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Product Safety Data Sheet (PSDS)

NIMH EU PSDS

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SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE

COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

Product Name: DURACELL NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES (Low

Self-Discharge)

Product Identification: Nickel Metal Hydride (Low Self-Discharge) Cells -

Product Designations:

Battery Name/Size Duracell Designation IEC Designation

Duracell DX1300 D DX1300 HR20

Duracell DX1400 C DX1400 HR14

Duracell DX1500 AA DX1500 HR6

Duracell DX2400 AAA DX2400 HR9V

Duracell DX1604 9V DX1604 HR03

Product Use: Energy Source

SDS Date of Preparation: July 1, 2008; Updated 11/14/2012

Company Identification:

European Office US Office

Procter& Gamble SARL

Route de Saint-Georges 47

1213 Petit-Lancy, 1,

Geneva, Switzerland

Telephone: +41-58-004-6111

Duracell, a P&G Business

Berkshire Corporate Park

Bethel, CT 06801 USA

Telephone: 203-796-4000

Emergency Phone Number: See Section XIV

SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Physical Appearance: Cylindrical batteries

CAUTION: Never mix NiMH batteries with NiCd or any other type of battery. Keep batteries away from

fire or explosion may occur. For proper insertion, please observe pole indications (+/-). Never use

different battery types or systems at the same time. Do not carry batteries loose in your pocket or purse. If

the cell is abusively opened the electrodes may react with air and ignite.

EU Classification of Preparation: Not classified as a dangerous preparation.

SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical Name CAS Number EINECS

Number

Amount Classification

Nickel-Cobalt-Manganese-

Aluminum Alloy

7440-02-0/

7440-48-4/

7439-96-5/

7429-90-5

231-111-4

213-158-0

213-105-1

231-072-3

20-40 % Carc Cat 3, Xn,

R40, R42/43,

R53

Nickel-Cobalt- Zinc Alloy 7440-02-0/

7440-48-4/

7440-66-6

231-158-0 15-25 % Carc Cat 3, Xn,

R40, R42/43,

R50/53

Nickel 7440-02-0 231-111-4 5-15 % Carc Cat 3, Xi,

Summary of content (7 pages)

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Product Safety Data Sheet (PSDS) SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING Product Name: DURACELL NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES (Low Self-Discharge) Product Identification: Nickel Metal Hydride (Low Self-Discharge) Cells Product Designations: Battery Name/Size Duracell DX1300 D Duracell DX1400 C Duracell DX1500 AA Duracell DX2400 AAA Duracell DX1604 9V Duracell Designation DX1300 DX1400 DX1500 DX2400 DX1604 IEC Designation HR20 HR14 HR6 HR9V HR03
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Iron Potassium Hydroxide (35%) 7439-89-6 1310-58-3 231-096-4 215-181-3 2-40 % 1-5 % Sodium Hydroxide Lithium Hydroxide 1310-73-2 1310-65-2 215-185-5 215-183-4 1-5 % 1-5 % R40, R43 None C, Xn, R22, R35 C, R35 C, R34 SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES General Advice: The chemicals and metals in this product are contained in a sealed can. Exposure to the contents will not occur unless the battery leaks, is exposed to high temperatures or is mechanically, physically, or electrically abused.
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Notify safety personnel of large spills. Caustic vapors may be released from leaking or ruptured batteries. Clean-up personnel should wear appropriate protective clothing to avoid eye and skin contact and inhalation of vapors or fumes. Increase ventilation. Carefully collect batteries and place in an appropriate container for disposal. SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE Avoid mechanical or electrical abuse. DO NOT short circuit or install incorrectly.
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2 mg/m3 VL Belgium 2 mg/m3 Ceiling Denmark LV 2 mg/m3 STEL UK WEL Lithium Hydroxide Ventilation: No special ventilation is needed for normal use. Respiratory Protection: None required for normal use. Skin Protection: None required for normal use. Use neoprene, rubber or nitrile gloves when handling leaking batteries. Eye Protection: None required for normal use. Wear safety goggles when handling leaking batteries. SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance and Odor: Various size battery packs.
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Acute Toxicity Data: Nickel: LDLo oral rat 5000 mg/kg Cobalt: LD50 oral rat 6171 mg/kg Manganese: LD50 oral rat 9000 mg/kg Potassium Hydroxide: LD50 oral rat 273 mg/kg Sodium Hydroxide: LDLo oral rabbit 500 mg/kg Iron: LD50 oral rat 30,000 mg/kg Lithium Hydroxide: LD50 oral rat 210 mg/kg; LC50 inhalation rat 960 mg/m3/4 hr Chronic Effects: The chemicals in this product are contained in a sealed can and exposure does not occur during normal handling and use.
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For Transportation Emergencies: CALL 1+703-3887 (CHEMTREC) SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION EU Classification of Preparation: Not classified as a dangerous preparation EU Battery Directive: Duracell alkaline batteries comply with the substance restriction limits and labeling requirements set forth in the EU Battery Directive 2006/66/EC and as a result contain <0.0005% (5 ppm) mercury, <0.002% (20 ppm) cadmium and <0.004% (40 ppm) lead.
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or release to the environment. Procter & Gamble assumed no responsibility for injury to the recipient or third persons, or for any damage to any property resulting from misuse of the product.