Article Information Sheet (AIS) Formerly known as MSDS/PSDS document for Shippers This Article Information Sheet (AIS) provides relevant battery information to retailers, consumers, OEMs and others users requesting a GHS-compliant SDS. Articles, such as batteries, are exempt from GHS SDS classification criteria. The GHS criteria is not designed or intended to be used to classify the physical, health and environmental hazards of an article. Branded consumer batteries are defined as electro-technical devices. The design, safety, manufacture, and qualification of branded consumer batteries follow ANSI and IEC battery standards. This document is based on principles set forth in the following hazard communication approaches: ANSI Z-400.1, GHS, JAMP AIS, and IEC 62474. 1. Document Information Document Name Duracell Alkaline Batteries (Major and Specialty Cells) Document ID AIS-ALK Issue Date 1-May-15 Preparer Global Product Stewardship Last Revision 2/29/2016 Information Contact moquet.l duracell.com 2. Company Information Name & Address Duracell Global Business Unit, 14 Research Drive, Bethel, CT USA 06801 Telephone (203) 796- 4430 Website www.duracell. com Consumer Relations North America: 1-800-551-2355 (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST) 3. Article Information Description Duracell branded consumer alkaline battery Product Category Electro-technical device Use Portable power source for electronic devices Global sub-brands (Retail) Coppertop, Plus, Quantum, Simply, Turbo, Ultra, Basic, TurboMax Global sub-brands (B2B) Procell, Industrial, OEM/OEA Major Cells - Sizes/Part Numbers (AA) MN/MX 1500 (AAA) MN/MX 2400 (AAAA) MN/MX 2500 ( C) MN/MX 1400 (D) MN/MX 1300 (9V) MN/MX1604 Specialty Cells - Sizes/Part Numbers MN11, MN21, MN27, MN175, PX76 (LR44), PX28, PX625, (LR09), LR43, LR54, N, J, 4.5V, 625A Lanterns - Part Numbers MN903, MN908, MN915, MN918 MN1203 Principles of Operation A battery powers a device by converting stored chemical energy into electrical energy. Representative Product Images Major Cells Major Cells Lantern Specialty 4. Article Construction Applicable Battery Industry Standards ANSI C18.1M Part 1, ANSI C18.1M Part 2, ANSI C18.4, IEC 60086-1, IEC 60086-2, IEC 60086-5 Electro-technical System Alkaline Manganese Dioxide Electrode - Negative Zinc (CAS 7440-66-6) 10-25% Electrode - Positive Manganese Dioxide (CAS 1313-13-9) 35-40% Electrolyte Alkali Metal Hydroxide (aqueous potassium hydroxide - CAS 1310-58-3) 5-10% Materials of Construction - Can Nickel Plated Steel Declarable Substances N o n e (IEC 62474 Criteria 1) Mercury Free Battery Y es (ANSI C18.4M <5ppm) Small Cell or Battery Sizes: AAA and Specialty Cells fit inside a specially designed test cylinder 2.25 inches (57.1mm) (ANSI C18.1M Part 2 IEC 60086-5) long by 1.25 inches (31.70 mm) wide. AIS-ALK OEM 1 of 4Article Information Sheet (AIS) Formerly known as MSDS/PSDS document for Shippers 5. Health & Safety Ingestion/Small Parts Warning Required for Small Cell or Battery (Sizes: AAA and Specialty Cells): Keep away from children. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately. Normal Conditions of Use Exposure to contents inside the sealed battery will not occur unless the battery leaks, is exposed to high temperatures, or is mechanically abused. Note to Physician A damaged battery will release concentrated and caustic potassium hydroxide. First Aid - If swallowed Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately. USA CALLS ONLY - CALL 24- HOUR NATIONAL BATTERY INGESTION HOTLINE: (202) 625-3333 - COLLECT. First Aid - Eye Contact Flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical care if irritation persists. First Aid - Skin Contact Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin with soap and water. Seek medical care if irritation persists. First Aid - Inhalation Remove to fresh air. Battery Safety Standards & Testing Duracell batteries meet the requirements of ANSI C18. 1M Part 2 and IEC 60086-5. These standards specify tests and requirements for alkaline batteries to ensure safe operation under normal use and reasonably foreseeable misuse. The test regimes assess three conditions of safety. These are: 1-Intended use simulation: Partial use, vibration, thermal shock, and mechanical shock 2-Reasonably foreseeable misuse: Incorrect installation, external short-circuit, free fall (user- drop), over-discharge, and crush 3-Design consideration: Thermal abuse, mold stress Precautionary Statements CAUTION: Batteries 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. Keep small batteries (i.e., AAA) away from children. If swallowed, consult a physician at once. 6. Fire Hazard & Firefighting Fire Hazard Batteries may rupture or leak if involved in a fire. Extinguishing Media Use any extinguishing media appropriate for the surrounding area. Fires Involving Large Quantities of Large quantities of batteries involved in a fire will rupture and release caustic potassium Batteries hydroxide. Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing. 7. Handling & Storage Handling Precautions Avoid mechanical and electrical abuse. Do not short circuit or install incorrectly. Batteries may rupture or vent if disassembled, crushed, recharged or exposed to high temperatures. Install batteries in accordance with equipment instructions. Storage Precautions Store batteries in a dry place at normal room temperature. Refrigeration does not make them last longer. Spills of Large Quantities of Loose Notify spill personnel of large spills. Irritating and flammable vapors may be released from Batteries (unpackaged) leaking or ruptured batteries. Spread batteries apart to stop shorting. Eliminate all ignition sources. Evacuate area and allow vapors to dissipate. Clean-up personnel should wear appropriate PPE to avoid eye and skin contact and inhalation of vapors or fumes. Increase ventilation. Carefully collect batteries and place in appropriate container for disposal. Remove any spilled liquid with absorbent material and contain for disposal. 8. Disposal Considerations (GHS Section 13) Collection & Proper Disposal Dispose of used (or excess) batteries in compliance with federal, state/provincial and local regulations. Do not accumulate large quantities of used batteries for disposal as accumulations could cause batteries to short-circuit. Do not incinerate. In countries, such as Canada and the EU, where there are regulations for the collection and recycling of batteries, consumers should dispose of their used batteries into the collection network at municipal depots and retailers. They should not dispose of batteries with household trash. AIS-ALK OEM 2 of 4