SDS

Page 2/9
Material Safety Data Sheet
Printing date 03/05/2013 Reviewed on 02/27/2013
SGS MSDS
Trade name: ALKALINE BATTERIES
(Contd. of page 1)
· HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4)
Health = 0
Fire = 0
Reactivity = 0
· Other hazards
A sealed Alkaline battery is not hazardous in normal use on principle.
The materials contained in this product may only represent below hazard if the integrity of the battery is
compromised, physically or electrically abused:
NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4)
The substance demonstrates unusual reactivity with water.
Health = 4
Fire = 4
Reactivity = 2
HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4)
Health = 4
Fire = 4
Reactivity = 2
4 First aid measures
· General information:
If exposure to internal materials within battery due to damaged outer casing, the following actions are recommended.
Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
No special measures required.
· After inhalation: Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.
· After skin contact: Immediately rinse with water.
· After eye contact: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
· After swallowing: If symptoms persist consult doctor.
5 Firefighting measures
· Suitable extinguishing agents: CO2, sand, extinguishing powder. Do not use water.
· For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water
· Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture No further relevant information available.
· Protective equipment: No special measures required.