| Common Name: | ALKALINE MANGANESE DIOXIDE BUTTON CELLS |
| Manufacturer: | DURACELL UK |
| SDS Revision Date: | 11/8/2004 |
| SDS Format: | No Format Specified |
| Item Number(s): | 16A667, 2HYH9, 2HYL2, 2HYL3, 2LMX2 |
| Manufacturer Model Number(s): |
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GILLETTE ENVIRONMENT HEALTH AND SAFETY
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
(ACCORDING TO 91/155/EEC, AS AMENDED)
PRODUCT: DURACELL ALKALINE MANGANESE DIOXIDE BUTTON CELLS
GMEL # 2021.5E
VERSION: 5
DATE / REVISED: NOV. 8, 2004
| 1. SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY NAME |  |
DURACELL ALKALINE MANGANESE DIOXIDE BUTTON CELLS:
1.5V-PX625A, PC640A, PX76A, PC1A, PC132A, PC133A, PC134A, PC135A, PC136A,
PC164A, PC165A, PC175A, PC177A; MN21, MN27(12V); PX28A (6V); LR43; LR44;
LR54
COMPANY:
DURACELL BATTERIES LTD.
C/O GILLETTE U.K. LTD.
GREAT WEST ROAD
ISLEWORTH, MIDDLESEX TW7 5NP
UK
COUNTRY CONTACT NUMBERS:
BELGIUM: 02 711 9100
DENMARK: 33 26 9100
FINLAND: 09 452 872
FRANCE: 01 47 48 70 00
GERMANY(CEW): 06173 3000
ITALY: 02 66 7811
NETHERLANDS: 070 4131 700
NORWAY: 022 884 250
SPAIN: 091 387 9500
SWEDEN: 08 568 40 400
UNITED KINGDOM: 020 8560 1234
| 2. SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY NAME | |
CHEMICAL WT. % CAS NO. EEC NO. INDEX NO. CLASSIFICATION
NATURE
MANGANESE 25-30 1313-13-9 215-202-6 025-001-00-3 Xn; R20/22
DIOXIDE
POTASSIUM 10-15 1310-58-3 215-181-3 019-002-00-8 C; R35
HYDROXIDE
(35%)
ZINC 8-10 7440-66-6 231-175-3 030-002-00-7 F; R15/17
MERCURY <1 7439-97-6 231-106-7 080-001-00-0 T; R23/33
| 3. POSSIBLE HAZARDS | |
CRITICAL HAZARDS TO MAN:
IF BATTERY LEAKING, EXPOSURE TO CAUSTIC INGREDIENTS MAY OCCUR.
CRITICAL HAZARDS TO THE ENVIRONMENT: NOT APPLICABLE
OTHER INFORMATION: KEEP BATTERIES AWAY FROM SMALL CHILDREN.
| 4. FIRST AID MEASURES | |
GENERAL ADVICE:
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 ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED OR IS
MECHANICALLY, PHYSICALLY OR ELECTRICALLY ABUSED. CONTAINS CONCENTRATED
(35%) POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, WHICH IS CAUSTIC. ANTICIPATED POTENTIAL LEAKAGE
OF POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE IS 0.05 TO 0.5 ML, DEPENDING ON BATTERY SIZE.
IF INHALED:
RESPIRATORY AND EYE IRRITATION MAY OCCUR IF FUMES ARE RELEASED DUE TO HEAT
OR AN ABUNDANCE OF LEAKING BATTERIES. REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. CONTACT
PHYSICIAN IF IRRITATION PERSISTS.
ON SKIN CONTACT:
IRRITATION, INCLUDING CAUSTIC BURNS/INJURY, MAY OCCUR FOLLOWING EXPOSURE
TO A LEAKING BATTERY. 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.
ON CONTACT WITH EYES:
IRRITATION, INCLUDING CAUSTIC BURNS/INJURY, MAY OCCUR FOLLOWING EXPOSURE
TO A LEAKING BATTERY. IF BATTERY IS LEAKING AND MATERIAL CONTACTS EYES,
FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF CLEAR, TEPID WATER FOR 30 MINUTES. CONTACT
PHYSICIAN AT ONCE.
ON INGESTION:
BATTERIES LODGED IN THE ESOPHAGUS SHOULD BE REMOVED IMMEDIATELY SINCE
LEAKAGE, CAUSTIC BURNS AND PERFORATION CAN OCCUR AS SOON AS 4-6 HOURS
AFTER INGESTION. IRRITATION, INCLUDING CAUSTIC BURNS TO THE
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL MOUTH AREAS, MAY OCCUR FOLLOWING EXPOSURE TO A LEAKING
BATTERY. AN INITIAL X-RAY SHOULD BE OBTAINED PROMPTLY TO DETERMINE BATTERY
LOCATION. PUBLISHED REPORTS RECOMMEND REMOVAL FROM THE ESOPHAGUS BE DONE
ENDOSCOPICALLY (UNDER DIRECT VISUALIZATION). BATTERIES BEYOND THE
ESOPHAGUS NEED NOT BE RETRIEVED UNLESS THERE ARE SIGNS OF INJURY TO THE GI
TRACT OR A LARGE DIAMETER BATTERY FAILS TO PASS THE PYLORUS. IF
ASYMPTOMATIC, FOLLOW-UP X-RAYS ARE NECESSARY ONLY TO CONFIRM PASSAGE OF
LARGER BATTERIES. CONFIRMATION BY STOOL INSPECTION IS PREFERABLE UNDER
MOST CIRCUMSTANCES. IF MOUTH AREA IRRITATION/BURNING HAS OCCURRED, RINSE
THE MOUTH AND SURROUNDING AREA WITH CLEAR, TEPID WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES. IF IRRITATION, INJURY OR PAIN PERSISTS, CONSULT A PHYSICIAN.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN:
THE PRIMARY ACUTELY TOXIC INGREDIENT IS CONCENTRATED (35%) POTASSIUM
HYDROXIDE. ANTICIPATED POTENTIAL LEAKAGE OF POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE IS 0.05
TO 0.5 ML.
| 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES | |
SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: AS APPROPRIATE FOR ADJACENT FIRE.
SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
IN FIRES INVOLVING LARGE QUANTITIES OF PRODUCT, USE SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
FURTHER INFORMATION:
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY BE PRODUCED. (SEC. 10).
| 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES | |
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS:
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.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS: NOT APPLICABLE
METHODS FOR CLEANING UP: NOT APPLICABLE
| 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE | |
HANDLING:
AVOID MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL ABUSE. BATTERIES MAY EXPLODE, PYROLIZE OR
VENT IF DISASSEMBLED, CRUSHED, RECHARGED 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.
STORAGE: STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
| 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION | |
8-HOUR TWAS:
MANGANESE DIOXIDE (AS Mn):
5 MG/M3 (U.K.), (CEILING)(OSHA)
0.2 MG/M3 (ACGIH/DURACELL)
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE:
2 MG/M3 (CEILING) (ACGIH)
2 MG/M3 (STEL) (U.K.)
GRAPHITE (ALL KINDS EXCEPT FIBROUS):
2 MG/M3 (ACGIH); (SYNTHETIC)
15 MG/M3 (TOTAL, OSHA)
5 MG/M3 (RESPIRABLE, U.K./OSHA)
10 MG/M3 (TOTAL INHALABLE, U.K.)
MERCURY
0.025 MG/M3 (U.K./ACGIH, SKIN)
0.1 MG/M3 (CEILING)(OSHA)
0.1 MG/M3 (GERMANY)
THESE LEVELS ARE NOT ANTICIPATED UNDER NORMAL CONSUMER USE CONDITIONS.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT: NONE REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL USE CONDITIONS.
HAND PROTECTION:
NONE REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL USE CONDITIONS. USE NEOPRENE, RUBBER OR
NITRILE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING LEAKING BATTERIES.
EYE PROTECTION:
NONE REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL USE CONDITIONS. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN
HANDLING LEAKING BATTERIES.
GENERAL SAFETY AND HYGIENE MEASURES: USE ONLY AS DIRECTED.
| 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES | |
FORM AND COLOR: BUTTON CELLS. CONTENTS DARK IN COLOR.
ODOR: NOT APPLICABLE
CHANGE IN PHYSICAL STATE:
MELTING POINT/MELTING RANGE: NOT AVAILABLE
BOILING POINT/BOILING RANGE: NOT AVAILABLE
FLASH POINT: NOT APPLICABLE
EXPLOSION LIMITS: NOT AVAILABLE
IGNITION TEMPERATURE: NOT AVAILABLE
VAPOR PRESSURE: NOT AVAILABLE
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: NOT APPLICABLE
% VOLATILES: NOT AVAILABLE
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: NOT APPLICABLE
SOLUBILITY IN OTHER SOLVENTS: NOT APPLICABLE
pH VALUE: NOT AVAILABLE
OCTANOL/WATER PARTITION COEFFICIENT (LOG POW): NOT AVAILABLE
VISCOSITY: NOT AVAILABLE
| 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY | |
THERMAL DECOMPOSITION:
BATTERIES MAY BURST AND RELEASE HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS WHEN
EXPOSED TO A FIRE SITUATION.
SUBSTANCE(S) TO AVOID: STRONG OXIDISERS
HAZARDOUS REACTIONS: CONTENTS INCOMPATIBLE WITH STRONG OXIDISING AGENTS.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
THERMAL DEGRADATION MAY PRODUCE HAZARDOUS FUMES OF MERCURY, ZINC AND
MANGANESE; HYDROGEN GAS; CAUSTIC VAPORS OF POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE AND OTHER
TOXIC BY-PRODUCTS.
| 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
TOXICITY INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ON THE BATTERY INGREDIENTS NOTED IN
SECTION 2, BUT, GENERALLY NOT APPLICABLE TO INTACT BATTERIES.
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS: NOT APPLICABLE TO INTACT BATTERIES.
| 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
NOT AVAILABLE
| 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS | |
PRODUCT:
DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROPRIATE REGULATIONS. IF IN DOUBT, CONTACT
YOUR NATIONAL GILLETTE OFFICE FOR INFORMATION.
| 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION | |
UN NUMBER: NONE
IMO CLASSIFICATION: NONE
ADR CLASSIFICATION: NONE
IATA CLASSIFICATION: NONE
THESE BATTERIES ARE NOT REGULATED BY U.S. DOT OR INTERNATIONAL AGENCIES
AS HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OR DANGEROUS GOODS WHEN SHIPPED. A SHIPPING NAME
OF 'ALKALINE BATTERIES - NON-HAZARDOUS' MAY BE USED ON ALL DOMESTIC AND
INTERNATIONAL BILLS OF LADING.
| 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION | |
EC LABELING: NONE
RISK PHRASES: NONE
SAFETY PHRASES: NONE
LABELING IS NOT REQUIRED BECAUSE BATTERIES ARE CLASSIFIED AS "ARTICLES"
UNDER THE DANGEROUS PREPARATIONS DIRECTIVE AND AS SUCH ARE EXEMPT FROM THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE DIRECTIVE.
| 16. OTHER INFORMATION | |
PREPARATION OF MSDS:
PREPARED BY:
GILLETTE ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY
37 A STREET
NEEDHAM, MA 02492
USA
PHONE NUMBER: 781.292.8151
DATE: 08/11/04
REVISION: 5
REPLACES: 2021.4E
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.