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: July 1, 2008
Company Identification
US Office
Duracell, a division of P&G
Canadian Office
Duracell, a division of P&G
Berkshire Corporate Park
14 Research Drive
Bethel, CT USA 06401
(203) 796-4000
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.
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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. Do not remove battery tester or battery label.
Storage: Store batteries in a dry place at normal room temperature. Do not refrigerate – this will not
make them last longer.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
The following occupational exposure limits are provided for informational purposes. No exposure to the
battery components should occur during normal consumer use.
Chemical Name
Manganese Dioxide
Exposure Limits
5 mg/m3 Ceiling OSHA PEL
0.2 mg/m3 TWA ACGIH TLV
Zinc
None established for zinc metal
Potassium Hydroxide
Graphite (natural-non-fibrous)
2 mg/m3 Ceiling ACGIH TLV
15 mppcf TWA OSHA PEL
2 mg/m3 TWA (respirable dust) ACGIH TLV
5 mg/m3 TWA (respirable dust), 15 mg/m3 TWA
(total dust) OSHA PEL
Graphite (synthetic non-fibrous)
2 mg/m3 TWA (respirable dust) ACGIH TLV
Ventilation: No special ventilation is needed for normal use.
Respiratory Protection: None required for normal use.
Skin Protection: None required for normal use. Use neoprene, rubber or latex gloves when handling
leaking batteries.
Eye Protection: None required for normal use. Wear safety goggles when handling leaking batteries.
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance and Odor: Copper top battery.
Specific Gravity: Not applicable
Water Solubility: Insoluble
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Vapor Density: Not applicable
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Melting Point: Not applicable
Flash Point: Not applicable
Autoignition Point: Not applicable
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.
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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. 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.
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No ecotoxicity data is available. This product is not expected to present an environmental hazard.
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL INFORMATION
Disposal should be in accordance with Federal, state/provincial and local regulations. Products covered
by this MSDS, in their original form, when disposed as waste, are considered non hazardous waste
according to Federal RCRA regulations (40 CFR 261).
Alkaline batteries can be safely disposed of with normal household waste. Due to concerns about mercury
in the municipal solid waste stream, Duracell has voluntarily eliminated all of the added mercury from its
alkaline batteries since 1993. Individual consumers may dispose of spent (used) batteries with household
trash. Duracell does not recommend that spent batteries be accumulated and disposed of in large
quantities. Do not incinerate except for disposal in a controlled incinerator.
Some communities offer recycling or collection of alkaline batteries – contact your local government for
disposal practices in your area.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Products covered by this MSDS, in their original form, are considered “dry cell” batteries and are not
regulated for transportation as “DANGEROUS GOODS.” The batteries must be packaged in a manner
that prevents the generation of a dangerous quantity of heat and short circuits.
For finished packaged product transported by ground (US DOT): – not regulated
For finished packaged product transported by sea (IMDG) – not regulated
For finished packaged product transported by air (IATA): – not regulated
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Special provisions apply and shippers should consult the most current versions of the transportation
regulations.
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
United States
OSHA Status: While the finished product(s) is considered an article and not covered by the OSHA
Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200, this MSDS contains valuable information critical
to the safe handling and proper use of the product".
EPA TSCA Status: All intentionally-added components of this product are listed on the US TSCA
Inventory.
SARA 313/302/304/311/312 chemicals: Manganese compounds 35-40%, Zinc 10-25%
California: This product has been evaluated and does not require warning labeling under California
Proposition 65.
State Right-to-Know and CERCLA:
The following ingredients present in the finished product are listed on state right-to-know lists or state
worker exposure lists
Ingredient
CAS #
Level
CERCLA
RQ
None
1000 lb
1000 lb
None
State
NJ
N
IL
Y
Y
Y
Y
MA
Y
Y
Y
Y
PA
Y
RI
Y
Manganese Dioxide
Zinc
Potassium Hydroxide
Graphite
1313-13-9
7440-66-6
1310-58-3
7782-42-5
7440-44-0
35-40%
10-25%
5-10%
1-5%
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Canada All intentionally-added components of this product are listed on the Canadian DSL. This
product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Canadian Controlled Products
Regulations (CPR) and this MSDS contains all information required by the Controlled Products
Regulations.
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
P&G Hazard Rating: Health: 0
Fire: 0
Reactivity: 0
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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. Each user of this material needs to evaluate the conditions of
use and design the appropriate protective mechanisms to prevent employee exposures, property damage
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or release to the environment. Procter & Gamble assumed no responsibility for injury to the recipient or
third persons, or for any damage to any property resulting from misuse of the product.
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