SDS
Safety Data Sheet
According to HCS-2012 APPENDIX D TO ยง1910.1200
Version: 1.0/EN
Revision date: 29/04/2015
Product name: Alkaline battery
Issue date: 11/11/2015
Report No.: NCT151111094M1-1
(a) Mixtures information
Chemical name
CAS No.
Concentration%
Manganese dioxide
1313-13-9
41.8
Nickel-containing steels
12681-83-3
16
Potassium hydroxide
1310-58-3
15
Zinc
7440-66-6
16
Water
7732-18-5
8.2
Graphite
7782-42-5
3
4. First-aid measures
(a) Description of first aid measures
General Advice First aid is upon rupture of sealed battery.
Eye contact:
Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Keep
eye wide open while rinsing. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue
rinsing. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists. Do not rub affected area.
Skin contact:
Remove contaminated clothes and rinse the skin with plenty of water. Get medical advice /
attention if you feel unwell.
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, (trained
personnel should) give oxygen. Get medical advice / attention if you feel unwell.
Ingestion:
Rinse mouth immediately and drink plenty of water. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Do NOT induce vomiting. Get medical aid.
Self-protection of
the first aider
Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, take precautions to
protect themselves and prevent spread of contamination.
(b) Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
Contact with internal components may cause allergic skin sensitization (rash) and irritate eyes, skin, nose, throat,
respiratory system. Cobalt and Cobalt compounds are considered to be possible human carcinogen(s).
(c) Immediate medical attention and special treatment
No information available.
5. Fire-fighting measures
(a) Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media:
Use foam, dry powder or dry sand, CO
2
as appropriate.
Unsuitable extinguishing media:
No information available.
(b) Special hazards arising from the chemical
Under fire conditions, batteries may burst and release hazardous decomposition products when exposed to a fire
situation. This could result in the release of flammable or corrosive materials. Hazardous combustion products: CO,
CO
2
, Metal oxides, Irritating fumes.