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Material Safety Data Sheet

GMEL # 2002.9

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SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: DURACELL ALKALINE BATTERIES

Product Identification: Alkaline Manganese Dioxide Cells –

Duracell Designations: 7K67; MN1203; MN1300; MN1400; MN1500; MN2400; MN1604; MN908;

MN918; MN9100; MX1604; MX2500; MX1300; MX1400; MX1500; MX2400

Product Use: Energy Source

MSDS Date of Preparation: August 24, 2009

Company Identification

US Office Canadian Office

Duracell, a division of P&G

Berkshire Corporate Park

14 Research Drive

Bethel, CT USA 06401

(203) 796-4000

Duracell, a division of P&G

4711 Yonge Street

Toronto, Ontario

Canada M2N 6K8

(416) 730-4711

Emergency Phone Number: INFOTRAC Emergency Response Hotline 1-800-535-5053 (US & Canada)

SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Physical Appearance: Copper top battery.

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

CAUTION: May explode or leak, and cause burn injury, if recharged, disposed of in fire, mixed with a

different battery type, inserted backwards or disassembled. Replace all used batteries at the same time. Do

not carry batteries loose in your pocket or purse. Do not remove the battery label.

Potential Health Effects:

The chemicals and metals in this product are contained in a sealed can. Exposure to the contents will not

occur unless the battery leaks, is exposed to high temperatures or is mechanically, physically, or

electrically abused. Damaged battery will release concentrated potassium hydroxide, which is caustic.

Anticipated potential leakage of potassium hydroxide is 2 to 20 mL, depending on battery size.

Eye Contact: Contact with battery contents may cause severe irritation and burns. Eye damage is

possible.

Skin Contact: Contact with battery contents may cause severe irritation and burns.

Inhalation: Inhalation of vapors or fumes released due to heat or a large number of leaking batteries may

cause respiratory and eye irritation.

Ingestion: Swallowing is not anticipated due to battery size. Choking may occur if smaller AAA batteries

are swallowed. Ingestion of battery contents (from a leaking battery) may cause mouth, throat and

intestinal burns and damage.

Summary of content (6 pages)

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Material Safety Data Sheet SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product Name: DURACELL ALKALINE BATTERIES Product Identification: Alkaline Manganese Dioxide Cells – Duracell Designations: 7K67; MN1203; MN1300; MN1400; MN1500; MN2400; MN1604; MN908; MN918; MN9100; MX1604; MX2500; MX1300; MX1400; MX1500; MX2400 Product Use: Energy Source MSDS Date of Preparation: August 24, 2009 Company Identification US Office Duracell, a division of P&G Berkshire Corporate Park 14 Research Drive Bethel, CT USA 0640
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SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Chemical Name Manganese Dioxide Zinc Potassium Hydroxide (35%) Graphite (natural or synthetic) CAS Number 1313-13-9 7440-66-6 1310-58-3 7782-42-5, 7440-44-0 Amount 35-40% 10-25% 5-10% 1-5% SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES Eye Contact: If battery is leaking and material contacts the eye, flush thoroughly with copious amounts of running water for 30 minutes. Seek immediate medical attention.
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SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE Avoid mechanical or electrical abuse. DO NOT short circuit or install incorrectly. Batteries may explode, pyrolize or vent if disassembled, crushed, recharged or exposed to high temperatures. Install batteries in accordance with equipment instructions. Do not mix battery systems, such as alkaline and zinc carbon, in the same equipment. Replace all batteries in equipment at the same time. Do not carry batteries loose in a pocket or bag.
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Hazardous Decomposition Products: Thermal decomposition may produce hazardous fumes of zinc and manganese; caustic vapors of potassium hydroxide and other toxic by-products. Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute Toxicity Data: Manganese Dioxide: LD50 oral rat >3478 mg/kg Potassium Hydroxide: LD50 oral rat 273 mg/kg Chronic Effects: The chemicals in this product are contained in a sealed can and exposure does not occur during normal handling and use.
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Special provisions apply and shippers should consult the most current versions of the transportation regulations. Special Provision A123 in the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and ICAO Technical Instructions and Special Provision 130 in 49 CFR 172.102 of the U.S. DOT regulations require alkaline batteries be packed in such a way to prevent short circuits or generating a dangerous quantity of heat.
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Data supplied is for use only in connection with occupational safety and health. DISCLAIMER: This MSDS 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 Procter & Gamble 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.