Product ID:DURACELL LITHIUM MANGANESE DIOXIDE BATTERIES
MSDS Date:11/02/1993
FSC:6135
NIIN:01-383-0151
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJSMJ

DURACELL INC TECHNICAL SALES AND MARKETING GROUP

BERKSHIRE CORPORATE PARK
BETHEL, CT 06801
US

Emergency Phone: 301-590-9781

Info Phone: 203-796-4000

Cage: 90303

DURACELL INC TECHNICAL SALES AND MARKETING GROUP

BETHEL, CT 06801 US

Telephone: 203-796-4000

Cage: 90303

MANGANESE DIOXIDE

CAS: 1313-13-9

RTECS: OP0350000

OSHA PEL C5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3

1,2-DIMETHOXYETHANE

CAS: 110-71-4

RTECS: KI1451000

LITHIUM

CAS: 7439-93-2

RTECS: OJ5540000

PROPYLENE CARBONATE

CAS: 108-32-7

RTECS: FF9650000

ETHYLENE CARBONATE

CAS: 96-49-1

RTECS: FF9550000

CARBON BLACK

CAS: 1333-86-4

RTECS: FF5800000

OSHA PEL 3.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 3.5 MG/M3

LITHIUM TRIFLUOROMETHANESULFONATE

CAS: 33454-82-9

TEFLON

CAS: 9002-84-0

RTECS: KX4025000

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THESE CHEMS & METALS ARE CONTAINED IN
SEALED CAN.FOR CONSUMER USE,ADEQUATE HAZ WARNINGS ARE INCLUDED ON
BOTH PKG & ON BATT.POTENTIAL FOR EXPO SHOULD NOT EXIST UNLESS BATT
LEAKS,IS EXPO TO HIGH TEMP OR MECHANICALLY,PHYSICALLY,ELECTRICALLY
ABUSED.INHAL:NOT ANTICIPATED.RESP(&EYE)IRRIT MAY OCCUR IF FUMES
RELEASED DUE TO HEAT/ABUNDANCE OF LEAK BATT.INGEST:IRRIT TO
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL MOUTH AREA.SKIN:CONT ACT-IRRIT MAYOCCUR FOLLOWING
EXPO TO LEAK BATT.ABSORPT-NOT ANTICIPATED. EYE-IRRIT MAY OCUR
FOLLOWING EXP TO LEAK BATT.OTHER:NA.
Effects of Overexposure:CHEMS/METALS IN SEALED CAN.FOR CONSUMER
USE,ADEQUATE HAZ WARNINGS ARE INCLUDED ON BOTH PKG & BATT.POTENTIAL
FOR EXPO SHOULD NOT EXIST UNLESS BATT LEAKS,IS EXPO TO HIGH TEMP OR
IS MECHANICALLY,PHY,ELEC TR ABUSED.INHAL:RESP/EYE
IRRIT.INGEST:IRRIT TO INTERNAL/EXTERNAL MOUTH
AREA.SKIN:IRRIT.EYE:IRRIT.

First Aid:EYE-NOT ANTICIPATED.BATT LEAKING,MATL CONTACCT EYES FLUSH
W/COPIOUS AMTS OF CLEAR TEPID H2O FOR 30MINS.CONTACT DR
@ONCE.SKIN:NOT ANTICIPATED.BATT LEAKING IRRIGATE EXPO SKIN
W/COPIOUS AMTS OF CLEAR TEP ID H2O FOR @LEAST
15MINS.IRRIT/INJURY/PAIN PERSISTS CONSULT DR. INHAL:NOT
ANTICIPATED.BATT LEAKING CONTENTS MAY IRRIT RESP PASSAGES.REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR.CONTACT DR IF IRRIT PERSISTS.INGEST:NOT ANTICIPA
TED.RINSE MOUTH/SURROUNDING AREA W/ CLEAR TEPID H2O FOR @LEAST
15MINS.CONSULT DR IMMED FOR TREATMENT & TO RULE OUT INVOLVEMENT OF
ESOPHAGUS & OTHER TISSUES.(SEE OTHER)

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:=6.C, 42.8F
1,2-DIMETH=14%
Extinguishing Media:WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:COOL FIRE-EXPOSED BATTERIES AND ADJACENT
STRUCTURES WITH WATER SPRAY FROM A DISTANCE. USE SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:BATTERIES MAY BURST AND RELEASE HAZARDOUS
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS WHEN EXPOSED TO A FIRE SITUATION. SEE
REACTIVITY SECTION.

Spill Release Procedures:NOTIFY SAFETY PERSONNEL OF LARGE
SPILLS.EVACUATE AREA & ALLOW VAPORS TO DISSIPATE.INCR
VENTILATION.AVOID EYE/SKIN CONTACT.DONT INHAL VAPORS.CLEANUP
PERSONNEL SHOULD WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE GEAR.RE MOVE SPILLED
LIQUID W/ABSORBENT & CONTAIN FOR DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE @RM TEMP.AVOID
MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL ABUSE.DONT SHORT OR INSTALL INCORRECTLY. BATT
MAY EXPLO/PYROLIZE/VENT IF DISASSEMBLE,CRUSH,RECHARGE,EXPO TO HIGH
TEMPS.INSTALL BATT IAW EQPMT INSTRUCT.DONT M IX BATT SYST(LIKE
ALKALINE & ZINC CARBON)IN SAME EQPMT. REPLACE ALL BATT IN EQPMT.
Other Precautions:NORMAL CLEANUP:NOT APPLICABLE.KEEP BATTERIES AWAY
FROM SMALL CHILDREN.WARNING SIGNALS: NOT APPLICABLE.

Respiratory Protection:NONE UNDER NORMAL USE CONDITIONS.
Ventilation:GENERAL VENTILATION UNDER NORMAL USE CONDITIONS.
Protective Gloves:NONE UNDER NORMAL USE CONDITIONS.USE BUTYL GLOVES
WHEN HNDLG LEAKING BATT.
Eye Protection:NONE UNDER NORMAL USE CONDITIONS.WEAR SAF GLASSES WHEN
HNDLG LEAKING BATT.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:Z6
Evaporation Rate & Reference:N/A (ETHER=1)
Appearance and Odor:SMALL CYLINDRICAL BATTERIES. CONTENTS DARK IN
COLOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CONTENTS INCOMPATIBLE WITH STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:DO NOT HEAT, CRUSH, DISASSEMBLE, SHORT
CIRCUIT OR RECHARGE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DEGRADATION MAY PRODUCE HAZ
FUMES OF MANGANESE AND LITHIUM;HYDROFLUORIC ACID; OXIDES OF CARBON
AND SULFUR AND OTHER TOXIC BY-PRODUCTS.

Waste Disposal Methods:NO SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR SMALL
QUANTITIES.LARGE QUANTITIES OF OPN BATT SHOULD BE TREATED AS HAZ
WASTE.DISPOS OF IAW FED/STATE/LOC REGULATIONS.DONT INCINERATE,
SINCE BATT MAY EXPLODE @EX CESSIVE TEMPERATURES.THESE BATT PASS US
EPA TOXICITY CHARACTERISTIC LEACHING PROCEDURES & THEREFORE MAY BE
DISPO OF W/NORMAL WASTE.

Toxicological Information:8HR TWA:MANGANESE DIOXIDE(AS
MN)-5MG/M3(CEILING)(OSHA);0.2MG/M3(ACGIH/DURACELL).1,2-DIMETHOXYETH
ANE 0.15PPM(DURACELL).CARBON BLACK 3.5MG/M3(OSHA/ACGIH).LITHIUM
TRIFLUOROMETHANE SULFONATE 0.1MG/M3(3M R ECOMMENDATION).THESE
LEVELS ARE NOT ANTICIPATED UNDER NORMAL CONSUMER USE CONDITIONS.

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This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:THESE BATTERIES PASS THE US EPAS TOXICITY CHARACTERISTIC
LEACHING PROCEDURE AND THEREFORE MAY BE DISPOSED OF WITH NORMAL
WASTE.ALL INGREDIENTS LISTED IN TSCA INVENTORY.

Transport Information:DOT HAZARD CLASS:NOT APPLICABLE. DOT SHIPPING
NAME:NOT APPLICABLE.

Federal Regulatory Information:ALL INGREDIENTS LISTED IN TSCA
INVENTORY.