush thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids, until no evidence of
the chemical remains. Get medical attention if irritation develops.
INGESTION: Treat symptomatically and supportively. Get medical attention.
SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT FLAMMABLE LIMITS LEL UEL
Not flammable Not applicable Not applicable
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not applicable
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Not flammable. However if involved in a fire, use media appropriate for surrounding fire.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
Fire fighters should wear full protective NIOSH approved self-contained breathing apparatus.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Moderate fire hazard by chemical reaction. Manganese dioxide is an oxidizer and may contribute to the intensity of the surrounding fire.
SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Wear suitable protective equipment. Keep easily oxidizable materials away from spill. Carefully place spilled material into a clean, dry
container and cover. Reclaim or place in suitable container for disposal.
SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
Wear suitable protective equipment. Avoid breathing dust. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep containers closed when not in use. Store in a
cool, dry place, away from combustibiles.
SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION : Where airborne concentrations may exceed guidelines for permissible air concentrations, choose a
respirator in accordance with OSHA Respirator Standard 29 CFR 1910.134.
VENTILATION: Use local or general dilution ventilation to maintain exposure below the exposure limits.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Recommended, but not required. Choose appropriate gloves in accordance with OSHA Subpart 1 Personal Protective
Equipment Standard 29 CFR 1910.138.
The information and recommendations set forth herein are made in good faith and are believed to be accurate
as of the date of preparation. Energizer Battery Manufacturing Co., Inc. makes no warranty,
either express or implied, with respect to this information and disclaims all liability from reliance on it.
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EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses with side shields or choose in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133.
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT: Appropriate protective clothing to minimize repeated or prolonged skin contact with
this substance.
SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
BOILING POINT Not applicable SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O = 1) 3-4
VAPOR DENSITY (Air = 1) Not applicable MELTING POINT Not applicable
VAPOR PRESSURE Not applicable EVAPORATION RATE Not applicable
(mm Hg) (Butyl Acetate = 1)
SOLUBILITY IN WATER 35-43% pH 4.7-6.0
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Black powder with no odor.
SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY Unstable Conditions to Avoid
Avoid heating to decomposition (995鈼? F)
Stable X
INCOMPATIBILITY (Materials to Avoid)
Organic materials, combustible materials, chlorates, aluminum powder, sulfur, or other oxidizable materials. May be incompatible with
acids and bases.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Thermal decomposition may release toxic and/or hazardous oxides of manganese. Loss of oxygen occurs at 995鈼? F.
HAZARDOUS May Occur Conditions to Avoid
POLYMERIZATION Will Not Occur X Not applicable.
SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Oral LD50 (rat): >3478 mg/kg Manganese Dioxide
Oral LD50 (rat): >15400 mg/kg Acetylene black
Dermal LD50 (rabbit): >3g/kg Aceylene black
Oral LD50 (rat): 350 mg/kg Zinc chloride
Inhalation LCLO (rat): 1960 mg/m3/10M Zinc Chloride
Reproductive data (RTECS): Manganese dioxide, Zinc chloride, Zinc oxide
Mutagen data (RTECS): Acetylene black, Zinc chloride, Zinc oxide
Tumorigenic data (RTECS): Acetylene black, Zinc chloride
Carcinogenicity: Acetylene black has been classified by IARC as possibly carcinogenic (IARC2B).
ADDITIONAL TOXICOLOGY DATA:
A 1985 study, 鈥淔ertility of Male Workers Exposed to Mercury Vapor or to Manganese Dust: A Questionaire Study,鈥? by Robert Lauwerys, MD,
MIH, Dsc, Harry Roels, PhD, Pierre Genet, MD, MIH, Guy Toussaint, MD, Andre Boukaert, MD, and Serge DeCooman, MD, suggests that
exposure to manganese dust may result in decreased male fertility. This study has not yet been confirmed.
SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Not available.
SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Recycling or reclamation should be
considered. Waste is not regulated by Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) as a hazardous waste.
SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
The information and recommendations set forth herein are made in good faith and are believed to be accurate
as of the date of preparation. Energizer Battery Manufacturing Co., Inc. makes no warranty,
either express or implied, with respect to this information and disclaims all liability from reliance on it.
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PROPER SHIPPING NAME DOT CLASSIFICATION DOT UN/NA
Not regulated Not applicable Not applicable
SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
OSHA: This material is classified as hazardous under OSHA regulations.
TSCA: All components are listed on the TSCA 8(b) inventory.
SARA Title III -
Toxic Chemicals List 40 CFR 372.65:
Manganese dioxide CAS# 1313-13-9 50-56%
Zinc Chloride CAS# 7646-85-7 6-9%
Section 311/312 Hazard Categories:
Acute: Yes Chronic: Yes Fire: No Reactive: No Sudden Release of Pressure: No
RCRA Hazardous Waste Codes 40 CFR 261.24, 261.33:
None.
SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
None.
The information and recommendations set forth herein are made in good faith and are believed to be accurate
as of the date of preparation. Energizer Battery Manufacturing Co., Inc. makes no warranty,
either express or implied, with respect to this information and disclaims all liability from reliance on it.
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