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Alkaline Manganese Dioxide-Zinc Batteries 
©2019 Energizer 
Article Information Sheet 
SECTION 4 
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ARTICLE CONSTRUCTION
IMPORTANT NOTE: The battery should not be opened or burned. Exposure to the ingredients contained within or their combustion products could be 
harmful. 
MATERIAL OR INGREDIENT
PEL (OSHA)
TLV (ACGIH)
%/wt.
Graphite
(CAS# 7782-42-5) 
15 mg/m
3
TWA (total dust)
5 mg/m
3
 TWA (respirable 
fraction) 
2 mg/m
3
TWA (respirable 
fraction) 
2
-
6
Manganese Dioxide
(CAS# 1313-13-9) 
5 mg/m
3
Ceiling (as Mn)
0.2 mg/m
3
TWA (as Mn)
30
-
45
Potassium Hydroxide
(CAS# 1310-58-3) 
None established
2 mg/m
3
Ceiling
4
-
8
Zinc
(CAS# 7440-66-6) 
15 mg/m
3
TWA PNOR*
(total dust) 
5 mg/m
3
 TWA PNOR* 
(respirable fraction) 
10 mg/m
3
TWA PNOC**
(inhalable particulate) 
3 mg/m
3
 TWA PNOC** 
(respirable particulate) 
12
-
25
Non
-
Hazardous Components
Steel 
(iron CAS# 7439-89-6 
Water, Paper, Plastic and Other 
None established 
None established 
None established 
None established 
18-22 
Balance 
* PNOR: Particulates not otherwise regulated 
**PNOC: Particulates not otherwise classified 
All Energizer Alkaline Manganese Dioxide-Zinc have zero added mercury. 
Applicable Battery Industry Standards 
North America 
Standards 
ANSI C18.1M Part 1  ANSI C18.1M Part 2  ANSI C18.4 
International 
Standards 
IEC 60086-1  IEC 60086-2  IEC 60086-5 
SECTION 5 
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HEALTH AND SAFETY
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting or give food or drink. Seek medical attention immediately. CALL NATIONAL BATTERY INGESTION 
HOTLINE for advice and follow-up (202-625-3333) collect day or night. 
The following instructions apply to exposure of internal components. 
Inhalation:  Provide fresh air and seek medical attention. 
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with soap and water. If a chemical burn occurs or if irritation persists, seek 
medical attention. 
Eye Contact:  Immediately flush eyes thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes, lifting upper and lower lids, until no evidence of the 
chemical remains. Seek medical attention. 
SECTION 6 
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FIRE HAZARD & FIREFIGHTING
In case of fire, it is permissible to use any class of extinguishing medium on these batteries or their packing material. Cool exterior of batteries if 
exposed to fire to prevent rupture. 
Fire fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus. 




