EVEREADY BATTERY CO INC -- EVEREADY BATTERY -- 6140-00N060509 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:EVEREADY BATTERY
MSDS Date:08/11/1995
FSC:6140
NIIN:00N060509
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name: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 Name: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  =============

Ingred Name:GRAPHITE
CAS:7782-42-5
RTECS #:MD9659600
Fraction by Wt: 2-6%
OSHA PEL:15 MPPCF
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3 RDUST

Ingred Name:MANGANESE DIOXIDE
CAS:1313-13-9
RTECS #:OP0350000
Fraction by Wt: 30-45%
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3, C (MN)
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 (MN)

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: 4-8%
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3, C
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3, C
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:ZINC (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7440-66-6
RTECS #:ZG8600000
Fraction by Wt: 12-25%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 (MFR)
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 (MFR)
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:SUPDAT:METAL BELTS USED FOR ASSEMBLY OF BATTERIES INTO
    DEVICES. IF SOLDERING/WELDING TO BATTERY IS REQD, CONSULT (ING 6)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 5:YOUR MFR REPRESENTATIVE FOR PROPER PRECAUTIONS TO
    PREVENT SEAL DAMAGE OR SHORT CIRCUIT.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:OTHER PREC:MIXT UNLESS VENTED. IF SUCH MIXT IS PRESENT,
    SHORT CIRCUITS, HIGH TEMP/STATIC SPKS CAN CAUSE IGNIT. DO(ING 8)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 7:NOT OBSTRUCT SFTY RELS VENTS ON BATTERIES.
    ENCAPSULATION (POTTING) OF BATTERIES WILL NOT ALLOW CELL
    VENTING(ING 9)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 8:& CAN CAUSE HIGH PRESS RUPTURE. CHARGING:THIS BATTERY
    IS MFRD IN CHARGED STATE. IT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR (ING 10)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 9:RECHARGING. RECHARGING CAN CAUSE BATTERY LEAKAGE OR,
    IN SOME CASES, HIGH PRESS RUPTURE. INADVERTENT (ING 11)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 10:CHARGING CAN OCCUR IF BATTERY IS INSTALLED
    BACKWARDS. IF EVERREADY LBL/PACKAGE WARNINGS ARE NOT VISIBLE, (ING
    12)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 11:IT IS IMPORTANT TO PROVIDE PACKAGE &/OR DEVICE LBL
    STATING: WARNING:DO NOT DISP OF IN FIRE, RECHARGE, PUT(ING 13)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 12:IN BACKWARDS, MIX W/USED OR OTHER BATTERY TYPES -
    MAY EXPLODE/LEAK & CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY. WHERE (ING 14)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 13:ACCIDENTAL INGEST OF SM BATTERIES IS POSS, LBL
    SHOULD INCL: WARNING:KEEP AWAY FROM SMALL CHILDREN. IF (ING 15)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 14:SWALLOWED, PROMPTLY SEE MD; HAVE MD PHONE
    (202)625-3333 COLLECT.
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:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:BATTERY SHOULD NOT BE OPENED/BURNED.
    EXPOS TO INGS CNTND W/IN OR THEIR COMBUST PRODS COULD BE HARMFUL.
    UNDER NORMAL CNDTNS OF USE, BATTERY IS HERMETICALLY SEALED.
    INGEST:SWALLOWING BATTERY CAN BE HARM FUL. CONTENTS OF OPEN BATTERY
    CAN CAUSESERIOUS CHEM BURNS OF MOUTH, ESOPHAGUS & GI TRACT. INHAL:
    (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:CONTENTS OF OPEN BATTERY CAN CAUSE
    RESP IRRIT. SKIN CONT:CONTENTS OF OPEN BATTERY CAN CAUSE IRRIT &/OR
    CHEM BURNS. EYE CONT:CONTENTS OF OPEN BATTERY CAN CAUSE SEV IRRIT &
    CHEM BURNS.
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. SKI N:REMOVE CONTAM CLTHG & WASH SKIN W/SOAP & WATER. IF
    CHEM BURN OCCURS/IF IRRIT PERSISTS, SEEK MED ATTN. EYES:IMMED FLUSH
    THORO W/WATER FOR AT LST 15 MINS, LIFTING UPPER & LOWER LIDS UNTIL
    NO (SUPDAT)

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

Extinguishing Media:IN CASE OF FIRE, IT IS PERMISSIBLE TO USE ANY CLASS
    OF EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM ON THESE BATTERIES/THEIR PACKING MATL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & 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:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, WELL VENTED AREA.
    ELEVATED TEMPS CAN RSLT IN SHORTENED BATTERY LIFE. ACCIDENTAL SHORT
    CIRCUIT FOR FEW SECS WILL NOT SERIOUSLY (SUPDAT)
Other Precautions:MECH CONTAINMENT:IF POTTING/SEALING BATTERY IN
    AIRTIGHT/WATERTIGHT CNTNR IS REQD, CONSULT YOUR MFR REPRESENTATIVE
    FOR PREC SUGGESTIONS. BATTERIES NORMALLY EVOLVE HYDROGEN WHICH,
    WHEN COMBINED W/OXYG F ROM AIR, CAN PRDCE COMBUST/EXPLO (ING 7)

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN . NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Ventilation:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE/NATURAL RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS(SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID PROC:EVID OF CHEM REMAINS. SEEK MED ATTN. EYE PROT:& FULL
    LGTH FCSHLD . HNDLG/STOR PREC:AFFECT BATTERY. PRLNG SHORT CIRCUIT
    WILL CAUSE BATTERY TO LOSE ENERGY & CAN CAUSE SFTY RELS VENT  TO
    OPEN. SOURCES OF SHORT CIRCUITS INCL JUMBLED BATTERIES IN BULK
    CNTNRS, METAL JEWELRY, METAL COVERED TABLES/ (ING 5)

==================  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 OF I/A/W ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE &
    LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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