Duracell MN918 user manual

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Material Safety Data Sheet


SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: DURACELL ALKALINE BATTERIES
Product Identification: Alkaline Manganese Dioxide Cells –
Duracell Designations: 7K67; MN1203; MN1300; MN1400; MN1500; MN2400; MN1604; MN908;
MN918; MN9100; MX1604; MX2500; MX1300; MX1400; MX1500; MX2400

Product Use: Energy Source
MSDS Date of Preparation: July 1, 2008

Company Identification
US Office Canadian Office
Duracell, a division of P&G Duracell, a d

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SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Chemical Name CAS Number Amount Manganese Dioxide 1313-13-9 35-40% Zinc 7440-66-6 10-25% Potassium Hydroxide (35%) 1310-58-3 5-10% Graphite (natural or synthetic) 7782-42-5, 7440-44-0 1-5% SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES Eye Contact: If battery is leaking and material contacts the eye, flush thoroughly with copious amounts of running water for 30 minutes. Seek immediate medical attention. Skin Contact: If battery is leaking and

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SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE Avoid mechanical or electrical abuse. DO NOT short circuit or install incorrectly. Batteries may explode, pyrolize or vent if disassembled, crushed, recharged or exposed to high temperatures. Install batteries in accordance with equipment instructions. Do not mix battery systems, such as alkaline and zinc carbon, in the same equipment. Replace all batteries in equipment at the same time. Do not carry batteries loose in a pocket or bag. Do not remove battery

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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 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 no

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Special provisions apply and shippers should consult the most current versions of the transportation regulations. SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION United States OSHA Status: While the finished product(s) is considered an article and not covered by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200, this MSDS contains valuable information critical to the safe handling and proper use of the product". EPA TSCA Status: All intentionally-added components of this product are l

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or release to the environment. Procter & Gamble assumed no responsibility for injury to the recipient or third persons, or for any damage to any property resulting from misuse of the product. GMEL # 2002.9 Page 6 of 6