Safety data sheet

Document #: Alk EU PSDS Issue Date: 8/24/2010
Supersedes: GMEL 2002.9-EU Updated: 11/8/2012
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SECTION VII – HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions To Be Taken in Handling: Avoid mechanical or 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.
Precautions To Be Taken in Storage: Store batteries in a dry place at normal room temperature. Do
not refrigerate – this will not make them last longer.
SECTION VIII - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
NOT APPLICABLE – Finished consumer product
SECTION IX - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance (color, physical form, shape): Finished consumer product. AA, AAA, C & D size
batteries have cylindrical (round) shape with Duracell
®
label. 9V battery has rectangular shape with
Duracell
® \
label.
SECTION X - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Finished consumer product – stable under normal conditions of use. Contents are incompatible with
strong oxidizing agents. Do not heat, crush, disassemble, short circuit or recharge.
SECTION XI - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Finished consumer product:
Chronic Effects: No chronic health effects reported.
Target Organs: No target organs reported.
Carcinogenicity: This finished consumer product is not carcinogenic.
SECTION XII - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No eco-toxicity data are available. This product is not expected to present an environmental hazard.
Duracell alkaline batteries do not contain any added mercury, cadmium or lead.
SECTION XIII - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Do not incinerate. Disposal should be in accordance with the EU Battery Directive 206/66/EC. Duracell
alkaline batteries are labeled with “special collection” symbol (as shown) in accordance with the EU
Battery Directive:
SECTION XIV - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Alkaline battery products, covered by this PSDS, in their original form, are considered “dry cell”
batteries and are not regulated for transportation as “DANGEROUS GOODS.” However, special
regulatory provisions apply that require batteries to be packaged in a manner that prevents the generation
of a dangerous quantity of heat and short circuits. Product shipped in its original unopened Duracell
packaging is compliant with the following packaging special provisions:
Ground Transport (ADR/RID): NONE