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D. — HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Occupational Exposure Limits PEL's, TLV's, etc.)
8-Hour TWAs: Manganese Dioxide (as Mn) - 5 mg/m
1,2-Dimethoxyethane - 0.15 ppm (Gillette)
Graphite (all kinds except fibrous) - 2 mg/m
These levels are not anticipated under normal consumer use conditions.
Warning Signals
Not applicable
Routes/Effects of Exposure
These chemicals and metals are contained in a sealed can. For consumer use, adequate hazard warnings are
included on both the package and on the battery. Potential for exposure should not exist unless the battery
leaks, is exposed to high temperature, is accidentally swallowed or is mechanically, physically, or electrically
abused.
1. Inhalation
Not anticipated. Respiratory (and eye) irritation may occur if fumes are released due to heat or
an abundance of leaking batteries.
2. Ingestion
An initial x-ray should be obtained promptly to determine battery location. Batteries lodged in
the esophagus should be removed immediately since leakage, burns and perforation can occur
as soon as 4-6 hours after ingestion. Irritation to the internal/external mouth areas may occur
following exposure to a leaking battery.
3. Skin
a. Contact
Irritation may occur following exposure to a leaking battery.
b. Absorption
Not anticipated.
4. Eye Contact
Irritation may occur following exposure to a leaking battery.
5. Other
Not applicable
E. — ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
1. Applicable Regulations
2. DOT Hazard Class -
3. DOT Shipping Name -
While lithium batteries are regulated by IATA and ICAO, the type of lithium batteries offered for sale by DURACELL are
considered non-hazardous per provision A45 of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and provision A45 of the ICAO
Technical Instructions For The Safe Transport Of Dangerous Goods By Air.
regulations, properly marked, labeled and packaged DURACELL consumer lithium batteries, which are of the solid cathode
type, with less than 1g lithium per cell and less than 2g lithium per battery, are exempt from further regulation. When these
batteries are separated to prevent short circuits and properly packaged in strong packaging (except when installed in electronic
devices), they are acceptable for air transport as airfreight without any other restrictions. In addition, when installed in
equipment or when no more than 24 cells or 12 batteries meeting the A45 provision are shipped, they are not subject to
special packaging, marking, labeling or shipping documentation requirements. Thus, these batteries are not considered
hazardous under the current regulations and are acceptable for air transport.
Environmental Effects
These batteries pass the U. S. EPA's Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure and therefore, maybe
disposed of with normal waste.
All ingredients listed in TSCA inventory.
Not applicable
Not applicable
3
(Ceiling) (OSHA); 0.2 mg/m
3
(synthetic, ACGIH); 15 mg/m
3
5 mg/m
(respirable, OSHA)
Per section A45 of the IATA and ICAO
Page 2 of 4
3
(ACGIH/Gillette)
3
(total, OSHA);
GMEL#
2033.3
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