GILLETTE MEDICAL EVALUATION LABORATORIES -- DURACELL ALKALINE BATTERIES -- 6135-01-162-0943
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:DURACELL ALKALINE BATTERIES MSDS Date:05/30/2001 FSC:6135 NIIN:01-162-0943 Status Code:A === Responsible Party === Company Name:GILLETTE MEDICAL EVALUATION LABORATORIES Address:37 A STREET City:NEEDHAM State:MA ZIP:02494 Country:US Info Phone Num:781-292-8151 Emergency Phone Num:781-292-8151 Resp. Party Other MSDS Num.:GMEL# 2002 CAGE:UO713 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:DURACELL Address:37 A STREET Box:City:NEEDHAM State:MA ZIP:02494 Country:US Phone:781-292-8151 CAGE:UO714 Company Name:GILLETTE MEDICAL EVALUATION LABORATORIES Address:37 A STREET Box:City:NEEDHAM State:MA ZIP:02494 Country:US Phone:781-292-8151 CAGE:UO713 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:MANGANESE DIOXIDE CAS:1313-13-9 RTECS #:OP0350000 Minumum % Wt:35. Maxumum % Wt:40. Other REC Limits:0.2 MG/M3 DURACELL OSHA PEL:C5 MG/M3 ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 Ingred Name:ZINC CAS:7440-66-6 RTECS #:ZG8600000 Minumum % Wt:10. Maxumum % Wt:15. EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS Ingred Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (35%) CAS:1310-58-3 RTECS #:TT2100000 Minumum % Wt:5. Maxumum % Wt:10. OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3 R DUST ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3 C ACGIH STEL:C2 MG/M3 EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS Ingred Name:GRAPHITE, NATURAL (CAS 7782-42-5) 0R GRAPHITE, SYNTHETIC (CAS 7440-44-0), OR CARBON BLACK (1333-86-4) CAS:7782-42-5 RTECS #:MD9659600 Minumum % Wt:1. Maxumum % Wt:5. OSHA PEL:SEE TABLE Z-3 ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3 Ingred Name:ZINC OXIDE CAS:1314-13-2 RTECS #:ZH4810000 Minumum % Wt:0. Maxumum % Wt:1. OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3 R DUST ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 DUST Ingred Name:SOME ALKALINE BATTERIES CONTAIN A DURACELL POWER CHECK BATTERY ENERGY GAUGE, A NONHAZARDOUS CONDUCTIVE STRIP LOCATED UNDERNEATH BATTERY LABEL, THAT INDICATES AMOUNT OF CHARGE IN BATTERY. ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT PROVIDED BY MFR Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGREDIENTS ARE CONTAINED IN A SEALED CAN. EXPOSURE SHOULD NOT EXIST UNLESS BATTERY LEAKS, IS EXPOSED TO HIGH TEMPERATURES, OR IS MECHANICALLY, PHYSICALLY, OR ELECTRICALLY ABUSED. INHALATION: RESPIRAT ORY (AND EYE) IRRITATION MAY OCCUR IF FUMES RELEASED FROM LEAKING BATTERY. INGESTION: NOT ANTICIPATED DUE TO SIZE OF BATTERY. IRRITATION, INCLUDING CAUSTIC BURNS/INJURY MAY OCCUR FOLLOWING EXPOSURE TO LEAKING BATTERY. SKIN CONTACT: IRRITATION, INCLUDING CAUSTIC BURNS/INJURY, MAY OCCUR FOLLOWING EXPOSURE TO A LEAKING BATTERY. EYE CONTACT: IRRITATION, INCLUDING CAUSTIC BURNS/INJURY, MAY OCCUR FOLLOW ING EXPOSURE TO A LEAKING BATTERY. Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT PROVIDED BY MFR Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. INGESTION: CAUSTIC BURNS/INJURY. SKIN: IRRITATION, CAUSTIC BURNS/INJURY. EYES: IRRITATION, CAUSTIC BURNS/INJURY. Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT PROVIDED BY MFR ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:REQUIRED ONLY IN CASES OF A LEAKING BATTERY. EYE CONTACT: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 30 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN CONTACT: IRRIGATE EXPOSED SKIN FOR 15 MINUTES WITH WATER. IF IRRITATION, INJURY, OR PAIN PERSISTS, CONSULT A PHYSICIAN. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. CONTACT PHYSICIAN IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. INGESTION: RINSE MOUTH AND SURROUNDING AREA WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATT ENTION FOR TREATMENT AND TO RULE OUT INVOLVEMENT OF THE ESOPHAGUS AND OTHER TISSUES. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Flash Point:NA Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NA Lower Limits:NA Upper Limits:NA Extinguishing Media:AS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:BATTERIES MAY BURST AND RELEASE HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS WHEN EXPOSED TO A FIRE SITUATION. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:NOTIFY SAFETY PERSONNEL OF LARGE SPILLS. CAUSTIC POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE MAY BE RELEASED FROM LEAKING OR RUPTURED BATTERIES. AVOID EYE OR SKIN CONTACT AND INHALATION OF VAPORS. INCREASE VENTILATION. CLEAN -UP PERSONNEL SHOULD WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE GEAR. Neutralizing Agent:NOT PROVIDED BY MFR ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. AVOID MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL ABUSE. DO NOT SHORT OR INSTALL INCORRECTLY. BATTERIES MAY EXPLODE, PYROLIZE OR VENT IF DISASSEMBLED, CRUSHED, RECHARGED OR EXPOSED TO HIGH TEM PERATURES. INSTALL BATTERIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTIONS. Other Precautions: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 POCKET OR BAG. DO NOT REMOVE B ATTERY TESTER OR BATTERY LABEL. KEEP BATTERIES AWAY FROM SMALL CHILDREN ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:NONE UNDER NORMAL USE CONDITIONS. Ventilation:GENERAL VENTILATION UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. Protective Gloves:NONE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. NEOPRENE, RUBBER/ LATEX-RUBBER GLOVES FOR LEAKERS Eye Protection:NONE UNDER NORMAL USE CONDITIONS. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN HANDLING LEAKERS. Other Protective Equipment:NOT PROVIDED BY MFR, Work Hygienic Practices:NOT PROVIDED BY MFR. Supplemental Safety and Health KEEP BATTERIES AWAY FROM SMALL CHILDREN. ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== HCC:Z7 Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT PROVIDED BY MFR Viscosity:NOT PROVIDED BY MFR. Appearance and Odor:COPPER TOP BATTERY. CONTENTS DARK IN COLOR. Percent Volatiles by Volume:NOT PROVIDED Corrosion Rate:NOT PROVIDED BY MFR ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES CONTENTS INCOMPATABLE WITH STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS. Stability Condition to Avoid:DO NOT HEAT, CRUSH, DISASSEMBLE, SHORT CIRCUIT, OR RECHARGE. Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DEGRADATION MAY PRODUCE HAZARDOUS FUMES OF ZINC AND MANGANESE; HYDROGEN GAS; CAUSTIC VAPORS OF POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE AND OTHER TOXIC BY-PRODUCTS. Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR. ===================== Ecological Information ===================== Ecological:THESE BATTERIES PASS THE U.S. EPA'S TOXICITY CHARACTERISTIC LEACHING PROCEDURE AND THEREFORE, MAY BE DISPOSED OF WITH NORMAL WASTE. ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:INDIVIDUALS MAY DISPOSE OF SPENT BATTERIES WITH HOUSEHOLD TRASH. DURACELL DOES NOT RECOMMEND THAT SPENT BATTERIES BE ACCUMULATED. QUANTITIES OF FIVE GALLONS OR MORE SHOULD BE DISPOSED OF IN A SECURE L ANDFILL, IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROPRIATE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. DO NOT INCINERATE; B ATTERIES MAY EXPLODE AT EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURES. =================== MSDS Transport Information =================== Transport Information:DOT HAZARD CLASS: NOT APPLICABLE. DOT SHIPPING NAME: NOT APPLICABLE. PLEASE NOTE: THESE BATTERIES ARE NOT REGULATED BY U.S. DOT OR INTERNATIONAL AGENCIES AS HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OR DANGEROUS GOODS WHEN SHIPPED. DURACELL USES THE ARTICLE NAME "ALKALINE BATTERIES - NON-HAZARDOUS" ON ALL DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL BILLS OF LADING. ===================== Regulatory Information ===================== Federal Regulatory Information:ALL INGREDIENTS LISTED IN TSCA INVENTORY. ======================= Other Information ======================= Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. 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