| Common Name: | DURACELL RECHARGEABLE ACCU NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE ROUND CELLS |
| Manufacturer: | GILLETTE |
| SDS Revision Date: | 9/10/2004 |
| SDS Format: | No Format Specified |
| Item Number(s): | 2HYP8, 2HYP9, 2HYR2, 2HYR3 |
| Manufacturer Model Number(s): |
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GILLETTE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
37 A STREET
NEEDHAM, MA 02492
TEL: 781.292.8151
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
NAME: DURACELL RECHARGEABLE ACCU NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE ROUND CELLS
CAS NO: NOT APPLICABLE
EFFECTIVE DATE: 09/10/2004
REV: 1
| A. - IDENTIFICATION |  |
%
NICKEL HYDROXIDE (12054-48-7) 15-25
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (1310-58-3) 7-10
MERCUTY (7439-97-6) <5 PPM
FORMULA: MIXTURE
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: NA
SYNONYMS:
DC1300 (D); DC1400(C); DC1500(AA); DC2400
(AAA); DC1604 (9V)
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS DYNACHARGE)
| B. - PHYSICAL DATA | |
BOILING POINT:
NA DEG. F
NA DEG. C
MELTING POINT:
NA DEG. F
NA DEG. C
FREEZING POINT:
NA DEG. F
NA DEG. C
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O=1): NA
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1): NA
VAPOR PRESSURE @ DEG. F: NA MMHg
EVAPORATION (ETHER =1): NA
SATURATION IN AIR (BY VOLUME @ DEG. F): NA
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: NA
DEG. F
DEG. C
% VOLATILES: NA
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: NA
pH: NA
APPEARANCE/COLOR: VARIOUS SIZE BATTERIES. CONTENTS DARK IN COLOR.
FLASH POINT AND TEST METHOD(S): NA
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR (% BY VOLUME):
LOWER: NA %
UPPER: NA %
| C. - REACTIVITY | |
STABILITY:
(X) STABLE
( ) UNSTABLE
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
DO NOT HEAT, CRUSH, DISASSEMBLE, SHORT CIRCUIT.
POLYMERIZATION:
( ) MAY OCCUR
(X) WILL NOT OCCUR
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: NOT APPLICABLE
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: CONTENTS INCOMPATIBLE WITH STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
THERMAL DEGRADATION MAY PRODUCE HAZARDOUS MERCURY FUMES; HYDROGEN GAS;
CAUSTIC VAPORS OF POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE AND OTHER TOXIC BY-PRODUCTS.
| D. - HEALTH HAZARD DATA | |
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (PEL'S, TLV'S, ETC.):
8-HOUR TWAS:
NICKEL(INSOLUBLE AS Ni):
1.0 MG/M3 (OSHA)
0.2 MG/M3 (ACGIH)
0.05 MG/M3(GILLETTE)
NICKEL (ELEMENTAL):
1.5 MG/M3 (ACGIH)
1.0 MG/M3 (OSHA)
NICKEL(SOLUBLE COMPOUNDS, AS Ni):
0.1 MG/M3 (ACGIH/OSHA)
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE:
2.0 MG/M3 (CEILING) (ACGIH)
MERCURY; MERCURIC OXIDE (AS Hg):
0.1 MG/M3 (CEILING) (OSHA)
0.025 MG/M3 (ACGIH)
THESE LEVELS ARE NOT ANTICIPATED UNDER NORMAL CONSUMER USE CONDITIONS.
WARNING SIGNALS: NOT APPLICABLE
ROUTES/EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE:
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, IS MECHANICALLY, PHYSICALLY, OR
ELECTRICALLY ABUSED. CONTAINS CONCENTRATED (APPROX. 35%) POTASSIUM
HYDROXIDE, WHICH IS CAUSTIC. ANTICIPATED POTENTIAL LEAKAGE VOLUME OF
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE IS 2-20 MLS.
1. INHALATION:
NOT ANTICIPATED. RESPIRATORY (AND EYE) IRRITATION MAY OCCUR IF FUMES ARE
RELEASED DUE TO HEAT OR AN ABUNDANCE OF LEAKING BATTERIES.
2. INGESTION:
IRRITATION, INCLUDING CAUSTIC BURNS TO THE INTERNAL/EXTERNAL MOUTH AREAS,
MAY OCCUR.
3. SKIN:
A. CONTACT:
IRRITATION, INCLUDING CAUSTIC BURNS/INJURY, MAY OCCUR.
B. ABSORPTION: NOT ANTICIPATED.
4. EYE CONTACT:
IRRITATION, INCLUDING CAUSTIC BURNS/INJURY, MAY OCCUR.
5. OTHER: NOT APPLICABLE
| E. - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT | |
1. APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: ALL INGREDIENTS LISTED IN TSCA INVENTORY.
2. DOT HAZARD CLASS: NOT APPLICABLE
3. DOT SHIPPING NAME: NOT APPLICABLE
PLEASE NOTE:
THESE BATTERIES ARE NOT REGULATED UNDER U. S. DOT OR INTERNATIONAL
AGENCIES AS HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OR DANGEROUS GOODS WHEN SHIPPED.
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS:
THESE BATTERIES PASS THE U.S. EPA'S TOXICITY CHARACTERISTIC LEACHING
PROCEDURE AND THEREFORE, MAY BE DISPOSED OF WITH NORMAL WASTE.
| F. - EXPOSURE CONTROL METHODS | |
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: GENERAL VENTILATION UNDER NORMAL USE CONDITIONS.
EYE PROTECTION:
NONE UNDER NORMAL USE CONDITIONS. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN HANDLING LEAKING
BATTERIES.
SKIN PROTECTION:
NONE UNDER NORMAL USE CONDITIONS. USE NEOPRENE, RUBBER OR LATEX-NITRILE
GLOVES WHEN HANDLING LEAKING BATTERIES.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: NONE UNDER NORMAL USE CONDITIONS.
OTHER: KEEP BATTERIES AWAY FROM SMALL CHILDREN.
| G. - WORK PRACTICES | |
HANDLING AND STORAGE:
STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. AVOID MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL ABUSE. DO NOT
SHORT OR INSTALL INCORRECTLY. BATTERIES MAY EXPLODE, PYROLIZE OR VENT IF
DISASSEMBLED, CRUSHED OR EXPOSED TO HIGH TEMPERATURES. INSTALL BATTERIES
IN ACCORDANCE WITH EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTIONS. REPLACE ALL BATTERIES IN
EQUIPMENT AT THE SAME TIME. DO NOT CARRY BATTERIES LOOSE IN POCKET OR BAG.
NORMAL CLEAN UP: NOT APPLICABLE
WASTE DISPOSAL METHODS:
DISCHARGED BATTERIES MAY BE DISPOSED OF WITH NORMAL HOUSEHOLD TRASH.
| H. - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES | |
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED TO THE ENVIRONMENT OR SPILLED IN
THE WORK AREA:
NOTIFY SAFETY PERSONNEL OF LARGE SPILLS. IRRITATING VAPORS 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.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD:
BATTERIES MAY BURST AND RELEASE HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS WHEN
EXPOSED TO A FIRE SITUATION. SEE SEC. C.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
WATER, CARBON DIOXIDE, SAND, CLASS "D" EXTINGUISHER.
FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES:
USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. FIGHT
FIRE FROM A DISTANCE OR FROM A PROTECTED AREA. COOL AND USE CAUTION WHEN
HANDLING FIRE EXPOSED BATTERIES (BATTERIES MAY EXPLODE IN HEAT OF FIRE).
| I. - FIRST AID AND MEDICAL EMERGENCY PROCEDURES | |
EYES:
NOT ANTICIPATED. IF BATTERY IS LEAKING AND MATERIAL CONTACTS EYES, FLUSH
WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF CLEAR, TEPID WATER FOR 30 MINUTES. CONTACT
PHYSICIAN AT ONCE.
SKIN:
NOT ANTICIPATED. IF BATTERY IS LEAKING, IRRIGATE EXPOSED SKIN WITH COPIOUS
AMOUNTS OF CLEAR, TEPID WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. IF IRRITATION,
INJURY OR PAIN PERSISTS, CONSULT A PHYSICIAN.
INHALATION:
NOT ANTICIPATED. IF BATTERY IS LEAKING, CONTENTS MAY BE IRRITATING TO
RESPIRATORY PASSAGES. REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
CONTACT PHYSICIAN IF IRRITATION PERSISTS.
INGESTION:
NOT ANTICIPATED. RINSE THE MOUTH AND SURROUNDING AREA WITH CLEAR, TEPID
WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY FOR
TREATMENT AND TO RULE OUT INVOLVEMENT OF THE ESOPHAGUS AND OTHER TISSUES.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN:
1) THE ACUTELY TOXIC INGREDIENTS ARE CONCENTRATED (35%) POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
AND NICKEL.
2) CHRONIC EXPOSURE TO NICKEL HAS BEEN REPORTED TO BE CARCINOGENIC AND
DISPOSAL PROCESSES RESULTING IN NICKEL EXPOSURE MAY BE HAZARDOUS.
3) ANTICIPATED POTENTIAL LEAKAGE OF POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE IS 2-20 MLS.
4) IF THE CELL IS ABUSIVELY OPENED THE ELECTRODES MAY REACT WITH AIR
AND IGNITE.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION COVERS CELLS MARKETED BY DURACELL ALSO AS
DYNACHARGE BATTERIES.
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET IS BASED ON
DATA CONSIDERED TO BE ACCURATE, HOWEVER, NO WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED REGARDING THE ACCURACY OF THE DATA OR THE RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED
FROM THE USE THEREOF.
* IF MULTIPLE INGREDIENTS, INCLUDE CAS NUMBERS FOR EACH
NA = NOT AVAILABLE
FOOTNOTES: NA
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