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D. — HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Occupational Exposure Limits (PELs, TLVs, etc.)
8-Hour TWAs: Manganese Dioxide (as Mn) - 5 mg/m
3
(Ceiling) (OSHA); 0.2 mg/m
3
(ACGIH/Duracell)
Potassium Hydroxide - 2 mg/m
3
(Ceiling) (ACGIH)
Graphite (all kinds except fibrous)-2 mg/ m
3
(ACGIH); (synthetic)-15 mg/m
3
(total, OSHA );
5 mg/m
3
(respirable, OSHA)
These levels are not anticipated under normal consumer use conditions.
Warning Signals
Not applicable
Routes/Effects of Exposure
These chemicals and metals are contained in a sealed can. For consumer use, adequate hazard warnings are
included on both the package and on the battery. Potential for exposure should not exist unless the battery
leaks, is exposed to high temperatures or is mechanically, physically, or electrically abused. Contains
concentrated (35%) potassium hydroxide, which is caustic. Anticipated potential leakage of potassium
hydroxide is 2 to 20 ml, depending on battery size. A similar amount of zinc/zinc oxide may also leak.
1. Inhalation
Respiratory (and eye) irritation may occur if fumes are released due to heat or an abundance of
leaking batteries.
2. Ingestion
Not anticipated due to size of batteries; choking may occur with the smaller AAA and AAAA
batteries. Irritation, including caustic burns/injury, may occur following exposure to a leaking
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3. Skin a. Contact
Irritation, including caustic burns/injury, may occur following exposure to a leaking battery.
b. Absorption
Not anticipated
4. Eye Contact
Irritation, including caustic burns/injury, may occur following exposure to a leaking battery.
5. Other
Not applicable
E. — ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
1. Applicable Regulations -
All ingredients listed in TSCA inventory.
2. DOT Hazard Class -
Not applicable
3. DOT Shipping Name -
Not applicable
Please note: These batteries are not regulated by U. S. DOT or international
agencies as hazardous materials or dangerous goods when shipped. Duracell uses
the article name 'Alkaline Batteries - Non-hazardous' on all domestic and
international bills of lading.
Environmental Effects
These batteries pass the U. S. EPA’s Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure and therefore, may be
disposed of with normal waste.
GMEL#
2002.8