Certifications 2

Safety Data Sheet
Edition: 2017-04-04 / Version: 15
Alkaline-Batteries Page 1 / 4
Alkaline-
Batteries
1. IDENTIFICATION
Alkaline-Batteries Sizes all
VARTA Consumer Batteries Alfred-Krupp-Str. 9 73479 Ellwangen/Germany
GmbH & Co. KGaA Phone ++49 (0) 7961 / 83-0
Fax ++49 (0) 800 / 8278274
Emergency Telephone Number: ++49 (0) 911 / 65372260
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2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Note: The batteries described in this Safety Data Sheet are sealed and are not
harmful, as long as they are used in compliance with the manufacturer
instructions. The content of the battery housing does not create a hazard,
as long as the integrity of the battery housing is not affected by abuse
(mechanicel, thermal, electrical). Fire, explosion and severe, burn hazard
in such abuse conditions may occur.
Warning: Do not charge, short circuit, puncture, deform, disassemble, heat above
85 ºC, incinerate or expose contents to water. Keep batteries away from
small children. International Standard IEC 60086-5 contains more
detailed information on safety of alkaline batteries.
GHS Classification: N/A
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3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION on INGREDIENTS
Substance Approximate percent
of total weight
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Manganese Dioxide (MnO
2
) 24 - 43
Zinc (Zn) 9 - 18
Graphite (C) 2 - 5
Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) 3 - 8
Steel 14 - 26
Zinc Oxide (ZnO) < 0.5
Water, paper, plastic (Polyamide, Teflon), other balance
Mercury (Hg) 0.00003
Lead (Pb) 0.0001 – 0.003
Cadmium (Cd) 0.00002