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Duracell Alkaline Batteries (Major and Specialty Cells)
Major Cells SpecialtyMajor Cells Lantern
3. Article Information
Duracell branded consumer alkaline battery
Electro‐technical device
4. Article Construction
A battery powers a device by converting stored chemical energy into electrical energy.
Major Cells: AA,AAA, C, D & 9V
Portable power source for electronic devices
Coppertop, Plus, Quantum, Simply, Turbo, Ultra, Basic, TurboMax
Procell, Industrial, OEM/OEA
Use
Global sub‐brands (Retail)
Global sub‐brands (B2B)
Sizes
Representative Product Images
This Article Information Sheet (AIS) provides relevant battery information to retailers, consumers, OEMs and others users
requesting a GHS‐compliant SDS. Articles, such as batteries, are exempt from GHS SDS classification criteria. The GHS criteria is
not designed or intended to be used to classify the physical, health and environmental hazards of an article. Branded consumer
batteries are defined as electro‐technical devices. The design, safety, manufacture, and qualification of branded consumer
batteries follow ANSI and IEC battery standards. This document is based on principles set forth in the following hazard
communication approaches: ANSI Z‐400.1, GHS, JAMP AIS, and IEC 62474.
P&G Duracell Global Business Unit, 14 Research Drive, Bethel, CT USA 06801
(203) 796‐ 4430
www.duracell. com
1. Document Information
Website
Information Contact
Name & Address
Telephone
Document ID
Issue Date
Version
Preparer
Last Revision
AIS‐ALK
1‐May‐15
Document Name
Description
Product Category
Alkaline Manganese Dioxide
Zinc (CAS # 7440‐66‐6)
Manganese Dioxide (CAS # 1313‐13‐9)
Alkali Metal Hydroxide (aqueous potassium hydroxide ‐ CAS # 1310‐58‐3)
Declarable Substances
(IEC 62474 Criteria 1)
5. Health & Safety
Nickel Plated Steel
None
Electrode ‐ Negative
Electrode ‐ Positive
Electrolyte
Materials of Construction ‐ Can
Yes
Small Cell or Battery
(ANSI C18.1M Part 2; IEC 60086‐5)
Sizes: AAA and Specialty Cells fit inside a specially designed test cylinder 2.25 inches
(57.1mm) long by 1.25 inches (31.70 mm) wide.
Applicable Battery Industry
Standards
ANSI C18.1M Part 1, ANSI C18.1M Part 2, ANSI C18.4, IEC 60086,1, IEC 60086‐2, IEC
60086‐5
Sizes
Sizes Lanterns: MN903, MN908, MN915, MN918; MN1203
Principles of Operation
1
Global Product Stewardship
New
moquet.l@pg.com
Specialty Cells: AAAA, MN11. MN21, MN27, MN175, PX76 (LR44), PX28, PX625, (LR09),
LR43, LR54, N, J, 4.5V, 625A
Consumer Relations North America: 1‐800‐551‐2355 (9:00 AM ‐ 5:00 PM EST)
2. Company Information
Mercury Free Battery
(ANSI C18.4M <5ppm)
Electro‐technical System
Article Information Sheet (AIS)
Handling Precautions
Storage Precautions
Avoid mechanical and electrical abuse. Do not short circuit or install incorrectly.
Batteries may rupture or vent if disassembled, crushed, recharged or exposed to high
temperatures. Install batteries in accordance with equipment instructions.
Store batteries in a dry place at normal room temperature. Refrigeration does not make
them last longer.
Spills of Large Quantities of Loose
Batteries (unpackaged)
Notify spill personnel of large spills. Irritating and flammable vapors may be released
from leaking or ruptured batteries. Spread batteries apart to stop shorting. Eliminate all
ignition sources. Evacuate area and allow vapors to dissipate. Clean‐up personnel should
wear appropriate PPE to avoid eye and skin contact and inhalation of vapors or fumes.
Increase ventilation. Carefully collect batteries and place in appropriate container for
disposal. Remove any spilled liquid with absorbent material and contain for disposal.
8. Disposal Considerations (GHS Section 13)
Collection & Proper Disposal Dispose of used (or excess) batteries in compliance with federal, state/provincial and
local regulations. Do not accumulate large quantities of used batteries for disposal as
accumulations could cause batteries to short‐circuit. Do not incinerate. In countries,
such as Canada and the EU, where there are regulations for the collection and recycling
of batteries, consumers should dispose of their used batteries into the collection
network at municipal depots and retailers. They should not dispose of batteries with
household trash.
7. Handling & Storage
Fires Involving Large Quantities of
Batteries
First Aid ‐ If swallowed
First Aid ‐ Eye Contact
Large quantities of batteries involved in a fire will rupture and release caustic potassium
hydroxide. Firefighters should wear self‐contained breathing apparatus and protective
clothing.
Exposure to contents inside the sealed battery will not occur unless the battery leaks, is
exposed to high temperatures, or is mechanically abused.
Extinguishing Media
Required for Small Cell or Battery (Sizes: AAA and Specialty Cells): Keep away from
children. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately.
6. Fire Hazard & Firefighting
Battery Safety Standards & Testing Duracell batteries meet the requirements of ANSI C18. 1M Part 2 and IEC 60086‐5. These
standards specify tests and requirements for alkaline batteries to ensure safe operation
under normal use and reasonably foreseeable misuse. The test regimes assess three
conditions of safety. These are:
1‐Intended use simulation: Partial use, vibration, thermal shock, and mechanical shock
2‐Reasonably foreseeable misuse: Incorrect installation, external short‐circuit, free fall
(user‐drop), over‐discharge, and crush
3‐Design consideration: Thermal abuse, mold stress
Precautionary Statements CAUTION: Batteries may explode or leak, and cause burn injury, if recharged, disposed
of in fire, mixed with a different battery type, inserted backwards or disassembled.
Replace all used batteries at the same time. Do not carry batteries loose in your pocket
or purse. Do not remove the battery label. Keep small batteries (i.e., AAA) away from
children. If swallowed, consult a physician at once.
First Aid ‐ Skin Contact
First Aid ‐ Inhalation
Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin with soap and water. Seek medical care if
irritation persists.
Remove to fresh air.
A damaged battery will release concentrated and caustic potassium hydroxide.
Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately. USA CALLS ONLY ‐ CALL 24‐
HOUR NATIONAL BATTERY INGESTION HOTLINE: (202) 625‐3333 ‐ COLLECT.
Flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical care if irritation persists.
Batteries may rupture or leak if involved in a fire.
Use any extinguishing media appropriate for the surrounding area.
Fire Hazard
Ingestion/Small Parts Warning
Normal Conditions of Use
Note to Physician
Article Information Sheet (AIS)
10a. Battery Requirements
10b. General Requirements
EU REACH SVHC's (161 Substances)
Candidate List December 2014)
EU REACH Article 31
Exempt
For customs clearance purpose, batteries are defined as an "Article".
Classified as non‐hazardous waste (not ignitable, corrosive, reactive or toxic). Federal
Universal Waste Regulations (40 CFR 273) do not apply. State requirements may be
more stringent than Federal.
No warning required per 3rd party assessment.
Mercury free
No listed substances are present (>0.01% w/w)
SDS is not required consumer alkaline batteries.
USA CPSIA 2008 (PL. 11900314)
USA EPA TSCA Section 13 (40 CFR
707.20)
USA EPA RCRA (40 CFR 261)
California Prop 65
CANADA Products Containing
Mercury Regulations SOR/20140254
USA CPSC FHSA (16 CFR 1500) Consumer batteries are not listed as a hazardous product.
USA EPA Mercury Containing &
Rechargeable Battery Management
Act of 1996
EU Battery Directive 2006/66/EC
& amendment 2013/56/EU
During the manufacturing process, no mercury is added.
Compliant with marking and substance restrictions for mercury (<0.0005%); cadmium
(<0.0020%)l and lead (<0.0040%). Global labels are marked with the special collection
symbol and the EU qualifier in accordance with EU Battery Directive 2006/66/EC, Article
11, Paragraph 1 on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators
Passenger Air Travel
Emergency Transportation Hotline
Special regulatory provisions require batteries to be packaged in a manner that prevents
the generation of a dangerous quantity of heat and short circuits. Shippers can prepare
batteries by taping the terminals, individually packaging batteries, or otherwise
segregating the batteries to prevent risk of creating a short circuit. Batteries shipped in
original unopened Duracell packaging is compliant.
49 CFR 172.102 Special Provision 130
Special Provision A123 (56th Edition ‐ 2015). NOTE: The words "NOT RESTRICTED" and
"SPECIAL PROVISION A123" must be included on the description of the substance on the
Air Waybill, when air way‐bill is issued.
No restrictions
CHEMTREC 24‐Hour Emergency Response Hotline
Within the United States call +703‐527‐3887
Outside the United States, call +1 703‐527‐3887 (Collect)
Special Provision (SP) Conformance
US DOT SP
Air Transport (IATA/ICAO) SP
10. Regulatory Information (GHS Section 15)
Regulatory Status
UN Identification Number/
Shipping Name
Not regulated. Alkaline batteries (sometimes referred to as “Dry Cell” or “household”
batteries) are not listed or regulated as dangerous goods under IATA Dangerous Goods
Regulations, ICAO Technical Instructions, IMDG Code, UN Model Regulations, U.S.
Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR), and UNECE ADR.
None ‐ Not Required
USA EPA RCRA (40 CFR 261)
California Universal Waste Rule (Cal.
Code Regs. Title 22, Div. 4.5, Ch. 23)
Classified as non‐hazardous waste (not ignitable, corrosive, reactive or toxic). Federal
Universal Waste Regulations (40 CFR 273) do not apply. State requirements may be
more stringent than Federal.
California prohibits disposal of batteries as trash (including household trash).
9. Transport Information (GHS Section 14)
Article Information Sheet (AIS)
10c. Regulatory Definitions ‐ Articles
11a. Certification & 3rd Party Approvals
11b. AIS Hazard Communication Approaches (consulted in developing this document):
ANSI Z 400.1/Z19.1 (2010)
GHS SDS requirements and classification criteria do not apply to articles or products
(such as batteries) that have a fixed shape, which are not intended to release a chemical.
The article exemption is found in Section 1.3.2.1.1 of the GHS and reads: The GHS
applies to pure substances and their dilute solutions and to mixtures. "Articles" as
defined by the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1900.1200) of the OSHA of
the USA, or by similar definition, are outside the scope of the system."
JAMP is a Japanese Industry Association who developed the concept of an Article
Information Sheet as a supply chain tool to share and communicate chemical
information in articles. The AIS authoring process is based on “declarable” substances
to meet global regulatory requirements as well as substances to be reported by GADSL,
JIG, etc.
An international standard that came into effect in March 2012 concerning declaration
for electrical and electronic products. IEC 6274 replaces the defunct Joint Industry Guide
– Material Declaration for Electro‐technical Products (JIG‐101‐Ed 4.1 (May 21, 2012)
The general principle for a substance to be included in the database as a declarable
substance is: 1) existing national laws or regulations in an IEC member country that are
relevant to Electro‐technical products and that prohibit or restrict substances, or that
have a labeling, communication, reporting or notification requirement, and 2) applying
IEC 62474 criteria results in identification of declarable substance.
2.1 Scope: Applies to preparation of SDSs for hazardous chemicals used under
occupational conditions. Does not address how the standard may be applied to articles.
It presents basic information on how to develop and write a SDS. Additional information
is provided to help comply with state and federal environmental and safety laws and
regulations. Elements of the standard may be acceptable for International use.
Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
Joint Article Management Promotion
Consortium JAMP
IEC 62474 Ed. 1.0 B:2012 Material
Declaration for Products of and for
the Electro‐technical Industry
IEC 62474 Database ‐ Publically
available online (maintained by TC11:
Environmental Standardization for
electrical and electronic products and
systems.
UL (UTGT2.S50939 Single Multiple
Station Smoke Alarms ‐ Component)
AA, 9V
Certification Standard: ANSI/UL 217 Single & Multiple Station Smoke Alarms
USA OSHA
USA TSCA
EU REACH
GHS
29 CFR 1910.1200(b)(6)(v)
40 CFR 704.3; 710.2(3)( c); and [19 CFR 12.1209a)]
Title 1 ‐ Chapter 2 ‐ Article 3(3)
Section 1.3.2.1
11. Other Information
DISCLAIMER: This AIS is intended to provide a brief summary of our knowledge and guidance regarding the use of this
material. The information contained here has been compiled from sources considered by Procter & Gamble to be dependable
and is accurate to the best of the Company’s knowledge. It is not meant to be an all‐inclusive document on worldwide hazard
communication regulations. This information is offered in good faith. Each user of this material needs to evaluate the
conditions of use and design the appropriate protective mechanisms to prevent employee exposures, property damage or
release to the environment. Procter & Gamble assumes no responsibility for injury to the recipient or third persons or for
any damage to any property resulting from misuse of the product.