DURACELL ALKALINE MANGANESE DIOXIDE BUTTON CELLS

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical Appearance: Button cells EMERGENCY OVERVIEW CAUTION: Battery can explode or leak if heated, disassembled, shorted recharged, exposed to fire or high temperature or inserted incorrectly. Do not carry batteries loose in your pocket or purse. Keep batteries away from children. If swallowed, consult a physician at once. For information on treatment, call the NATIONAL BUTTON BATTERY INGESTION HOTLINE, collect day or night at (202) 625-3333.

Potential health effects

The chemicals and metals in this product are contained in a sealed can. Exposure to the contents will not occur unless the battery leaks, is exposed to high temperatures, is accidentally swallowed, or is mechanically, physically, or electrically abused. Damaged battery will release concentrated potassium hydroxide, which is caustic. Anticipated potential leakage of potassium hydroxide is 0.05 to 0.5 mL. Eye Contact: Contact with battery contents may cause severe irritation and burns. Eye damage is possible. Skin Contact: Contact with battery contents may cause severe irritation and burns. Inhalation: Inhalation of vapors or fumes released due to heat or a large number of leaking batteries may cause respiratory and eye irritation. Ingestion: If battery is swallowed, seek medical advice. Batteries lodged in the esophagus should be removed immediately since leakage, caustic burns and perforation can occur as soon as two hours after ingestion. Irritation, including caustic burns to the internal/external mouth areas, may occur following exposure to a leaking battery.