Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
5-10
General Information
Revision date
2013-06-12
Product name
Alkaline Battery
Product Synonyms
None
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Alkaline battery
supplier name
Spectrum Brands, Inc
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Company Information
company name
Spectrum Brands, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
marcy.stokes@spectrumbrands.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA Hazards Classification
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed Harmful if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure This product is an article which contains a chemical substance. Safety information is given for exposure to the article as sold. Intended use of the product should not result in exposure to the chemical substance This is a battery. In case of rupture: the above hazards exist. Appearance Solid Physical State Solid Odor Odorless
Prevention
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label) Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Skin IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting
Storage
Store locked up
Precautionary statements
Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Not applicable Unknown Toxicity 5% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity
Further information
Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Interactions with other chemicals
Use of alcoholic beverages may enhance toxic effects.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This chemical is not considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) This product is an article which is a sealed battery and as such does not require an MSDS per the OSHA hazard communication standard unless ruptured. The hazards indicated are for a ruptured battery. Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Gases) Category 4 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 2