Datasheet

Document #: Alk EU PSDS Issue Date: 8/24/2010
Supersedes: GMEL 2002.9-EU Updated: 09/4/2013
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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 (ADR/RID): NONE
Air Transport (IATA): Special Provision A123 (54
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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/ICAO): NONE
For Transportation Emergencies: CALL 1+703-527-3887 (CHEMTREC)
SECTION XV - REGULATORY INFORMATION
EU Classification of Preparation: Not classified as a dangerous preparation
EU Battery Directive:
Duracell alkaline batteries comply with the substance restriction limits
and labeling requirements set forth in the EU Battery Directive 2006/66/EC and as a result
contain <0.0005% (5 ppm) mercury, <0.002% (20 ppm) cadmium and <0.004% (40 ppm) lead.
The chemical symbols Hg, Cd and Pb are therefore not required below the separate collection
symbol.
EU RoHS Directive: Batteries are not subject regulation.
EU REACH: Subject battery products are “articles” under REACH and not subject to REACH
registration or e-SDS requirements. To the best of our knowledge, Duracell alkaline batteries do not
contain any of the 144 SVHCs per the ECHA updated Candidate List of June 20, 2013.
EU Labeling: None required. Labeling is not required because batteries are classified as articles under
both REACH and the Dangerous Preparations Directive and as such are exempt from the requirement for
labeling.
SECTION XVI - OTHER INFORMATION
P&G Hazard Rating*: Health: 0 4=EXTREME
Flammability: 0 3=HIGH
Reactivity: 0 2=MODERATE
1=SLIGHT
0=NOT SIGNIFICANT
*Hazard Ratings are supplied for use only in connection with occupational safety and health.
EU Classes and Risk Phrases for Reference (See Sections 2 and 3)
C Corrosive
N Dangerous for the Environment
Xn Harmful
R20/22: Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
R22: Harmful if swallowed.
R35: Causes severe burns
R50/53: Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.