ANSMANN ANS 1502-0002 Datasheet

1.

Product and Supplier Identification

EMERGENCY CONTACT:

2.

Product and Supplier Identification

Material - Safety - Data Sheet (MSDS)

Ansmann Alkaline (Manganese Dioxide) Batteries

for

No.15

single cells, multi-cell batteries and battery packs

Date of issue: 2011 - 06 - 18 The information contained within is provided as a service to our customers and
Revision no: 7 for their information only. The information and recommendations set forth herein
Revision date: 2019 - 01 - 23 are made in good faith and are believed to be accurate at the date of preparation.
Editor: Ansmann AG ANSMANN AG makes no warranty expressed or implied.

Product name: ANSMANN X-Power / Red Line / HyCell / Industrial / Premium - Alkaline Battery
Designation: Alkaline Battery
Models / types: LR6 (AA); LR03 (AAA); LR14 (C), LR20(D); LR1; 6LR61 (9V E-block); LR61 (AAAA)

Electrochemical system: MnO2 (Manganese Dioxide) (positive electrode)

Zn (negative electrode)

KOH (electrolyte)
Supplier:
Germany ANSMANN AG
Address: Industriestraße 10; 97959 Assamstadt; Germany
Phone / Fax: + 49 (0) 6294 42040 / + 49 (0) 6294 420444
Home / email: ansmann.de / [e-mail]

Subsidiaries:

1/6

United Kingdom ANSMANN UK LTD.
Address: Units 11-12, RO24, Harlow Business Park, Harlow, Essex. CM19 5QB. UK
Phone / Facsimile: [phone] / [phone]
email:

Hong Kong ANSMANN Energy Int. LTD.
Address: Unit 3117-18, 31/F; Tower 1; Millenium City 1; No. 388 Kwun Tong Road;

[e-mail]

Kwun Tong, kowloon; Hong-Kong

[e-mail]

China HuiZhou City ANSMANN Trading Co. LTD
Address: Da Lian Industrial Park, Rengtu Village Ruhu Town Huicheng District,

516169 Huizhou City Guangdong, China

[e-mail]

Sweden ANSMANN Nordic AB
Address: Victor Hasselblads Gata 11, 421 31 Västra Frölunda, Sweden

[e-mail]

France Ansmann Energy France
Address: 5, Place Copernic; Immeuble Boréal - Courcouronnes; F-91023 Evry Cedex;

France

For chemical emergency (spill, leak, fire, exposure or accident)

call phone no.: [phone]

The Alkaline batteries described in this MSDS are hermetically sealed units, which are
not hazardous when used according to the recommendations of the manufacturer.
Under normal condition of use of the batteries, the electrode materials and the liquid electrolyte they
contain are non-reactive provided the battery integrity is maintainted.
Risk of exposure exists only in case of mechanical, electrical or thermal abuse. Thus the batteries should
not short circuited, recharged, punctured, incinerated, crushed, immersed in water, force discharged or
exposed to temperatures above the temperature range of the cell or battery.
In these cases there is risk of fire or explosion.

3.

Composition and Informations on Ingredients

4.

First Aid Measures

Inhalation:

Skin Contact:

Eye Contact:

Ingestion:

Further treatment:

5.

Fire Fighting Measures

Fire and explosion hazards:

Suitable extinguishing

Extinguishing media with limited

suitability:

Special fire fighting

procedures:

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

Material - Safety - Data Sheet (MSDS)

Ansmann Alkaline (Manganese Dioxide) Batteries

for

No.15

single cells, multi-cell batteries and battery packs

IMPORTANT NOTE: The product is a manufactured article as described in 29 CFR 1910.1200. The battery
cell is contained in a hermetically-sealed case, designed to withstand temperatures and pressures
encountered during normal use. As a result, during normal use, hazardous materials are fully contained inside
the battery cell. The battery cell should not be opened or exposed to heat because exposure to the following
ingredients contained within could be harmful under some circumstances. The following information is
provided for the user's information only.

Ingredient Content CAS No.

Manganese Dioxide 30 - 50% 1313-13-9

ACGIH (TLV)

0.2mg/m

R Phrases Classification

20/22 Xn

(MnO2)

Graphite (C) 2 - 6%

Zinc (Zn) 10 - 25% 7440-66-6

Zinc Oxide (ZnO) 1314-13-2

< 1%

Potassium Hydroxide 2 - 16% 1310-58-3

7782-42-5

2mg/m

none established

10mg (as ZnO dust)/m

2mg/m

50/53 N

22 Xn

(KOH)

Brass 0 - 5% 12597-71-6

Stainless Steel (Fe) 15 - 30% 7439-89-6

none established

2/6

Lead (Pb) < 0.004% 7439-92-1 0.025mg/m

Cadmium (Cd) < 0.0003%

Mercury (Hg)

see chapter no.12

< 0.0005%

7440-43-9 0.01mg/m

7439-97-6

Paper, Water, Plastic residue

If battery is leaking, contents may be irritating to respiratory passages.

Move to fresh air. If irritation persists, seek medical advice.

Wash off skin thoroughly with water. Remove contaminated clothing and

wash before re-use. In severe cases obtain medical attention.

Irrigate thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes.Lifting upper and lower lids,

until no evidence of the chemical remains. Obtain medical attention.

Wash out mouth thoroughly with water. Do not induce vomiting or give food

or drink. Seek medical attention immediately.

All cases of eye contamination, persistent skin irritation and casualities who

have swallowed this substance or been affected by breathing its vapours should

be seen by a doctor.

0.025mg/m

Batteries may burst and release hazardous decomposition products when

exposed to a fire situation.

media: Use foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide (CO2), as appopriate

Water is only appllicable for incipient fire.

Firefighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus

and full protective clothing. Fight fire from a distance or protected area.

Hazardous combustion

products:

6.

Accidental Release Measures

7.

Precautions for safe Handling and Use

Storage:

Mechanical

Containment:

Handling:

Charging:

Do not charge this batteries!

Disposal:

8.

Special Protection Information

Ventilation Requirements:

Respiratory Protection:

Eye Protection:

Hand Protection:

9.

Physical and Chemical Properties

Material - Safety - Data Sheet (MSDS)

Ansmann Alkaline (Manganese Dioxide) Batteries

for

No.15

single cells, multi-cell batteries and battery packs

Thermal degradation may produce hazardous fumes of zinc and manganese,

hydrogen gas, caustic vapors of potassium hydroxide and other toxic by-products.

Notify safety personnel of large spills. Caustic potassium hydroxide may be released from leaking or
ruptured batteries. Clean-up personnel should wear appropriate protective clothing to avoid eye and skin
contact and inhalation of vapors or fumes. Increase ventilation. Carefully collect batteries and place in an
appropriate container for disposal.

Store batteries in a dry place at normal room temperature.

Do not refrigerate – this will not make them last longer.

Elevated temperatures can result in shortened battery life. Temperautes above

100°C may result in battery leakage and rupture.

If potting or sealing the battery in an airtight or watertight container is required,

consult Ansmann AG representative for precautionary suggestions. Do not

obstruct safety release vents on batteries. Encapsulation of batteries will not

allow cell venting and can cause high pressure rupture.

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 the battery label.

3/6

This battery type is manufactured in a

ready-to-use-state. It is not designed for recharging.

Recharging can cause battery leakage, or in some cases, can cause the safety release vent to open.
Inadvertent charging can occur if a battery is installed backwards.

Dispose in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations.

Not necessary under normal conditions. Room ventilation may be required in

areas where there are open or leaking batteries.

Not necessary under normal conditions. Avoid exposure to electrolyte fumes from

open or leaking battery. In all fire situations, use self-contained breathing

apparatus

Not necessary under normal conditions. Wear safety glasses with side shields

if handling an open or leaking battery.

Not necessary under normal conditions. Use neoprene or natural rubber gloves

if handling an open or leaking battery

Appearance: small round cylinders Odour: n/a

Vapour Density: n/a Vapour Pressure: n/a

Boiling Point: n/a VOC Content: n/a

Evaporation Rate: n/a Solubility in Water: n/a

Specific Gravity: not determined pH: not determined

10.

Stability and Reactivity

Conditions to avoid:

Hazardous decomposition

products:

Hazardous polymerization:

11.

Toxicological Information

Potential Health Effects:

Inhalation:

Skin contact:

Eye contact:

Ingestion:

Acute Toxicity Data:

Chronic Effects:

Target Organs:

Carcinogenicity:

12.

Ecological Information

Material - Safety - Data Sheet (MSDS)

Ansmann Alkaline (Manganese Dioxide) Batteries

for

No.15

single cells, multi-cell batteries and battery packs

Product is stable under conditions described in Section 7.

Heat above 100° or incinerate. Deform. Mutilate. Crush. Pierce. Disassemble.

Recharge. Short circuit. Expose over a long period to humid conditions.

Thermal decomposition may produce hazardous fumes of zinc and manganese;

caustic vapors of potassium hydroxide and other toxic by-products.

Will not occur.

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 up to 20 ml,

depending on battery size. A similar amount of zinc may also leak.

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

batteries may cause respiratory and eye irritation.

Contact with battery contents may cause severe irritation and burns.

4/6

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

is possible.

For big Alkaline batteries (e.g. D, C, AA-size) swallowing is not anticipated due to

battery size. Choking may occur if smaller batteries are swallowed.

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

intestinal burns and damage.

Manganese Dioxide: LD50 oral rat >3478 mg/kg

Potassium Hydroxide: LD50 oral rat 273 mg/kg

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.

Skin, eyes and respiratory system.

None of the components of this product are listed as carcinogens by the EU

Directive on the classification and labeling of substances.

ANSMANN primary alkaline cells / batteries described in this MSDS do not contain heavy metals as defined
by the European Directive 2006/66/EC Article 21; they comply with the chemical composition
requirements of this directive.

Mercury has not been "intentionally introduced (as distinguished from mercury that may be incidentally present
in other materials)" in the sense of the USA "Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act"
(May 13 1996).

The Regulation on Mercury Content Limitation for Batteries promulgated on 1997-12-31 by the China
authorities including the State Administration of Light Industry and the State Environmental Protection
Administration defines 'low mercury' as 'mercury content by weight in battery as less than 0.025%' , and
mercury free' as 'mercury content by weight in battery as less than 0.0001%'. And therefore: Ansmann
cylindrical primary alkaline cells/batteries belong to the category of mercury-free battery (mercury content
lower than 0.0001%).

13.

Disposal Information

Portable Batteries Association

(http://www.epbaeurope.net/legislation_national.html)

14.

Transport Information

USA: 49 CFR

§ 172.102 Special Provision 130: "For other than a dry battery specifically covered by another

entry in the

§ 172.101. table, "Batteries, dry" are not subject to the requirements of this subchapter when they

Material - Safety - Data Sheet (MSDS)

Ansmann Alkaline (Manganese Dioxide) Batteries

for

No.15

single cells, multi-cell batteries and battery packs

Do not incinerate, recharge, disassemble short, or subject cells to temperatures in excess of 100°C.
Such abuse can result in loss of seal, leakage, and / or cell explosion.

In order to avoid short circuit and heating, used Ansmann primary alkaline cells / batteries should never be
stored or transported in bulk. Proper measures against short circuit are:

- Storage of batteries in original packaging

- Coverage of the terminals

Dispose of in accordance with appropriate national and local regulations.

USA: Primary alkaline batteries (manganese-dioxide batteries) are classified by the federal government as
non-hazardous waste and are safe for disposal in the normal municipal waste stream.

In the European Union, manufacturing, handling and disposal of batteries is regulated on the basis of the
DIRECTIVE 2006/66/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 6 September 2006 on
batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators and repealing Directive 91/157/EEC.
Customers find detailed information on disposal in their specific countries using the web site of the European

Importers and users outside EU should consider the local laws and rules.

The described ANSMANN primary alkaline cells / batteries are considered to be "dry cell" batteries and are
unregulated for purposes of transportation by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), International
Civic Aviation Administration (ICAO), International Air Transport Association (IATA), the International Maritime
Organization (IMO), the "Accord Europeèn Relatif au Transport International des Merchandises Dangereuses
par Route" (ADR) and the "Règlement concernant le transport international ferroviaire de marchandises
Dangereuses" (RID).

5/6

IATA DGR: Special Provision A123: "Examples of such batteries are: alkali-manganese, zinc-carbon
and nickel-cadmium batteries. Any electrical battery…having the potential of a dangerous
evolution of heat must be prepared for transport as to prevent:
(a) a short circuit (e.g. in the case of batteries, by the effective insulation of exposed terminals…)
(b) an accidential activation
The words “Not Restricted” and the Special Provision number must be included in the description of the
substance on the Air Waybill as required by 8.2.6, when an Air Waybill is issued.

EU: As primary alkaline cells/batteries are not explicitly mentioned in RID/ADR, there are no special
Dangerous Goods shipment requirements for these products.

are securely packaged and offered for transportation in a manner that prevents the dangerous evolution of heat
(for example, by the effective insulation of exposed terminals) and protects against short circuits".

Code of practice for packaging and shipment of primary batteries given in IEC 60086-1: The packaging shall
be adequate to avoid mechanical damage during transport, handling and stacking. The materials and pack
design shall be chosen so as to prevent the development of unintentional electrical conduction, corrosion of
the terminals and ingress of moisture. Shock and vibration shall be kept to a minimum. For instance, boxes
should not be thrown off trucks, slammed into position or piled so high as to overload battery containers below.
protection from inclement weather should be provided.

15.

Regulatory Information

Marking consideration:

Water hazard class:

16.

Other Information

Classification:

R-Phrases:

Material - Safety - Data Sheet (MSDS)

Ansmann Alkaline (Manganese Dioxide) Batteries

for

No.15

single cells, multi-cell batteries and battery packs

According to Directive 2006/66/EC of THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF

THE COUNCIL of 6 September 2006 on batteries and accumulators and waste

batteries and accumulators and repealing Directive 91/157/EEC primary alkaline

cylindrical cells/batteries of size LR6, LR14, LR20, LR1 and 6LR61 have to be

marked with the crossed bin on the battery casing, those of size LR03 have to be

marked with the crossed bin on the packaging.

(according to German Federal Water Management Act)

non-water pollution according to VwVwS Appendix 1

Full text of Classification and R-phrases referred to under section 3

Xn Harmful

C Corrosive

N Dangerous for the environment

20/22 Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed

22 Harmful if swallowed

35 Causes severe burns

50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term

adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

6/6

This information has been compiled from sources considered to be dependable and is, to the best of our
knowledge and belief, accurate and reliable as of the date compiled. However, no representation, warranty
(either expressed or implied ) or guarantee is made to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the
information contained herein.
This information relates to the specific materials designated and may not be valid for such material used in
combination with any other materials or in any process. It is the user’s responsibility to satisfy himself as to
the suitability and completeness of this information for his particular use.
Ansmann AG does not accept liability for any loss or damage that may occur, whether direct, indirect, incidental
or consequential, from the use of this information. Ansmann AG does not offer warranty against patent
infringement