SDS

Article Information Sheet (AIS)
11a. AIS Hazard Communication Approaches (consulted in developing this document):
DISCLAIMER: This AIS 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 Duracell 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. Duracell assumes no responsibility for injury to the recipient or third persons or for any damage
to any property resulting from misuse of the product.
ANSI Z 400.1/Z19.1 (2010)
GHS SDS requirements and classification criteria do not apply to articles or products (such
as batteries) that have a fixed shape, which are not intended to release a chemical. The
article exemption is found in Section 1.3.2.1.1 of the GHS and reads: The GHS applies to
pure substances and their dilute solutions and to mixtures. "Articles" as defined by the
Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1900.1200) of the OSHA of the USA, or by
similar definition, are outside the scope of the system."
JAMP is a Japanese Industry Association who developed the concept of an Article
Information Sheet as a supply chain tool to share and communicate chemical information
in articles. The AIS authoring process is based on “declarable” substances to meet global
regulatory requirements as well as substances to be reported by GADSL, JIG, etc.
An international standard that came into effect in March 2012 concerning declaration for
electrical and electronic products. IEC 6274 replaces the defunct Joint Industry Guide –
Material Declaration for Electro-technical Products (JIG-101-Ed 4.1 (May 21, 2012)
The general principle for a substance to be included in the database as a declarable
substance is: 1) existing national laws or regulations in an IEC member country that are
relevant to Electro-technical products and that prohibit or restrict substances, or that
have a labeling, communication, reporting or notification requirement, and 2) applying
IEC 62474 criteria results in identification of declarable substance.
2.1 Scope: Applies to preparation of SDSs for hazardous chemicals used under
occupational conditions. Does not address how the standard may be applied to articles.
It presents basic information on how to develop and write a SDS. Additional information
is provided to help comply with state and federal environmental and safety laws and
regulations. Elements of the standard may be acceptable for International use.
Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
Joint Article Management Promotion
Consortium JAMP
IEC 62474 Ed. 1.0 B:2012 Material
Declaration for Products of and for
the Electro-technical Industry
IEC 62474 Database - Publically
available online (maintained by TC11:
Environmental Standardization for
electrical and electronic products and
systems.
11. Other Information
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