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Date:

Supplier:

1) Product identification

Chemical name: Alkaline battery

Chemical system: Electrolyte-zinc-manganese dioxide (mercury & cadmium free)

2) Hazardous ingredients / Identity information

OSHA =

ccupational

afety and

ealth

dministration (US)

PEL =

ermissible

xposure

imit

ACGIH =

merican

ouncil of

overnmental

ndustrial

ygienists

TLV =

reshold

imit

alue

Note 1:

The contents of heavy metal (mercury, cadmium, lead) correspond to the requirements of 98/101/EC.

Note 2:

Manganese dioxide (as Mn) 5 mg/m³ (ceiling, OSHA); 0.2 mg/m³ (as Mn/ACGIH)

Note 3:

Carbon black 15 mg/m³ (total dust, OSHA); 7.5 mg/m³ (respirable fraction, OSHA); 2.0 mg/m³ (ACGIH)

3) Physical and chemical characteristics

Note 4:

The contents of heavy metal (mercury, cadmium, lead) correspond to the requirements of 98/101/EC.

black-brown powder

Specific

gravity

(g/cm³)

Boiling

point

(°C)

Melting

point

(°C)

Odor Corrosion Toxicity Flammability

n/a

silvery solid

white solid

black granule

liquid

metal solid

atom state

n/a

Note 2

n/a

Note 3

n/a

≤ 1 ppm (note 1)

≤ 250 ppm (note 1)

≤ 4000 ppm (note 1)

n/a

Note 2

n/a

Note 3

n/a

Ion water

Steel

Mercury

Cadmium

Lead

Chemical identity Approx. Value (% wt.) OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV Appearance

Chemical identity

Zinc (Zn)

Manganese Dioxide

(MnO

₂)

Potassium Hydroxide

(KOH)

Carbon black

- -

Zinc (Zn) 7.09 907 419 - -

Ion water

Steel

Mercury

Cadmium

- -

Manganese Dioxide

(MnO

₂)

5.026 535 390

Lead

2.04

1.0

7.8

13.6

8.64

11.34

Potassium Hydroxide

(KOH)

Carbon black

1320

100

2750

357

765

360.44

1535

-39.3

321.1

1740 327.5 -

slight

- -

Note 4

M A T E R I A L S A F E T Y D A T A S H E E T

Alkaline batteries

applicable to all sizes

Article

GBT German Battery Trading GmbH

An Gut Nazareth 18 a, 52353 Düren, Germany

Phone +49(0)2421/20856-0, Fax +49(0)2421/20856-29

service@german-battery.com, www.german-battery.com

Jan. 2010 - Jan. 2012

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Errors and omissinos excepted.

Subject to change without prior notice.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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MATERIAL SAFETY DATASHEET Date: Jan. 2010 - Jan. 2012 Supplier: GBT German Battery Trading GmbH An Gut Nazareth 18 a, 52353 Düren, Germany Phone +49(0)2421/20856-0, Fax +49(0)2421/20856-29 service@german-battery.com, www.german-battery.
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The following components are found in a battery with metal jacket: Component Positive electrode Negative electrode Electrolyte Metal jacket Formula MnO₂ C Zn KOH Fe Material Manganese dioxide Black carbon Zinc Potassium Hydroxide Steel CAS# 1313-13-9 7782-42-5 7440-66-6 1310-58-3 - 4) Reactivity Stability X stable unstable Polymerization may occur X may not occur Conditions to avoid Do not heat, crush and disassemble, short-circuit or recharge.
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7) Environmental impact Hazard class: n/a Environmental effects: All alkaline batteries are manufactured with no mercury added. These batteries are classified by the federal government as a non-hazardous waste and are safe for disposal in the normal municipal waste stream. 8) Exposure and control methods Engineering controls: General ventilation under normal use conditions. Eye protection: None under normal use conditions. Wear safety glasses when handling leaking batteries.
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13) Ecological information In general, no ecological dta is available for preparations. Precautions avoid disposing into drainage systems and in the environment. 14) Disposable considerations Do not dispose of into environment or into sewerage. If recycling is not possible, the product and its container have to be disposed of in accordance with your local legislation and regulations.