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PRODUCT SAFETY DATA SHEET

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Appearance and Odor

Solid object / no odor

Percent Volatile by Volume (%)

Not applicable for an Article

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)

Not applicable for an Article

Physical State

Solid

Solubility in Water (% by weight)

Not applicable for an Article

SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability: This product is stable.

Incompatibility/Conditions to Avoid: Contents are incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Do not

heat, crush, disassemble, short circuit or recharge.

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

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.

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. No chronic effects would be expected from handling a leaking battery.

Target Organs: Skin, eyes and respiratory system.

Carcinogenicity: None of the components of this product are listed as carcinogens by ACGIH, IARC, NTP

or OSHA.