RAYOVAC CORP -- ALKALINE BATTERIES  -- 6135-00-935-5301
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ALKALINE BATTERIES
MSDS Date:06/01/1990
FSC:6135
NIIN:00-935-5301
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:RAYOVAC CORP
Address:601 RAYOVAC DRIVE
Box:4960
City:MADISON
State:WI
ZIP:53711-0960
Country:US
Info Phone Num:608-275-4856 608-275-4824
Emergency Phone Num:608-275-4856 608-275-4824
Preparer's Name:MARSHEL BEASON, JR.
CAGE:77542
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:RAYOVAC CORP
Address:601 RAYOVAC DRIVE
Box:City:MADISON
State:WI
ZIP:53711
Country:US
Phone:608-275-4735/800-255-3924
CAGE:77542

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

Ingred Name:MANGANESE DIOXIDE
CAS:1313-13-9
RTECS #:OP0350000
Fraction by Wt: 32-38%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:5 MG MN/M3 CEILING
ACGIH TLV:5 MG MN/M3

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: 5-9%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:C, 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:MERCURY  (SARA III)
CAS:7439-97-6
RTECS #:OV4550000
Fraction by Wt: <1.0%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:S, C, 0.1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:S, 0.05 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:CARBON BLACK
CAS:1333-86-4
RTECS #:FF5800000
Fraction by Wt: 3-5%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:3.5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:3.5 MG/M3; 9192

Ingred Name:ZINC  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-66-6
RTECS #:ZG8600000
Fraction by Wt: 11-16%
Other REC Limits:124.0 MG/M3 MANUFACT
OSHA PEL:10 MG ZNO/M3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG ZNO/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NONE, UNLESS BATTERY RUPTURES. IF
    CELLS RUPTURE, MAY CAUSE CORROSIVE BURNS TO EYES AND/OR SKIN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE COMPONENTS OF THIS PRODUCT
    SHOW EVIDENCE OF CARCINOGENICITY.
Effects of Overexposure:IF BATTERY CELL RUPTURES, OVEREXPOSURE TO
    CONTENTS MAY CAUSE REDNESS AND BURNS ON SKIN/EYES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED.

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

First Aid:IN THE EVENT THAT BATTERY RUPTURES, FLUSH WITH COPIOUS
    QUANTITIES OF WATER. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR EYES. WASH
    SKIN WITH SOAP AND WATER.

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

Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:UNKNON
Extinguishing Media:IN BULK STORAGE AREAS, USE FOAM OR DRY POWDER.
    WATER MAY CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHORTS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IN BULK STORAGE AREAS, WEAR SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS TO AVOID INHALATION OF HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION
    PRODUCTS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:BATTERY CELLS MAY RUPTURE WHEN EXPOSED TO
    EXCESSIVE HEAT; THIS COULD RESULT IN THE RELEASE OF CORROSIVE
    MATERIALS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:IN THE EVENT OF BATTERY RUPTURE, COLLECT ALL
    RELEASED MATERIAL IN PLASTIC BAG FOR WASTE DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A DRY PLACE. DO NOT RECHARGE.
    DO NOT STORE UNPACKAGED CELLS TOGETHER SO CONTACTS CAN TOUCH. THIS
    COULD RESULT IN SHORTING AND HEAT BUILD-UP.
Other Precautions:DO NOT PACK, STORE, OR SHIP USED BATTERIES IN TIGHTLY
    SEALED CONTAINERS. THE SLOW EVOLUTION OF HYDROGEN GAS FROM USED
    BATTERIES MAY PRODUCE CONTAINER OVER-PRESSURE OR EXPLOSIVE
    CONDITIONS.

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

Respiratory Protection:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Ventilation:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Protective Gloves:NOT REQUIRED UNLESS CELL RUPTURES.
Eye Protection:NOT REQUIRED UNLESS CELL RUPTURES.
Other Protective Equipment:NOT REQUIRED UNLESS CELL RUPTURES.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DO NOT RECHARGE. DO NOT DAMAGE BATTERY CELLS. THIS IS A FORMULATION
    CHANGE.

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

HCC:B3
Appearance and Odor:BATTERY IN SEALED CELL. NO ODOR UNDER NORMAL
    CONDITIONS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID ELECTRICAL SHORTING.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MOLTEN AND BURNING FUMES, ASPHALT
    FUMES.

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

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

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