Gillette 37 A Street Environment Needham, MA 02492 Health and Safety Tel 781.292.8151 Page 1 of 4 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET NAME: DURACELL PROCELL PROFESSIONAL ALKALINE BATTERIES Effective Date: Rev: CAS NO: 3 Not applicable 11/06/2003 A. IDENTIFICATION Formula: Mixture Mixture % Molecular Weight: NA 35-40 Manganese Dioxide (1313-13-9) 10-25 Synonyms: Zinc (7440-66-6) Procell Alkaline Manganese Dioxide 5-10 Potassium Hydroxide (35%) (1310-58-3) Batteries: PC1300 (D) PC1400 (C) PC1500 (AA) PC2400 (AAA) PC903 (Lantern) PC908 Graphite, natural (7782-42-5) or synthetic 1-5 (6V) PC915 (6V) PC918 (6V) PC1604 (9V) (7440-44-0) PC9100 (N) PC7K67 (J) and batteries comprised of these cells. B. PHYSICAL DATA Boiling Point Melting Point Freezing Point NA F NA C NA F NA C NA F NA C Specific Gravity (H O=1) Vapor Density (air=1) Vapor Pressure 2 F mm Hg NA NA NA Evaporation Saturation in Air Autoignition Temperature ( =1) (by volume Ether F) F C NA NA NA % Volatiles Solubility in Water pH NA NA NA Appearance/Color Cylindrical batteries. Contents dark in color. Flash Point and NA Test Method(s) Flammable Limits in Air (% by volume) % % Lower Upper NA NA C. REACTIVITY Stability stable unstable Polymerization may occur will not occur X X Conditions to Avoid Conditions to Avoid Do not heat, crush, disassemble, short circuit or Not applicable recharge. Incompatible Materials Hazardous Decomposition Products Contents incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Thermal degradation may produce hazardous fumes of zinc and manganese hydrogen gas caustic vapors of potassium hydroxide and other toxic by-products. * IF MULTIPLE INGREDIENTS, INCLUDE CAS NUMBERS FOR EACH NA=NOT AVAILABLE Footnotes Not applicable GMEL 2000.3Page 2 of 4 D. HEALTH HAZARD DATA Occupational Exposure Limits PELs, TLVs, etc.) 8-Hour TWAs: 3 3 Manganese Dioxide (as Mn) - 5.0 mg/m (Ceiling) (OSHA) 0.2 mg/m (ACGIH/Gillette) 3 Potassium Hydroxide - 2 mg/m (Ceiling) (ACGIH) Graphite (all kinds except fibrous) - 2 mg/m (ACGIH (synthetic) 15 mg/m (total, OSHA) 5 mg/m (respirable, OSHA) These levels are not anticipated under normal consumer use conditions. Warning Signals Not applicable Routes/Effects of Exposure These chemicals and metals are contained in a sealed can. For consumer use, adequate hazard warnings are included on both the package and on the battery. Potential for exposure should not exist unless the battery leaks, is exposed to high temperatures or is mechanically, physically, or electrically abused. Contains concentrated (~35%) potassium hydroxide, which is caustic. Anticipated potential leakage volume of potassium hydroxide is 2 to 20 ml, depending on size. A similar amount of zinc may also leak. 1. Inhalation Respiratory (and eye) irritation may occur if fumes are released due to heat or an abundance of leaking batteries. 2. Ingestion Not anticipated due to size of batteries choking may occur with the smaller AAA battery. Irritation, including caustic burns/injury, may occur following exposure to a leaking battery. 3. Skin a. Contact Irritation, including caustic burns/injury, may occur following exposure to a leaking battery b. Absorption Not anticipated. 4. Eye Contact Irritation, including caustic/burns/injury, may occur following exposure to a leaking battery. 5. Other Not applicable E. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT 1. Applicable Regulations All ingredients listed in TSCA inventory. 2. DOT Hazard Class - Not applicable 3. 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 internal bills of lading. Environmental Effects These batteries pass the U. S. EPA s Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure and therefore, may be disposed of with normal waste. GMEL 2000.3