| Common Name: | DURACELL ULTRA ALKALINE BATTERIES |
| Manufacturer: | GILLETTE MEDICAL EVALUATION LABORATORIES |
| SDS Revision Date: | 3/4/2001 |
| SDS Format: | No Format Specified |
| Item Number(s): | 2HYL8 |
| Manufacturer Model Number(s): |
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GILLETTE MEDICAL EVALUATION LABORATORIES
37 A STREET
NEEDHAM, MA 02492
TEL: 781.292.8151
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
NAME: DURACELL ULTRA ALKALINE BATTERIES
CAS NO: NOT APPLICABLE
EFFECTIVE DATE: 3/4/2001
REV: 3
| A. - IDENTIFICATION |  |
%
MANGANESE DIOXIDE (1313-13-9) 35-40
ZINC (7440-66-6) 10-15
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (35%) (1310-58-3) 5-10
GRAPHITE, NATURAL (7782-42-5) OR SYNTHETIC (7440-44-0) 1-5
ZINC OXIDE (1314-13-2) <1
SEE 'FOOTNOTES' BELOW
FORMULA: MIXTURE
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: NA
SYNONYMS: ALKALINE MANGANESE DIOXIDE
CELL:
MX1300 (D); MX1400 (C); MX1604 (9V); MX1500 (AA); MX2400 (AAA);
MX2500 (AAAA)
| 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: COPPER TOP BATTERY. CONTENTS DARK IN COLOR.
FLASH POINT AND TEST METHOD(S): NOT APPLICABLE
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 OR RECHARGE.
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 FUMES OF ZINC AND MANGANESE;
HYDROGEN GAS; CAUSTIC VAPORS OF POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE AND OTHER TOXIC
BY-PRODUCTS.
* IF MULTIPLE INGREDIENTS, INCLUDE CAS NUMBERS FOR EACH
NA=NOT AVAILABLE
FOOTNOTES:
PLEASE NOTE:
SOME DURACELL ALKALINE BATTERIES CONTAIN THE DURACELL POWER CHECK(TM)
BATTERY ENERGY GAUGE WHICH IS A SMALL CONDUCTIVE STRIP LOCATED UNDERNEATH
THE PVC BATTERY LABEL THAT INDICATES THE AMOUNT OF CHARGE IN THE BATTERY.
IT IS COMPOSED OF MINUTE QUANTITIES OF CONDUCTIVE MATERIALS. DUE TO THE
SMALL QUANTITY OF MATERIALS AND THEIR SOLID FORM, A HEALTH OR ENVIRONMENTAL
RISK IS UNLIKELY.
| D. - HEALTH HAZARD DATA | |
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS PEL'S, TLV'S, ETC.)
8-HOUR TWAS:
MANGANESE DIOXIDE (AS Mn):
5 MG/M3 (CEILING) (OSHA)
0.2 MG/M3 (ACGIH/DURACELL)
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE:
2 MG/M3 (CEILING) (ACGIH) GRAPHITE (ALL KINDS EXCEPT FIBROUS)
2 MG/M3 (ACGIH); (SYNTHETIC)
15 MG/M3 (TOTAL, OSHA)
5 MG/M3 (RESPIRABLE, OSHA)
ZINC OXIDE (DUST):
10 MG/M3 (ACGIH)
15 MG/M3 (TOTAL, OSHA)
5 MG/M3 (RESPIRABLE, OSHA)
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 OR IS MECHANICALLY, PHYSICALLY, OR
ELECTRICALLY ABUSED. CONTAINS CONCENTRATED (35%) POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, WHICH
IS CAUSTIC. ANTICIPATED POTENTIAL LEAKAGE OF POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE IS 1 TO 3
ML, DEPENDING ON BATTERY SIZE. A SIMILAR AMOUNT OF ZINC/ZINC OXIDE MAY ALSO
LEAK.
1. INHALATION:
RESPIRATORY (AND EYE) IRRITATION MAY OCCUR IF FUMES ARE RELEASED DUE TO
HEAT OR AN ABUNDANCE OF LEAKING BATTERIES.
2. INGESTION:
NOT ANTICIPATED DUE TO SIZE OF BATTERIES; CHOKING MAY OCCUR WITH THE
SMALLER AAA BATTERY. IRRITATION, INCLUDING CAUSTIC BURNS/INJURY, MAY OCCUR
FOLLOWING EXPOSURE TO A LEAKING BATTERY.
3. SKIN:
A. CONTACT:
IRRITATION, INCLUDING CAUSTIC BURNS/INJURY, MAY OCCUR FOLLOWING EXPOSURE TO
A LEAKING BATTERY.
B. ABSORPTION: NOT ANTICIPATED.
4. EYE CONTACT:
IRRITATION, INCLUDING CAUSTIC BURNS/INJURY, MAY OCCUR FOLLOWING EXPOSURE TO
A LEAKING BATTERY.
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 BY U. S. DOT OR INTERNATIONAL AGENCIES AS
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OR DANGEROUS GOODS WHEN SHIPPED. DURACELL USES THE
ARTICLE NAME 'ALKALINE BATTERIES - NON-HAZARDOUS' ON ALL DOMESTIC AND
INTERNATIONAL BILLS OF LADING.
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 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, RECHARGED OR EXPOSED TO HIGH TEMPERATURES. INSTALL
BATTERIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTIONS. DO NOT MIX BATTERY
SYSTEMS, SUCH AS ALKALINE AND ZINC CARBON, 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 BATTERY TESTER OR BATTERY LABEL.
NORMAL CLEAN UP: NOT APPLICABLE
WASTE DISPOSAL METHODS:
INDIVIDUAL 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 SECURE
LANDFILL), IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROPRIATE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS. DO NOT INCINERATE, SINCE BATTERIES MAY EXPLODE AT EXCESSIVE
TEMPERATURES.
| 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. 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.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD:
BATTERIES MAY BURST AND RELEASE HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS WHEN
EXPOSED TO A FIRE SITUATION. SEE SEC. C.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: AS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING AREA.
FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES:
USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
| 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 PRIMARY ACUTELY TOXIC INGREDIENT IS CONCENTRATED (35%) POTASSIUM
HYDROXIDE.
2) ANTICIPATED POTENTIAL LEAKAGE OF POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE IS 1-3 ML,
DEPENDING ON BATTERY SIZE.
3) THIS MSDS DOES NOT INCLUDE OR ADDRESS THE SMALL BUTTON CELL BATTERIES,
WHICH CAN BE INGESTED.
REPLACES #1878, CHANGE OF MSDS DATE ONLY.
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.
MSDS-4 (8/95)
GMEL#: 1881