GILLETTE MEDICAL EVALUATION LABORATORIES -- DURACELL ALKALINE BATTERIES  -- 6135-01-162-0943
<pre>=====================  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  =======================

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