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Carbon Zinc Batteries
January, 2010
©2010 Energizer
As a courtesy to our customers, Energizer has prepared copyrighted Product Safety Datasheets to provide information on the different
Eveready/Energizer battery systems. As defined in OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, Section 1910.1200 (c), Eveready batteries are manufactured
“articles”, which do not result in exposure to a hazardous chemical under normal conditions of use. For this reason, Material Safety Datasheets are not
required. The information and recommendations set forth herein are made in good faith, for information only, and are believed to be accurate as of the
date of preparation. However, ENERGIZER BATTERY MANUFACTURING, INC., MAKES NO WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT
TO THIS INFORMATION AND DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FROM REFERENCE ON IT.
PRODUCT SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT NAME: Eveready Battery Type No.: Volts:
TRADE NAMES: CLASSIC; SUPER HEAVY DUTY; INDUSTRIAL; HERCULES
Approximate Weight:
CHEMICAL SYSTEM: Carbon Zinc
Designed for Recharge: No
SECTION 1 - MANUFACTURER INFORMATION
Energizer Battery Manufacturing, Inc. Telephone Number for Information:
25225 Detroit Rd.
Westlake, OH 44145
800-383-7323 (USA / CANADA)
Date Prepared: January, 2010
SECTION 2 – HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Under normal conditions of use, the battery is hermetically sealed.
Ingestion: Swallowing a battery can be harmful. Contents of an open battery can cause serious chemical burns of mouth, esophagus, and
gastrointestinal tract.
Inhalation: Contents of an open battery can cause respiratory irritation.
Skin Contact: Contents of an open battery can cause skin irritation and/or chemical burns.
Eye Contact: Contents of an open battery can cause severe irritation and chemical burns.
SECTION 3 - INGREDIENTS
IMPORTANT NOTE: The battery should not be opened or burned. Exposure to the ingredients contained within or their combustion products could be
harmful.
MATERIAL OR INGREDIENT PEL (OSHA) TLV (ACGIH) %/wt.
Acetylene Black
(CAS# 1333-86-4)
3.5 mg/m
3
TWA
(as carbon black)
3.5 mg/m
3
TWA
(as carbon black)
3-7
Ammonium Chloride
(CAS# 12125-02-9)
None established 10 mg/m
3
TWA (fume)
20 mg/m
3
STEL (fume)
0-10
Manganese Dioxide
(CAS# 1313-13-9)
5 mg/m
3
CEILING (as Mn) 0.2 mg/m
3
TWA (as Mn) 15-31
Zinc
(CAS# 7440-66-6)
15 mg/m
3
TWA PNOR*
(total dust)
5 mg/m
3
TWA PNOR*
(respirable fraction)
10 mg/m
3
TWA PNOC**
(inhalable particulate)
3 mg/m
3
TWA PNOC**
(respirable particulate)
7-42
Zinc Chloride
(CAS# 7646-85-7)
1 mg/m
3
TWA (fume) 1 mg/m
3
TWA (fume)
2 mg/m
3
STEL (fume)
2-10