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/technical/msds.htm.
1. IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: Zinc Chloride Batteries (Heavy Duty & General Purpose)
SIZES: All
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 800-424-9300 (24 hr, Chemtrec)
Environmental Health & Safety Information: 608-275-2482
EDITION DATE: 07-19-2010 APPROVED BY: Kevin J. Domack
2. INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT NAME CAS # % TLV*
Steel 7439-89-6 8 ?14
C5.0 mg/m3 (TWA)
Manganese Dioxide 1313-13-9 28 ?32
5.0 mg/m3 (ZnO, Fume, TWA)
Zinc 7440-66-6 16 ?20
3.5 mg/m3 (Carbon Black, TWA)
1333-86-4
Acetylene Black 7 ?13
12125-02-9
Ammonium Chloride 1-3 **10 mg/m3
Zinc Chloride 7646-85-7 6 - 10 Not Listed
50 ug/m3 (TWA)
Lead 7439-92-1 < .02
Water, paper, plastic, other --- Balance ---
*Source: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1000 Table Z-1, 2 or 3 3-01-2010 **ACGIH
3. PHYSICAL DATA
Boiling Point @ 760 mm Hg (癈): NA
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg @ 25癈): 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
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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 of 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: If you or your doctor suspects that a battery has been ingested-for assistance in the US call the
NATIONAL BATTERY INGESTION HOTLINE any time at (202) 625-3333: in Canada call 416-813-5900.
For more information, visit: http://www.nema.org/gov/ehs/committees/drybat/.
6. REACTIVITY DATA
STABLE OR UNSTABLE: Stable
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): NA
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: NA
DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE (0癋): NA
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will Not Occur
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Avoid electrical shorting
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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: Always comply with Federal, State and local requirements. Contact your
battery distributor for details regarding recycling options or visit: http://www.rbrc.org. For additional
information on disposal or recycling options, visit: http://www.nema.org/gov/ehs/committees/drybat/
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 considered dry-cell batteries and they are non-
dangerous goods for transportation.
USDOT ?See Special Provision 130
IMDG/Ocean ?Not listed
ICAO/Air ?See Special Provision A123. It also states to put the words "not restricted" and
special provision A123 on the air waybill when an air waybill is issued.
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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