SDS

Document #: ZA No Hg NA PSDS Issue Date: 4/17/2010
Supercedes: GMEL 2019.5 Reaffirmed: 9/18/2012
Updated 9/24/2012
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Waste Disposal Method: Dispose of in compliance with federal, state/provincial and local regulations.
Non-Household Setting (US Federal): Zinc air hearing aid 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: Zinc air batteries can be safely disposed of with normal household waste. Do not
accumulate large quantities of used batteries for disposal as accumulation could cause batteries to short-
circuit. Do not incinerate.
SECTION XIV - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Zinc Air battery products, covered by this PSDS, in their original form, are considered “dry cell”
batteries and are not regulated for transportation as “DANGEROUS GOODS.” 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 packaging special provisions.
Ground Transport (US DOT): 49 CFR172.102 Special Provision 130
Air Transport (IATA): Special Provision A123
Marine/Water Transport (IMDG/ICAO): Provisions 295 and 304
For Transportation Emergencies, call:
CHEMTREC Emergency Response Hotline
1-800-424-9300 (US and Canada)
SECTION XV - REGULATORY INFORMATION
United States:
OSHA: The finished zinc air battery product is considered an article and not covered by the OSHA
Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200
CPSIA 2008: 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 0-14%; Zinc 18-46%; Lead
below deminimus concentration.
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 Dioxide 1313-13-9 0-14% None Y Y N Y Y
Zinc 7440-66-6 18-46% 1000 lbs Y Y Y Y N
Potassium Hydroxide 1310-58-3 1-4% 1000 lbs Y Y Y Y Y
Lead 7439-92-1 0.01-
0.06%
10 lbs. Y Y Y Y Y