Duracell MN 2400, MN1400, MN918, MX1604, MN908 User Manual

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 Canadian Office

Duracell, a division of P&G
Berkshire Corporate Park
14 Research Drive
Bethel, CT USA 06401
[phone]

Emergency Phone Number: INFOTRAC Emergency Response Hotline [phone] (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.

Duracell, a division of P&G
4711 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M2N 6K8
[phone]

GMEL # 2002.9

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SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical Name CAS Number Amount

Manganese Dioxide 1313-13-9 35-40%
Zinc 7440-66-6 10-25%

Potassium Hydroxide (35%) 1310-58-3 5-10%
Graphite (natural or synthetic) 7782-42-5, 7440-44-0 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.

Skin Contact: If battery is leaking and material contacts the skin, remove any contaminated clothing and
flush exposed skin with copious amounts of running water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation, injury or
pain persists, seek medical attention.

Inhaled: If battery is leaking, contents may be irritating to respiratory passages. Move to fresh air. If
irritation persists, seek medical attention.

Swallowed: If battery contents are swallowed, do not induce vomiting. If the victim is alert, have them
rinse their mouth are the surrounding skin with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek immediate medical
attention.

Note: This MSDS does not include or address the small button cell batteries which can be ingested.

SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Fire and Explosion Hazards: Batteries may burst and release hazardous decomposition products when

exposed to a fire situation.

Extinguishing Media: Use any extinguishing media that is appropriate for the surrounding fire.

Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Firefighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing

apparatus and full protective clothing. Fight fire from a distance or protected area. Cool fire exposed
batteries to prevent rupture. Use caution when handling fire-exposed containers (containers may rocket or
explode in heat of fire).

Hazardous Combustion Products: Thermal degradation may produce hazardous fumes of zinc and
manganese; hydrogen gas, caustic vapors of potassium hydroxide and other toxic by-products.

SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

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.

GMEL # 2002.9

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