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Rayovac Corporation
601 Rayovac Drive
Madison WI 53711
Phone: 608-275-3340
Fax: 608-275-4577
http://www.rayovac.com
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA
SHEET
1. We would like to inform our customers
that these batteries are exempt articles and are not
subject to the 29 CFR 1910.1200 OSHA requirement, or to
the Canadian WHMIS requirements and the sheets are
supplied as a service to you. For other MSDSs and
related information, visit:
http://www.rayovac.com/customer/msds/msds.shtml .
2. THESE BATTERIES ARE SUITABLE FOR
LANDFILL DISPOSAL (SEE SECTION 7).
1. IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME:
Zinc Air Batteries
SIZES: All
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 800-424-9300 (24 hr,
Chemtrec)
Environmental Health & Safety Information: 262-523-9000
EDITION DATE: 03/23/2004 APPROVED BY: Kevin J. Domack
2. INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT NAME CAS # % TLV*
Zinc 7440-66-6 30 - 40 2 mg/m3 (ZnO, Dust, TWA)
Steel 7439-89-6 30 - 40 ---
Nickel 7440-02-0 3 - 7 1.5 mg/m3 (Elemental, TWA)
Copper 7440-50-8 1 - 5 1 mg/m3 (TWA)
Chromium 7440-47-3 1 - 5 0.5 mg/m3 (Metal, TWA)
Graphite 7782-42-5 1 - 3 2 mg/m3 (TWA)
Potassium Hydroxide 1310-58-3 1 - 3 C 2 mg/m3 (STEL)
Mercury 7439-97-6 < 1** 0.025 mg/m3 (Inorganic,
TWA)
Water, paper, plastic, other --- Balance ---
*Source: ACGIH Threshold Limit Values for Chemical
Substances and Physical Agents, 2003.
** Zinc Air Batteries contain less than 25 mg/cell of
mercury.
3. PHYSICAL DATA
Boiling Point @ 760 mm Hg (°C): NA
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg @ 25°C): NA
Vapor Density (Air = 1): NA
Density (grams/cc): NA
Percent Volatile by Volume (%): NA
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1): NA
Physical State: NA
Solubility in Water (% by Weight): NA
pH: NA
Appearance and Odor: geometric solid object, this
battery has several holes in the positive (+) end
NA = Not Applicable Zinc Air Batteries - 03-23-2004 Page
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4. FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT: NA LOWER (LEL): NA
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR (%): NA UPPER (UEL): NA
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use water, foam or dry powder, as
appropriate.
AUTO-IGNITION: NA
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: As with any fire, wear
self-contained breathing apparatus to avoid inhalation o
hazardous decomposition products (See section 2).
SPECIAL FIRE EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Like any sealed
container, battery cells may rupture when exposed to
excessive heat; this could result in the release of
flammable or corrosive materials.
5. HEALTH HAZARD DATA
THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE (TLV) AND SOURCE: NA
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: None. (In fire or rupture
situation see section 2 and section 4)
EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
Skin and Eyes:
In the event that battery ruptures, flush
exposed skin with copious quantities of flowing lukewarm
water for a minimum of 15 minutes. Get immediate medical
attention for eyes. Wash skin with soap and water.
Swallowing:
Ingestion of a battery can be harmful. Call The
National Capital Poison Control Center (202-625-3333 –
COLLECT) or your local Poison Control Center
(800-222-1222), day or night - for advice and follow-up.
For more information, visit:
http://www.nema.org/index_nema.cfm/666.
6. REACTIVITY DATA
STABLE OR UNSTABLE: Stable
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): NA
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: NA
DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE (0°F): NA
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will Not Occur
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Avoid electrical shorting.
NA = Not Applicable Zinc Air Batteries
7. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
PROCEDURES TO CONTAIN AND CLEAN UP LEAKS OR SPILLS:
In the event of a battery rupture, prevent skin contact
and collect all released material in a plastic lined
metal container.
REPORTING PROCEDURE: Report all spills in accordance
with Federal, State and Local reporting requirements.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Rayovac Zinc Air batteries,
subject to Toxic Characteristic Leaching Procedures (TCLP)
per U.S. EPA Method SW-846, have not shown hazardous
waste characteristics. Therefore the batteries are non-hazardous
generated waste per federal regulations. Some States or
local rules may require specific waste management
methods. Collection is required in European Union
Countries. For additional info. on disposal/reclaim
options, visit:
http://www.rayovac.com/about/environmental/e_faq.shtml.
8. PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (SPECIFY TYPE): NA
VENTILATION: Local Exhaust: NA
Mechanical (General): NA
Special: NA
Other: NA
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: NA
EYE PROTECTION: NA
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: NA
9. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
HANDLING AND STORAGE: Store in a dry place. Storing
unpackaged cells together could result in cell shorting
and heat build-up.
TRANSPORTATION-SHIPPING: These are "batteries, dry" and
are not considered to be a "hazardous material" per the
Dept. of Transportation (USDOT) regulations or "dangerous
goods" per the International Air Transport Association
(IATA) regulations. Shipments must comply with the
general duty clause of USDOT 49 CFR 172.102 (a) (1)
special provision 130, “to prevent shorting potential
while transporting.”
10. SARA 313
Notification is not required because these products
are article(s) that do not release a covered toxic
chemical under the normal conditions of processing or
use.
NOTICE: The information and
recommendations set forth are made in good faith and are
believed to be accurate at the date of preparation.
Rayovac Corporation makes no warranty expressed or
implied.
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