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Material Safety Data Sheet
Printing date March 14, 2013 Reviewed on March 14, 2013
Trade name: ALKALINE BATTERY
EU
4 First aid measures
Inhalation: Provide fresh air and seek medical attention.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with soap and water. If a chemical
burn occurs or if irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes, lifting upper
and lower lids, until no evidence of the chemical remains. Seek medical attention.
5 Fire – fighting measures
Hazardous Combustion Products: When burned, hazardous products of combustion including
fume of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and fluorine can occur.
Extinguishing Media: Water, carbon dioxide, dry chemical or foam.
Basic Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear NIOSH/MSHA approved positive pressure self-contained
breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
Unusual Fire &Explosion Hazardous: This material does not represent an unusual fire or
explosion hazardous.
6 Accidental release measures
Spill and leaks are unlikely because cells are contained in a hermetically-sealed case. If the battery
case is breached, don protective clothing that is impervious to caustic materials and absorb or
pack spill residues in inert material. Dispose in accordance with applicable state and federal
regulations.
7 Handling and storage
Do not charge. The batteries should not be opened, destroyed or incinerate, since they may leak
or rupture and release to the environment the ingredients that they contain in the hermetically
sealed container.
Store in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area.
Do not short circuit terminals, or charge the battery, forced over-discharge, throw to fire. Do not
crush or puncture the battery, or immerse in liquids.
Precautions to be taken in handling and storing
Avoid mechanical or electrical abuse. Storage preferably in cool, dry and ventilated area, which is
subject to little temperature change. Do not place the battery near heating equipment, nor expose
to direct sunlight for long periods.
Other Precautions
Batteries may explode or cause burns, if disassembled, crushed or exposed to fire or high
temperatures. Do not short or install with incorrect polarity.