EVEREADY BATTERY CO INC -- ENERGIZER BATTERY, INDUSTRIAL ZMA -- 6135-01-382-9208 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ENERGIZER BATTERY, INDUSTRIAL ZMA
MSDS Date:08/08/1994
FSC:6135
NIIN:01-382-9208
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:EVEREADY BATTERY CO INC
Address:CHECKERBOARD SQ
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63164
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-982-2000/216-835-7368
Emergency Phone Num:314-982-2000
CAGE:83740
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:EVEREADY BATTERY CO INC
Address:CHECKERBOARD SQ
Box:City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63164
Country:US
Phone:216-835-7368
CAGE:83740

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

Ingred Name:GRAPHITE, NATURAL
CAS:7782-42-5
RTECS #:MD9659600
Fraction by Wt: 3-6% %
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:15 MPPCF; Z-3
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3 RDUST; 9596

Ingred Name:MANGANESE DIOXIDE
CAS:1313-13-9
RTECS #:OP0350000
Fraction by Wt: 30-40% %
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:5 MG MN/M3 CEILING
ACGIH TLV:5 MG MN/M3

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: 4-8% %
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:C 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9596
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: 12-20% %
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT GIVEN FOR PRODUCT AS A WHOLE
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SWALLOWING A BATTERY CAN BE HARMFUL.
    CONTENTS OF AN OPEN BATTERY CAN CAUSE SERIOUS CHEMICAL BURNS OF THE
    MOUTH, ESOPHAGUS, GI TRACT, SKIN, EYES AND/OR RESPIRATORY TRACT.
    CAUSE GI DISTURBANCES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
    CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
    CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE IRRITATION, SKIN IRRITATION, UPPER
    RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION, BURNS OF THE MOUTH, ESOPHAGUS, GI
    TRACT, SKIN, EYES AND/OR RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES WHILE HOLDING EYELIDS
    OPEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
    WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. IN HALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESTORE BREATHING. GET
    MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION.CALL NATIONAL BATTERY INGESTION HOTLINE COLLECT
    (202-625-3333).

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

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Lower Limits:NOT GIVEN
Upper Limits:NOT GIVEN
Extinguishing Media:ANY CLASS OF EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM IS APPROPRIATE
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
    SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DO NOT USE DIRECT STREAM OF WATER ON
    FIRE. TOXIC GASES ARE RELEASED DURING COMBUSTION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:COLLECT FOR DISPOSAL. IF BATTERIES HAVE
    RUPTURED, USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, WELL VENTILATED AREA.
    ELEVATED TEMPERATURES CAN RESULT IN SHORTENED BATTERY LIFE.
Other Precautions:IF POTTING OR SEALING THE BATTERY IN AN AIRTIGHT OR
    WATERTIGHT CONTAINER IS REQUIRED, CONSULT YOUR EVEREADY BATTERY
    COMPANY FOR PRECAUTIONARY SUGGESTIONS.

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

Respiratory Protection:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Ventilation:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR NATURAL RUBBER IF LEAKING.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES IF LEAKING.
Other Protective Equipment:AN EMERGENCY EYE WASH STATION AND SHOWER
    SHOULD BE AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER HANDLING PRODUCT
    AND BEFORE EATING DRINKING OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THIS ITEM IS CONSIDERED BY MANUFACTURER TO BE AN ARTICLE. DO NOT
    DISPOSE IN FIRE, RECHARGE, PUT IN BACKWARDS, MIX WITH USED OR OTHER
    BATTERY TYPES -- MAY EXPLODE OR LEAK AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY. KEE
    P AWAY FROM SMALL CHILDREN.

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NOT GIVEN
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Pres:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Density:NOT GIVEN
Spec Gravity:NOT GIVEN
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT GIVEN
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SEALED CELL, AAA SIZE

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME TEMPERATURES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:PREVENT WASTE FROM CONTAMINATING SURROUNDING
    ENVIRONMENT. DISCARD ANY PRODUCT, RESIDUE, DISPOSAL CONTAINER OR
    LINER IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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