MSDS

1101240 - Alkaline Battery
Revision Date 12-Jun-2013
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Manganese dioxide
1313-13-9
TWA: 0.02 mg/m
3
Mn
TWA: 0.1 mg/m
3
Mn
(vacated) Ceiling: 5 mg/m
3
Ceiling: 5 mg/m
3
Mn
IDLH: 500 mg/m
3
Mn
TWA: 1 mg/m
3
Mn
STEL: 3 mg/m
3
Mn
Zinc
7440-66-6
STEL: 10 mg/m
3
respirable
fraction
TWA: 2 mg/m
3
respirable
fraction
TWA: 5 mg/m
3
fume
TWA: 15 mg/m
3
total dust
TWA: 5 mg/m
3
respirable
fraction
IDLH: 500 mg/m
3
Ceiling: 15 mg/m
3
dust
TWA: 5 mg/m
3
dust and fume
STEL: 10 mg/m
3
fume
Potassium hydroxide
1310-58-3
Ceiling: 2 mg/m
3
(vacated) Ceiling: 2 mg/m
3
Ceiling: 2 mg/m
3
Graphite
7782-42-5
TWA: 2 mg/m
3
respirable
fraction all forms except graphite
fibers
TWA: 15 mg/m
3
total dust
synthetic
TWA: 5 mg/m
3
respirable
fraction synthetic
(vacated) TWA: 2.5 mg/m
3
respirable dust natural
(vacated) TWA: 10 mg/m
3
total
dust synthetic
(vacated) TWA: 5 mg/m
3
respirable fraction synthetic
TWA: 15 mppcf natural
IDLH: 1250 mg/m
3
TWA: 2.5 mg/m
3
respirable
dust
Barium sulfate
7727-43-7
TWA: 5 mg/m
3
inhalable
fraction, particulate matter
containing no asbestos and <1%
crystalline silica
TWA: 15 mg/m
3
total dust
TWA: 5 mg/m
3
respirable
fraction
(vacated) TWA: 10 mg/m
3
total
dust
(vacated) TWA: 5 mg/m
3
respirable fraction
TWA: 10 mg/m
3
total dust
TWA: 5 mg/m
3
respirable dust
ACGIH TLV: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists - Threshold Limit Value OSHA PEL: Occupational Safety and Health
Administration - Permissible Exposure Limits Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
Other Exposure Guidelines
Vacated limits revoked by the Court of Appeals decision in AFL-CIO v. OSHA, 965 F.2d
962 (11th Cir., 1992) See section 15 for national exposure control parameters
Appropriate engineering controls
Engineering Measures
Showers
Eyewash stations
Ventilation systems
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment
Eye/Face Protection
Face protection shield.
Skin and Body Protection
Wear protective gloves and protective clothing. Long sleeved clothing. Chemical resistant
apron. Impervious gloves.
Respiratory Protection
No protective equipment is needed under normal use conditions. If exposure limits are
exceeded or irritation is experienced, ventilation and evacuation may be required.
Hygiene Measures
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Do not eat, drink or
smoke when using this product. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Regular cleaning
of equipment, work area and clothing is recommended. Wash hands before breaks and
immediately after handling the product. For environmental protection, remove and wash all
contaminated protective equipment before re-use. Do not breathe dust.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES