Certifications 2

GMEL # 2002.9-EU
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Skin Protection: None required for normal use. Use neoprene, rubber or latex 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: Copper top battery.
Water Solubility: Insoluble
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: This product is stable.
Incompatibility/Conditions to Avoid: Contents are incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Do not
heat, crush, disassemble, short circuit or recharge.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Thermal decomposition may produce hazardous fumes of zinc
and manganese; caustic vapors of potassium hydroxide and other toxic by-products.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Potential Health Effects:
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. Damaged battery will release concentrated potassium hydroxide, which is caustic.
Anticipated potential leakage of potassium hydroxide is 2 to 20 ml, depending on battery size.
Eye Contact: Contact with battery contents may cause severe irritation and burns. Eye damage is
possible.
Skin Contact: Contact with battery contents may cause severe irritation and burns.
Inhalation: Inhalation of vapors or fumes released due to heat or a large number of leaking batteries may
cause respiratory and eye irritation.
Ingestion: Swallowing is not anticipated due to battery size. Choking may occur if smaller AAA batteries
are swallowed. Ingestion of battery contents (from a leaking battery) may cause mouth, throat and
intestinal burns and damage.
Acute Toxicity Data:
Manganese Dioxide: LD50 oral rat >3478 mg/kg
Potassium Hydroxide: LD50 oral rat 273 mg/kg
Chronic Effects: The chemicals in this product are contained in a sealed can and exposure does not
occur during normal handling and use. No chronic effects would be expected from handling a leaking
battery.