Product ID:DURACELL ALKALINE BATTERIES
MSDS Date:05/13/1999
FSC:6135
NIIN:00-168-3722
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLMSB

GILLETTE MEDICAL EVALUATION LABORATORIES

401 PROFESSIONAL DRIVE
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879
US

Emergency Phone: 302-590-9781

Info Phone: 301-590-9781

Cage: TO361

MATHEWS ASSOCIATES INC

SANFORD, FL 32771 US

Telephone: 407-323-3390

Cage: 4U927

MANGANESE DIOXIDE

CAS: 1313-13-9

RTECS: OP0350000

OSHA PEL C5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3

ZINC

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (35%)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

GRAPHITE, NATURAL OR SYNTHETIC (7440-44-0)

CAS: 7782-42-5

RTECS: MD9659600

OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z-3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3

ZINC OXIDE (ZNO)

CAS: 1314-13-2

RTECS: ZH4810000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: RESPIRATORY (AND EYE)
IRRITATION MAY OCCUR IF FUMES ARE RELEASED DUE TO HEAT OR AN
ABUNDANCE OF LEAKING BATTERIES. INGESTION NOT ANTICIPATED DUE TO
SIZE OF BATTERIES; CHOKING MAY OCCUR WIT H THE SMALLER AAA AND AAAA
BATTERY. IRRITATION, INCLUDING CAUSTIC BURNS, MAY OCCUR FOLLOWING
EXPOSURE TO A LEAKING BATTERY. SKIN CONTACT IRRITATION, INCLUDING
CAUSTIC BURNS/INJURY, MAY OCCUR FOLLOWING EXPOSURE TO A LEAKING
BATTERY. ABSORPTION NOT ANTICIPATED. EYE CONTACT IRRITATION,
INCLUDING CAUSTIC BURNS/INJURY, MAY OCCUR FOLLOWING EXPOSURE TO A
LEAKING BATTERY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: RESPIRATORY (AND EYE) IRRITATION
MAY OCCUR IF FUMES ARE RELEASED DUE TO HEAT OR AN ABUNDANCE OF
LEAKING BATTERIES. INGESTION NOT ANTICIPATED DUE TO SIZE OF
BATTERIES; CHOKING MAY OCCUR WIT H THE SMALLER AAA AND AAAA
BATTERY. IRRITATION, INCLUDING CAUSTIC BURNS, MAY OCCUR FOLLOWING
EXPOSURE TO A LEAKING BATTERY. SKIN CONTACT IRRITATION, INCLUDING
CAUSTIC BURNS/INJURY, MAY OCCUR FOLLOWING EXPOSURE TO A LEAKING
BATTERY. ABSORPTION NOT ANTICIPATED. EYE CONTACT IRRITATION,
INCLUDING CAUSTIC BURNS/INJURY, MAY OCCUR FOLLOWING EXPOSURE TO A
LEAKING BATTERY.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE
PARTY.

First Aid:EYES: NOT ANTICIPATED. IF BATTERY IS LEAKING & MATERIAL
CONTACTS EYES, FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF CLEAR, TEPID WATER FOR 30
MINUTES. CONTACT PHYSICIAN AT ONCE. SKIN: NOT ANTICPATED. IF
BATTERY LEAKING, I RRIGATE EXPOSED SKIN W/COPIOUS AMTS OF CLEAR,
TEPID WATER FOR 15 MINS. IF IRRITATION, INJURY OR PAIN PERSISTS,
CONSULT PHYSICIAN. INHALATION: NOT ANTICIPATED. IF BATTERY
LEAKING, CONTENTS MAY BE IRRI TATING TO RESPIRATORY PASSAGES.
REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. CONTACT PHYSICIAN IF IRRITATION PERSISTS.
INGESTION: NOT ANTICIPATED. RINSE MOUTH/SURROUNDING AREA WITH
CLEAR, TEPID WATER FOR 15 MINS. CONSULT PHY SICIAN IMMEDIATELY FOR
TREATMENT.

Extinguishing Media:AS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING AREA.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:BATTERIES MAY BURST AND RELEASE HAZARDOUS
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS WHEN EXPOSED TO A FIRE SITUATION,

Spill Release Procedures:NOTIFY SAFETY PERSONNEL OF LARGE SPILLS.
CAUSTIC POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE MAY BE RELEASED FROM LEAKING OR
RUPTURED BATTERIES. AVOID EYE OR SKIN CONTACT AND INHALATION OF
VAPORS. INCREASE VENTILATION. CLEAN -UP PERSONNEL SHOULD WEAR
APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Neutralizing Agent:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. AVOID
MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL ABUSE. DO NOT SHORT OR INSTALL
INCORRECTLY. BATTERIES MAY EXPLODE, PYROLIZE OR VENT IF
DISASSEMBLED, CRUSHED, RECHARGED OR EXPOSED TO HIGH TEM PERATURES.
INSTALL BATTERIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTIONS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT MIX BATTERY SYSTEMS, SUCH AS ALKALINE AND
CARBON ZINC, IN THE SAME EQUIPMENT.REPLACE ALL BATTERIES IN
EQUIPMENT AT THE SAME TIME. DO NOT CARRY BATTERIES LOOSE IN POCKET
OR BAG. DO NOT REMOVE B ATTERY TESTER OR BATTERY LABEL.

Respiratory Protection:NONE UNDER NORMAL USE CONDITIONS
Ventilation:GENERAL VENTILATION UNDER NORMAL USE CONDITIONS.
Protective Gloves:USE NEOPRENE, RUBBER OR LATEX-NITRILE GLOVES WHEN
HANDLING LEAKING BATTERIES.
Eye Protection:NONE UNDER NORMAL USE CONDITIONS. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES
WHEN HANDLING LEAKING
Other Protective Equipment:KEEP BATTERIES AWAY FROM SMALL CHILDREN.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID EYE OR SKIN CONTACT AND INHALATION OF
VAPOR.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN: 1) THE PRIMARY ACUTELY TOXIC INGREDIENT IS
CONCENTRATED (35%) POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE. 2-ANTICIPATED POTENTIAL
LEAKAGE OF POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE IS 2-20 ML, DEPENDING ON BATTERY
SIZE. MSD S DOES NOT NOT INCLUDE OR ADDRESS SMALL BUTTON CELL
BATTERIES. CAN BE INGESTED. REPLACES #135B, ADDITION AAAA BATTERY.

HCC:Z7
Evaporation Rate & Reference:N/A (ETHER=1)
Appearance and Odor:COPPER TOP BATTERY. 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
HAZARDOUS FUMES OF ZINC AND MANGANESE; HYDROGEN GAS; CAUSTIC VAPORS
OF POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE AND OTHER TOXIC BY-PRODUCTS.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSUMERS MAY DISPOSE OF SPENT/USED BATTERIES
WITH HOUSEHOLD TRASH. DURACELL DOES NOT RECOMMEND THAT SPENT
BATTERIES BE ACCUMULATED (QUANTITIES OF FIVE GALLONS OR MORE SHOULD
BE DISPOSED OF IN A SECUR E LANDFILL) IN ACCORDANCE WITH
APPROPRIATE FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. DO NOT ICINERATE,
SIN CE BATTERIES MAY EXPLODE AT EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURE.

Toxicological Information:THESE CHEMICALS AND METALS ARE CONTAINED IN A
SEALED CAN. FOR CONSUMER USE, ADEQUATE HAZARD WARNINGS ARE INCLUDED
ON BOTH THE PACKAGE AND ON THE BATTERY. POTENTIAL FOR EXPOSURE
SHOULD NOT EXIST UNLESS THE BATTERY LEAKS, IS EXPOSED TO HIGH
TEMPERATURES OR IS MECHANICALLY, PHYSICALLY OR ELECTRICALLY ABUSED.
CONTAINS CONCENTRATED (35%) POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, WHICH IS A
CAUSTIC. ANTICIPATED POTENTIAL LE AKAGE OF POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE IS
2-20 ML, DEPENDING ON BATTERY SIZXE. A SIMILAR AMOUNT OF ZINC/ZINC
OXIDE MAY ALSO LEAK.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
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 EPA'S TOXICITY CHARACTERISTIC
LEACHING PROCEDURE AND THEREFORE, MAY BE DISPOSED ON WITH NORMAL
WASTE.

Transport Information:DOT HAZARD CLASS: NOT APPLICABLE. DOT SHIPPING
NAME: NOT APPLICABLE. PLEASE NOTE: THESE BATTERIES ARE NOT
REGULATED BY US DOT OR INTERNATIONAL AGENCIES AS HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS OR DANGEROUS GOODS WHEN S HIPPED. DURACELL USES THE
ARTICLE NAME "ALKALINE BATTERIES - NON-HAZARDOUS" ON ALL DOMESTIC
AND INTERNATIONAL BILLS OF LADING.

SARA Title III Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.
Federal Regulatory Information:THESE BATTERIES PASS THE US EPA'S
TOXICITY CHARACTERISTIC LEACHING PROCEDURE AND THEREFORE, MAY BE
DISPOSED ON WITH NORMAL WASTE. ALL INGREDIENTS LISTED IN TSCA
INVENTORY.
State Regulatory Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.