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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (according to 91/155/EEC, as amended) Page 1 of 4
Product: DURACELL LITHIUM MANGANESE DIOXIDE BATTERIES GMEL # 2003.8E
Date / revised: Nov 8 2004
Revision: 8
1. Substance/preparation and company name
Duracell Lithium Manganese Dioxide Batteries: DL2/3A, DL123A (3V); DL223A(6V); DL245(6V); DL323A,
DLCR2(3V); CR-V3P (3V) and batteries comprised of DL2/3A
Company:
Country contact numbers:
Duracell Batteries Ltd.
2. Composition/information on ingredients
Chemical nature:
Index No. Classification
Manganese Dioxide 65-75 1313-13-9 215-202-6 025-001-00-3 Xn, R20/22 1,2-Dimethoxyethane 5-10 203-794-9 603-031-00-3 Xn; R10/19/20; S2/24/25 Propylene Carbonate 1-5 108-32-7 203-572-1 231-102-5 003-001-00-4 F; C; R14/15/34; S1/2 3. Possible hazards
Critical hazards to man: If battery leaking, exposure to harmful ingredients may occur.
Critical hazards to the environment: Not applicable
Other Information: Keep batteries away from small children.
4. First aid measures
General advice: 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 temperatures or is mechanically,
physically, or electrically abused.
If inhaled: Not anticipated. Respiratory (and eye) irritation may occur if fumes are released due to heat or an
abundance of leaking batteries. Remove to fresh air. Contact physician if irritation persists.
On skin contact: Not anticipated. Irritation may occur following exposure to a leaking battery. Irrigate
exposed skin with copious amounts of clear, tepid water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation,
injury or pain persists, consult a physician.
On contact with eyes: Not anticipated. Irritation may occur following exposure to a leaking battery. If battery
is leaking and material contacts eyes, flush with copious amounts of clear, tepid water,
for 30 minutes. Contact physician at once.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (according to 91/155/EEC, as amended) Page 2 of 4
Product: DURACELL LITHIUM MANGANESE DIOXIDE BATTERIES GMEL # 2003.8E
Date / revised: Nov. 8, 2004 Revision: 8
4. First aid measures (continued)

On ingestion: Not anticipated. Irritation to the internal/external mouth area may occur following
exposure to a leaking battery. Rinse mouth and surrounding area with clear, tepid water
for at least 15 minutes. Consult a physician immediately for treatment and to rule out
involvement of the esophagus and other tissues.
Notes to Physician: 1) Potential leakage of 1,2-dimethoxyethane, propylene carbonate and lithium
trifluoromethane sulfonate.
2) 1,2-dimethoxyethane readily evaporates.
3) Under certain misuse conditions and by abusively opening the battery, exposed lithium can react with water or moisture in the air causing potential thermal burns or fire hazard.
5. Fire fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media: As for surrounding area. Dry chemical, alcohol foam, water or carbon
dioxide. For incipient fires, carbon dioxide extinguishers are more effective
than water.
Special protective equipment: In fires involving large quantities of product, use self-contained breathing
apparatus and full protective clothing.
Further information: Hazardous decomposition products may be produced. (Sec. 10).
6. Accidental release measures
Personal precautions: Notify safety personnel of large spills. Increase ventilation. Avoid eye or skin contact.
DO NOT inhale vapours. Clean-up personnel should wear appropriate protective gear.
Remove spilled liquid with absorbent and contain for disposal.
Environmental precautions: Not applicable
Methods for cleaning up: Not applicable
7. Handling and storage
Handling
Avoid mechanical or electrical abuse. DO NOT short 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. Replace all batteries in equipment at the same time. Do not carry batteries loose in pocket or bag. Storage
Store at room temperature.
8. Exposure controls and personal protection
8-Hour TWAs: Manganese Dioxide (as Mn) - 5 mg/m3 (U.K.), (Ceiling) (OSHA);
1,2-Dimethoxyethane - 0.15 ppm (Gillette) Carbon Black - 3.5 mg/m3 (OSHA/ACGIH/U.K.); 7 mg/m3 (STEL) (U.K.) Lithium Trifluoromethane Sulfonate - 0.1 mg/m3 (3M recommendation) These levels are not anticipated under normal consumer use conditions. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (according to 91/155/EEC, as amended) Page 3 of 4
Product: DURACELL LITHIUM MANGANESE DIOXIDE BATTERIES GMEL # 2003.8E
Date / revised: Nov. 8, 2004 Revision: 8
8. Exposure controls and personal protection (continued)
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory equipment: None required under normal use conditions.
Hand protection: None required under normal use conditions. Use butyl gloves when handling leaking
batteries.
Eye protection: None required under normal use conditions. Wear safety glasses when handling leaking
batteries.
General safety and hygiene measures: Use only as directed.
9. Physical and chemical properties
Form and Colour: Small cylindrical batteries. Contents dark in colour.
Odour: Not applicable
Change in physical state
Melting point/melting range: Not available
Boiling point/boiling range: Not available
Flash point: Not applicable
Explosion limits: Not available
Ignition temperature: Not available
Vapour pressure: Not available
Specific Gravity: Not available
% Volatiles: Not available
Solubility in water: Not applicable
Solubility in other solvents: Not applicable
pH value: Not applicable
Octanol/water partition coefficient (log POW): Not available
Viscosity: Not available
10. Stability and reactivity
Thermal decomposition: Batteries may burst and release hazardous decomposition products when exposed
to a fire situation.
Substance(s) to avoid: Strong oxidisers
Hazardous reactions: Contents incompatible with strong oxidising agents.
Hazardous decomposition products: Thermal degradation may produce hazardous fumes of manganese
and lithium; hydrofluoric acid; oxides of carbon and other toxic
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Product: DURACELL LITHIUM MANGANESE DIOXIDE BATTERIES GMEL # 2003.8E
Date / revised: Nov. 8, 2004 Revision: 8

11. Toxicological information
Toxicity information is available on the toxic battery ingredients noted in Section 2, but, generally not
applicable to intact batteries as used by consumers.
Chronic Health Effects: Not applicable to intact batteries.

12. Ecological information
None available regarding product.
13. Disposal considerations
Product: Dispose of in accordance with appropriate regulations. If in doubt contact your national Gillette
office for information. Do not incinerate, since batteries may explode at excessive temperatures.

14. Transport information
UN Number: None
IMO Classification: None
ADR Classification: None
IATA Classification: None
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. Per section A45 of the IATA
and ICAO 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.

15. Regulatory information
EC Labeling: None
Risk Phrases: None
Safety Phrases: None
Labeling is not required because batteries are classified as "articles" under the Dangerous Preparations Directive and as such are exempt from the requirements of the Directive.
16. Other information:
Preparation of MSDS:
Prepared by: Gillette Environment Health and Safety Phone Number: Date: 08/11/04
37 A Street 781.292.8151 Revision: 8
Needham, MA 02492 USA Replaces: 2003.7E
The information contained in the Material Safety Data Sheet is based on data considered to be accurate, however, nowarranty is expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of the data or the results to be obtained from the use thereof.

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