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Alkaline Batteries
10/17/03
 2003 EVEREADY BATTERY COMPANY, INC.
Eye Contact: Contents of an open battery can cause severe irritation and chemical burns. 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.
SECTION V - PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
Storage: Store in a cool, well ventilated area. Elevated temperatures can result in shortened battery life.
Mechanical Containment: If potting or sealing the battery in an airtight or watertight container is required,
consult your Eveready Battery Company representative for precautionary suggestions. Batteries normally
evolve hydrogen which, when combined with oxygen from the air, can produce a combustible or explosive
mixture unless vented. If such a mixture is present, short circuits, high temperature, or static sparks can cause
an ignition.
Do not obstruct safety release vents on batteries. Encapsulation (potting) of batteries will not allow cell venting
and can cause high pressure rupture.
Handling: Accidental short circuit for a few seconds will not seriously affect the battery. Prolonged short circuit
will cause the battery to lose energy, and can cause the safety release vent to open. Sources of short circuits
include jumbled batteries in bulk containers, metal jewelry, metal covered tables or metal belts used for
assembly of batteries into devices.
If soldering or welding to the battery is required, consult your Eveready Battery Company representative for
proper precautions to prevent seal damage or short circuit.
Charging: This battery is manufactured in a charged state. It is not designed for recharging. Recharging can
cause battery leakage or, in some cases, high pressure rupture. Inadvertent charging can occur if a battery is
installed backwards.
Labeling: If the Eveready label or package warnings are not visible, it is important to provide a package and/or
device label stating:
WARNING: do not install backwards, charge, put in fire, or mix with other battery types. May explode
or leak causing injury. Replace all batteries at the same time.
Where accidental ingestion of small batteries is possible, the label should include:
Keep away from small children. If swallowed, promptly see doctor; have doctor phone [phone]
collect.
Disposal: Dispose in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations. Appropriate disposal
technologies include incineration and landfilling.
SECTION VI - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Ventilation Requirements: Not necessary under normal conditions.
Respiratory Protection: Not necessary under normal conditions.
Eye Protection: Not necessary under normal conditions. Wear safety glasses with side shields if handling an
open or leaking battery.
Gloves: Not necessary under normal conditions. Use neoprene or natural rubber gloves if handling an open or
leaking battery.
SECTION VII - REGULATORY INFORMATION
The transportation of dry cell batteries manufactured or sold by Eveready Battery Company is not regulated by the U.S. Department
of Transportation or the major international regulatory bodies.
SARA/TITLE III - As an article, this battery and its contents are not subject to the requirements of the Emergency Planning and
Community Right-To-Know Act.