SDS

GMEL # 2002.9
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Special provisions apply and shippers should consult the most current versions of the transportation
regulations.
Special Provision A123 in the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and ICAO Technical Instructions and
Special Provision 130 in 49 CFR 172.102 of the U.S. DOT regulations require alkaline batteries be packed in
such a way to prevent short circuits or generating a dangerous quantity of heat. In addition, the IATA
Dangerous Goods Regulations and ICAO Technical Instructions require the words “not restricted” and the
Special Provision number “A123” be provided on the air waybill, when an air waybill is issued. Special
Provision 304 of the IMDG Code (Amdt. 33-06) provides batteries, dry, containing corrosive electrolyte
which will not flow out of the battery if the battery case is cracked are not subject to the provisions of this
Code provided the batteries are securely packed and protected against short-circuits. Examples of such
batteries are alkali-manganese, zinc-carbon, nickel-metal hydride and nickel-cadmium batteries.
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
United States
OSHA Status: While the finished product(s) is considered an article and not covered by the OSHA
Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200, this MSDS contains valuable information critical
to the safe handling and proper use of the product".
EPA TSCA Status: All intentionally-added components of this product are listed on the US TSCA
Inventory.
SARA 313/302/304/311/312 chemicals: Manganese compounds 35-40%, Zinc 10-25%
California: This product has been evaluated and does not require warning labeling under California
Proposition 65.
State Right-to-Know and CERCLA:
The following ingredients present in the finished product are listed on state right-to-know lists or state
worker exposure lists
Ingredient CAS # Level CERCLA
RQ
State
IL MA NJ PA RI
Manganese Dioxide 1313-13-9 35-40% None Y Y N Y Y
Zinc 7440-66-6 10-25% 1000 lb Y Y Y Y N
Potassium Hydroxide 1310-58-3 5-10% 1000 lb Y Y Y Y Y
Graphite 7782-42-5
7440-44-0
1-5% None Y Y N Y Y
Canada All intentionally-added components of this product are listed on the Canadian DSL. This
product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Canadian Controlled Products
Regulations (CPR) and this MSDS contains all information required by the Controlled Products
Regulations.
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
P&G Hazard Rating: Health: 0 Fire: 0 Reactivity: 0
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