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Safety Data Sheet for Cylindrical Alkaline Battery
Document Number: SDS100 Revision: 04
Remark: “N.A.” is indicated if not applicable.
Section IX – Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state: Stainless steel top battery
Colour: Contents dark and gray in colour
Odour: N.A.
Melting point: N.A.
Boiling point: N.A.
Flash point: N.A.
Explosion limit: Not available
Ignition temperature: Not available
Vapour pressure: Not available
Specific gravity: N.A.
Solubility in water: N.A.
Solubility in other solvents: N.A.
PH value: Not available
Partition coefficient: Not available
Viscosity: Not available
Section X – Stability and Reactivity
Thermal decomposition: Batteries may burst and release hazardous decomposition products when exposed to fire.
Substances to avoid: Strong oxidation agents.
Hazardous reactions: Contents incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous decomposition products: Thermal degradation may produce hazardous fumes of zinc and manganese;
hydrogen gas; caustic vapors of potassium hydroxide and other toxic by-products.
Section XI – Toxicological Information
Toxicity information is available on the battery ingredients noted in Section III, but in general, N.A. to intact batteries
Chronic health effects: N.A.
Section XII – Ecological Information
Not available.
Section XIII – Disposal Considerations
Product: Dispose in accordance with appropriate regulations. If in doubt, contact your local government office
concerned for information. Do not incinerate, since batteries may explode at excessive temperatures.
Date of prepared: 17 Sep 2019