| Common Name: | ALKALINE BATTERIES |
| Manufacturer: | DURACELL |
| SDS Revision Date: | 2/27/2013 |
| SDS Format: | ANSI-OSHA |
| Item Number(s): | 16A669, 16A670, 16A671, 16A672, 16A673, 19R750, 19R751, 19R752, 25TT43, 25TT44, 29XG17, 29XG18, 31NJ78, 49V039, 49X339, 49X340, 49X341, 645T77, 645T78, 645T79 |
| Manufacturer Model Number(s): |
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DOCUMENT #: ALK NA PSDS
SUPERSEDES: GMEL 2002.9 - NA
ISSUE DATE: 4/16/2010
REAFFIRMED: 01/01/2012
UPDATED: 2/27/2013
P&G
PRODUCT SAFETY DATA SHEET (PSDS)
US OFFICE:
DURACELL, A P&G BUSINESS
BERKSHIRE CORPORATE PARK
14 RESEARCH DRIVE
BETHEL, CT 06401
USA
(203) 796-4000
CANADIAN OFFICE:
DURACELL, A P&G BUSINESS
4711 YONGE STREET
TORONTO, ONTARIO M2N 6K8
CANADA
(416) 730-4711
| SECTION I - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION |  |
REPRESENTATIVE PRODUCT IMAGE/PACKAGING
THE BATTERY PRODUCTS REFERENCED IN THIS PSDS DOCUMENT ARE CONSUMER
PRODUCTS. UNDER OSHA REGULATIONS, BATTERIES ARE CONSIDERED "ARTICLES" AND
ARE NOT SUBJECT TO THE OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD MSDS/SDS
REQUIREMENTS WHICH APPLY FOR "HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS IN THE WORKPLACE."
ADDITIONALLY, BATTERIES ARE CONSIDERED "ARTICLES" UNDER THE GLOBAL
HARMONIZED SYSTEM AND ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE GHS LABELING AND SDS
CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA. THIS PSDS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED AS SERVICE IN
RESPONSE TO REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION ON BATTERY USE, SAFETY AND REGULATORY
COMPLIANCE.
IDENTITY: ALKALINE BATTERIES
DESCRIPTION: CONSUMER PRODUCT
DURACELL(R*) SUB-BRANDS: COPPERTOP(R*), ULTRA(R*),
DURACELL DESIGNATION SIZE NOMINAL VOLTAGE
MN/MX2400 AAA 1.5V
MN/MX1500 AA 1.5V
MN1400 / MX1400 C 1.5V
MN1300 / MX1300 D 1.5V
MN1604 9V 9V
MN2500 / MX2500 AAAA 1.5 V
OTHER ALKALINE DESIGNATIONS COVERED BY THIS PSDS:
7K67, MN1203, MN908, MN918, MN9100
CONSUMER RELATIONS 1-800-551-2355 (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST)
| SECTION II - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION | |
CAUTION:
BATTERIES MAY EXPLODE OR LEAK, AND CAUSE BURN INJURY, IF RECHARGED,
DISPOSED OF IN FIRE, MIXED WITH A DIFFERENT BATTERY TYPE, INSERTED
BACKWARDS OR DISASSEMBLED. REPLACE ALL USED BATTERIES AT THE SAME TIME. DO
NOT CARRY BATTERIES LOOSE IN YOUR POCKET OR PURSE. DO NOT REMOVE THE
BATTERY LABEL. KEEP SMALL BATTERIES (I.E., AAA) AWAY FROM CHILDREN. IF
SWALLOWED, CONSULT A PHYSICIAN AT ONCE. FOR INFORMATION ON TREATMENT, CALL
(202) 625-3333 COLLECT.
| SECTION III - COMPOSITION AND INGREDIENTS | |
THE CHEMICALS AND METALS IN THIS PRODUCT ARE CONTAINED IN A SEALED CAN.
EXPOSURE TO THE CONTENTS WILL NOT OCCUR UNLESS THE BATTERY LEAKS, IS
EXPOSED TO HIGH TEMPERATURES OR IS MECHANICALLY, PHYSICALLY, OR
ELECTRICALLY ABUSED. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS AS DEFINED BY OSHA, 29 CFR
1910.1200. AND/OR WHMIS UNDER THE HPA:
CHEMICAL NAME CAS NO. COMPOSITION RANGE
MANGANESE DIOXIDE 1313-13-9 35-40%
ZINC 7440-66-6 10-25%
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE 1310-58-3 5-10%
GRAPHITE (NATURAL OR SYNTHETIC) 7782-42-5; 1-5%
7440-44-0
CHEMICAL NAME LD50/LC50 EXPOSURE LIMITS
MANGANESE DIOXIDE LD50 ORAL RAT: 5 MG/M3 CEILING OSHA PEL
>3478 MG/KG 0.2 MG/M3 TWA ACGIH TLV
ZINC NONE FOR ZINC METAL
ESTABLISHED
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE LD50 ORAL RAT: 2 MG/M3 CEILING ACGIH TLV
273 MG/KG
GRAPHITE (NATURAL OR SYNTHETIC) NATURAL:
15 MPPCF TWA OSHA PEL 2
MG/M3 TWA (RESPIRABLE
DUST) ACGIH TLV;
SYNTHETIC:
5 MG/M3 TWA (RESPIRABLE
DUST), 15 MG/M3 TWA
(TOTAL DUST) OSHA PEL 2
MG/M3
| SECTION IV - FIRST AID INFORMATION | |
DAMAGED BATTERY WILL RELEASE CONCENTRATED POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, WHICH IS
CAUSTIC.
INGESTION:
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. CALL NATIONAL
BATTERY INGESTION HOTLINE AT (202)-625-3333 COLLECT, DAY OR NIGHT.
EYE CONTACT:
IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES THOROUGHLY WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SEEK
MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS.
SKIN CONTACT:
REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND WASH SKIN WITH SOAP AND WATER. IF
IRRITATION PERSISTS, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
INHALATION:
MOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
| SECTION V - FIRE FIGHTING INFORMATION | |
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:
THERMAL DEGRADATION MAY PRODUCE HAZARDOUS FUMES OF ZINC AND MANGANESE;
HYDROGEN GAS, CAUSTIC VAPORS OF POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE AND OTHER TOXIC
BY-PRODUCTS.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
USE ANY EXTINGUISHING MEDIA THAT IS APPROPRIATE FOR THE SURROUNDING AREA.
PROTECTION OF FIREFIGHTERS:
SPECIFIC HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE MATERIAL:
BATTERIES MAY BURST AND RELEASE HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS WHEN
EXPOSED TO A FIRE SITUATION.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND PRECAUTIONS FOR FIREFIGHTERS:
FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR POSITIVE PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
| SECTION VI - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES | |
NOTIFY SAFETY PERSONNEL OF LARGE SPILLS. CAUSTIC POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE MAY BE
RELEASED FROM LEAKING OR RUPTURED BATTERIES. CLEAN-UP PERSONNEL SHOULD WEAR
APPROPRIATE CLOTHING TO AVOID EYE AND SKIN CONTACT AND INHALATION OF VAPORS
AND FUMES. VENTILATE AREA. CAREFULLY COLLECT BATTERIES AND PLACE IN AN
APPROPRIATE CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
| SECTION VII - HANDLING AND STORAGE | |
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING:
AVOID MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL ABUSE. DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT OR INSTALL
INCORRECTLY. BATTERIES MAY RUPTURE OR VENT IF DISASSEMBLED, CRUSHED,
RECHARGED OR EXPOSED TO HIGH TEMPERATURES. INSTALL BATTERIES IN ACCORDANCE
WITH EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTIONS.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN STORAGE:
STORE BATTERIES IN A DRY PLACE AT NORMAL ROOM TEMPERATURE. DO NOT
REFRIGERATE - THIS WILL NOT MAKE THEM LAST LONGER.
| SECTION VIII - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION | |
NOT APPLICABLE - FINISHED CONSUMER PRODUCT
| SECTION IX - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES | |
APPEARANCE (COLOR, PHYSICAL FORM, SHAPE):
FINISHED CONSUMER PRODUCT - CYLINDRICAL BATTERY WITH DURACELL(R*) LABEL
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND (VOC):
NOT APPLICABLE - PRODUCT NOT REGULATED FOR VOC CONTENT AT STATE OR FEDERAL
LEVEL
| SECTION X - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY | |
FINISHED CONSUMER PRODUCT - STABLE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE. CONTENTS
ARE INCOMPATIBLE WITH STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS. DO NOT HEAT, CRUSH,
DISASSEMBLE, SHORT CIRCUIT OR RECHARGE.
| SECTION XI - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
THIS BATTERY PRODUCT IS A FINISHED CONSUMER PRODUCT. IT IS CLASSIFIED AS AN
"ARTICLE" AND EXEMPT UNDER THE FEDERAL OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD.
CHRONIC EFFECTS: NO CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS REPORTED.
TARGET ORGANS: NO TARGET ORGANS REPORTED.
CARCINOGENICITY: THIS FINISHED CONSUMER PRODUCT IS NOT CARCINOGENIC.
| SECTION XII - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
NO ECO-TOXICITY DATA ARE AVAILABLE. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT EXPECTED TO PRESENT
AN ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD. DURACELL ALKALINE BATTERIES DO NOT CONTAIN ANY
ADDED MERCURY, CADMIUM OR LEAD.
| SECTION XIII - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS | |
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:
DISPOSE OF IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE/PROVINCIAL AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS.
NON-HOUSEHOLD SETTING (US FEDERAL):
ALKALINE BATTERIES COVERED BY THIS PSDS, IN THEIR ORIGINAL FORM (FINISHED
CONSUMER PRODUCT), WHEN DISPOSED OF AS WASTE, ARE CONSIDERED NON-HAZARDOUS
WASTE ACCORDING TO FEDERAL RCRA REGULATION (40 CFR 261).
NON-HOUSEHOLD SETTING (CALIFORNIA): NONE
HOUSEHOLD USE:
ALKALINE BATTERIES CAN BE SAFELY DISPOSED OF WITH NORMAL HOUSEHOLD WASTE.
DO NOT ACCUMULATE LARGE QUANTITIES USED BATTERIES FOR DISPOSAL AS
ACCUMULATION COULD CAUSE BATTERIES TO SHORT-CIRCUIT. DO NOT INCINERATE.
| SECTION XIV - TRANSPORT INFORMATION | |
ALKALINE BATTERIES (SOMETIMES REFERRED TO AS "DRY CELL" OR "HOUSEHOLD"
BATTERIES) ARE NOT LISTED OR REGULATED AS DANGEROUS GOODS UNDER THE IATA
DANGEROUS GOODS REGULATIONS, ICAO TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS, IMDG CODE, UN
MODEL REGULATIONS OR U.S. HAZARDOUS REGULATIONS (49CFR).
HOWEVER, SPECIAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS APPLY THAT REQUIRE BATTERIES TO BE
PACKAGED IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS THE GENERATION OF A DANGEROUS QUANTITY
OF HEAT AND SHORT CIRCUITS. PRODUCT SHIPPED IN ITS ORIGINAL UNOPENED
DURACELL PACKAGING IS COMPLIANT WITH THE FOLLOWING PACKAGING SPECIAL
PROVISIONS:
GROUND TRANSPORT (US DOT): 49 CFR172.102 SPECIAL PROVISION 130
AIR TRANSPORT (IATA)/ICAO: SPECIAL PROVISION A123 (54TH EDITION - 2013)
THE WORDS 'NOT RESTRICTED' AND THE 'SPECIAL PROVISION A123' MUST BE
INCLUDED ON THE DESCRIPTION OF THE SUBSTANCE ON THE AIR WAYBILL, WHEN AIR
WAYBILL IS ISSUED.
MARINE/WATER TRANSPORT (IMDG): NONE
FOR TRANSPORTATION EMERGENCIES, CALL:
CHEMTREC EMERGENCY RESPONSE HOTLINE: 1-800-424-9300 (US & CANADA)
| SECTION XV - REGULATORY INFORMATION | |
UNITED STATES:
OSHA:
THE FINISHED ALKALINE BATTERY PRODUCT IS CONSIDERED AN ARTICLE AND NOT
COVERED BY THE OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD, 29 CFR 1910.1200
CPSIA 2008:
ALKALINE BATTERIES ARE EXEMPT. SEE CPSC EXEMPTION LETTER POSTED ON P&G WEB
SITE.
EPA MERCURY CONTAINING AND RECHARGEABLE BATTERY MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1996:
COMPLIANT
EPA TSCA:
ALL INTENTIONALLY-ADDED COMPONENTS OF THIS PRODUCT ARE LISTED ON THE US
TSCA INVENTORY.
EPA SARA 313/302/304/311/312 CHEMICALS:
MANGANESE COMPOUNDS 35-40%; ZINC 10-25%
CALIFORNIA:
THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN EVALUATED AND DOES NOT REQUIRE WARNING LABELING UNDER
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65.
STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW AND CERCLA:
THE FOLLOWING INGREDIENTS PRESENT IN THE FINISHED PRODUCT ARE LISTED ON
STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW LISTS OR STATE WORKER EXPOSURE LISTS:
INGREDIENT CAS # LEVEL CERCLA RQ STATE
IL MA NJ PA RI
MANGANESE 1313-13-9 35-40% NONE Y Y N Y Y
DIOXIDE
ZINC 7440-66-6 10-25% 1000 LBS Y Y Y Y N
POTASSIUM 1310-58-3 5-10% 1000 LBS Y Y Y Y Y
HYDROXIDE
GRAPHITE 7782-42-5 1-5% NONE Y Y N Y Y
7440-44-0
CANADA:
ALL INGREDIENTS ARE CEPA APPROVED FOR IMPORT TO CANADA BY PROCTER & GAMBLE.
THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HAZARD CRITERIA OF
THE CANADIAN CONTROLLED PRODUCTS REGULATIONS (CPR) AND THIS MSDS CONTAINS
ALL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE CONTROLLED PRODUCTS REGULATIONS.
| SECTION XVI - OTHER INFORMATION | |
P&G HAZARD RATING:
HEALTH 0
FLAMMABILITY 0
REACTIVITY 0
4=EXTREME
3=HIGH
2=MODERATE
1=SLIGHT
0=NOT SIGNIFICANT
HAZARD RATINGS ARE SUPPLIED FOR USE ONLY IN CONNECTION WITH OCCUPATIONAL
SAFETY AND HEALTH.
DISCLAIMER:
THIS PSDS IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE A BRIEF SUMMARY OF OUR KNOWLEDGE AND
GUIDANCE REGARDING THE USE OF THIS MATERIAL. THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HERE
HAS BEEN COMPILED FROM SOURCES CONSIDERED BY PROCTER & GAMBLE TO BE
DEPENDABLE AND IS ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF THE COMPANY'S KNOWLEDGE. IT IS
NOT MEANT TO BE AN ALL-INCLUSIVE DOCUMENT ON WORLDWIDE HAZARD COMMUNICATION
REGULATIONS.
THIS INFORMATION IS OFFERED IN GOOD FAITH. EACH USER OF THIS MATERIAL NEEDS
TO EVALUATE THE CONDITIONS OF USE AND DESIGN THE APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE
MECHANISMS TO PREVENT EMPLOYEE EXPOSURES, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR RELEASE TO THE
ENVIRONMENT. PROCTER & GAMBLE ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR INJURY TO THE
RECIPIENT OR THIRD PERSONS OR FOR ANY DAMAGE TO ANY PROPERTY RESULTING FROM
MISUSE OF THE PRODUCT.