Article Information Sheet (AIS)

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, IEC 62474, and ANSI C18.4M.

1. Document Information
Document Name Duracell Alkaline Batteries (Major and Specialty Cells)
Document ID AIS-ALK
Issue Date 1-May-15
Version 6.0
Preparer Duracell North America Product Safety & Regulatory
Last Revision 12/7/2022
Information Contact SDS@duracell.com
2. Company Information
Name & Address Duracell US Operations, 14 Research Drive, Bethel, CT USA 06801. Duracell Batteries BV,
Nijverheidslaan 7, 3200 Aarschot, Belgium. Duracell International Operations Sàrl, Rue du Pré-
de-la-Bichette 1, CH-1202, Geneva, Switzerland.
Global Website www.duracell.com
Consumer Relations: North America North America: 1-800-551-2355 (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST)
Latin America
(Brazil) 0 800 727 1165, (Chile) 188 800 224 488, (México) 0 1800 283 2901
(Rest of Latin America) duracell.mx.help

Europe
(UK) 0800 716434, (FR) 0800 346 790 (Service & appel gratuits), (IRL) 1 800 509 176, (DE) 800
101 2112, (AT) 0800 1025 1956, (CH) 0800 000 885, (BE) 0800 509 95, (NL) 0800 265 8616, (IT)
800 125 662, (ES) 900 800 522, (PT) 800 781 012, (GR) 210 66 75 000, (CY) 22-210900, (DK-FI-
NO-SE) +46 8 799 1926, (NO) 63791957, (ZA) 0800980782, (RO) 021 3361915, (IS) +354
5222700, (MD) +373 0800700 88, (BG) 02 40 24 500, (BIH) 033756000, (MNE) 020261920, (PL)
Consumer Relations: 00800 77628282, (LT) +370 656 40111, (LV) +371 670 48400, (EE) +3726505555, (CZ) +420 233
325 614, (SK) +42153419601, (HU) 0620 770 7099, (HR) 0800 0009, (SI) 01/588 6800, (AZ)
99412 5990511, (UA) +380444909771 (ПрАТ "САВ 92) & +380442476704 (ТОВ «ІНВЕСТКОМ»),
(KZ) +7 727 250 05 50, (TM) 00865 530070, (KG) 0312 41 77 04 (Apple City International), (TR)
0 850 502 61 40, (BG)02/40 24 500, (BIH) 38733756000, (UZ) 998 900123313

Asia
(CN) 4008850883, (HK) 800-969-950, (TW) 0800-251-122, (AU) 1-800-239901, (NZ) 0800-44-
6869, (KP) 080-393-3000, (SG) 800-120-5608, (TH) 001 800 852 6595, (VN) 120 11543, (MY) 1-
800-81-5379, (ID)001-803-0167294, (PH) 1-800-1110-1392, (IN) 1800-120-7897
3. Article Information
Description Duracell branded consumer alkaline battery
Product Category Electro-technical device
Use Portable power source for electronic devices
Global sub-brands (Retail) Coppertop, Coppertop with PowerBoost Technology, Plus, Simply, Ultra, Basic, Optimum,
Original, Deluxe, Chhota Power, Classic, Professional
Global sub-brands (B2B) OEM/OEA
Physical Descriptions (IEC Major Cells: AA (LR6), AAA (LR03), C (LR14), D (LR20) & 9V (6F22, 6LR61, 6LP3146)
Designations)
Physical Descriptions (IEC Specialty Cells: AAAA (LR8D425), MN11, MN21 (8LR932, A23, 23A), MN27, MN175,
Designations) PX76/A76/76A (LR44), PX28, PX625, (LR9), 186 (LR43), 191/LR1130 (LR54), N (LR1), J (4LR61),
4.5V, 625A

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Physical Descriptions (IEC Lanterns: MN903, MN908, MN915, MN918; MN1203

Designations)
Principles of Operation A battery powers a device by converting stored chemical energy into electrical energy.

4. Article Construction
Applicable Battery Industry ANSI C18.1M Part 1, ANSI C18.1M Part 2, ANSI C18.4M, IEC 60086-1, IEC 60086-2, IEC 60086-5
Standards
Electro-technical System Alkaline Manganese Dioxide
Electrode - Negative Zinc (CAS # 7440-66-6); 10-25%
Electrode - Positive Manganese Dioxide (CAS # 1313-13-9); 35-40%; Nickel Compounds, Proprietary; 0-6%

Electrolyte Alkali Metal Hydroxide (aqueous potassium hydroxide - CAS # 1310-58-3); 5-10%
CAN - NA/Europe/China Nickel Cobalt Plated Steel or Nickel Plated Steel (CAS # 7440-02-0); 8-15%
Other Non-Active Materials 10-15%
Declarable Substances None
(IEC 62474 Criteria 1)
Mercury Free Battery Yes
(ANSI C18.4M <5ppm)
Small Cell or Battery Sizes: AAA and Specialty Cells fit inside a specially designed test cylinder 2.25 inches (57.1mm)
(ANSI C18.1M Part 2; IEC 60086-5) long by 1.25 inches (31.70 mm) wide.

5. Health & Safety

Ingestion/Small Parts Warning Required for Small Cell or Battery (Sizes: AAA and Specialty Cells): Keep away from children. If
swallowed, consult a physician immediately.
Normal Conditions of Use Exposure to contents inside the sealed battery will not occur unless the battery leaks, is
exposed to high temperatures, or is mechanically abused.
Note to Physician A damaged battery will release concentrated and caustic potassium hydroxide.
First Aid - If swallowed Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately. For information on treatment,
call the National Battery Ingestion Hotline (telephone numbers for the USA and Canada are
provided below).
Poison Center/North America USA/Canada Calls Only: 1-800-498-8666 (Toll Free) [ 24-Hour National Battery Ingestion
Hotline]
Poison Centers/World Directory http://globalcrisis.info/poisonemergency.html#AAA
First Aid - Eye Contact Flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical care if irritation persists.
First Aid - Skin Contact Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin with soap and water. Seek medical care if irritation
persists.
First Aid - Inhalation Remove to fresh air.
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

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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.
6. Fire Hazard & Firefighting
Fire Hazard Batteries may rupture or leak if involved in a fire.
Extinguishing Media Use any extinguishing media appropriate for the surrounding area.
Fires Involving Large Quantities of Large quantities of batteries involved in a fire will rupture and release caustic potassium
Batteries hydroxide. Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective
clothing.
7. Handling & Storage
Handling 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.
Storage Precautions Store batteries in a dry place at normal room temperature. Refrigeration does not make them
last longer.
Spills of Large Quantities of Loose Notify spill personnel of large spills. Irritating and flammable vapors may be released from
Batteries (unpackaged) 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.

USA EPA RCRA (40 CFR 261) 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 Universal Waste Rule (Cal. California prohibits disposal of batteries as trash (including household trash).
Code Regs. Title 22, Div. 4.5, Ch. 23)

Vermont Primary Battery In Vermont, consumers must recycle alkaline batteries. For information, contact
Stewardship Law (ACT 139) http://www.call2recycle.org.
9. Transport Information (GHS Section 14)
Regulatory Status Not regulated by IMO IMDG/Not classified by IMO IMDG/the substance is not subject to IMO
IMDG. 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.
UN Identification Number/ None - Not Required
Shipping Name

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Special Provision (SP) Conformance 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.
US DOT SP 49 CFR 172.102 Special Provision 130
Air Transport IATA Special Provision A123 NOTE: The words "NOT RESTRICTED" and "SPECIAL PROVISION A123"
64th Edition, ICAO must be included on the description of the substance on the Air Waybill, when air way-bill is
issued.
Passenger Air Travel No restrictions
Vessel Travel (IMDG/IMO) Not regulated by IMO IMDG/Not classified by IMO IMDG/the substance is not subject to IMO
IMDG.
Emergency Transportation Hotline CHEMTREC 24-Hour Emergency Response Hotline
Within the United States call +703-527-3887
Outside the United States, call +1 703-527-3887 (Collect)
10. Regulatory Information (GHS Section 15)
10a. Battery Requirements
USA EPA Mercury Containing & During the manufacturing process, no mercury is added.
Rechargeable Battery Management
Act of 1996
EU Battery Directive 2006/66/EC Compliant with marking and substance restrictions for mercury (<0.0005%); cadmium
& amendment 2013/56/EU (<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 (Annex II).

P.R.C. Provision on Mercury Content

Limitation for Batteries (GB 8897.5-
2013, MOD, Section 9.1(e)

P.R.C. Mercury Free Battery (GB Yes

24427-2021) < 1ppm
10b. General Requirements
USA CPSIA 2008 (PL. 11900314) Exempt
USA CPSC FHSA (16 CFR 1500) Consumer batteries are not listed as a hazardous product.
USA EPA TSCA Section 13 (40 CFR For customs clearance purpose, batteries are defined as an "Article".
707.20)
USA EPA RCRA (40 CFR 261) 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 Prop 65 No warning required per 3rd party assessment.
CANADA Products Containing Mercury free
Mercury Regulations SOR/20140254

EU REACH REGULATION (EC) NO. Regulated as an “article.” No listed SVHC substances are present (>0.1% w/w) in accordance
1907/2006 and REACH SVHC with ECJ article definition of 10 September 2015. This SVHC communication is basd on the best
available information to us. Duracell is managing compliance with EU REACH as part of our
daily quality, safety, and regulatory activities. The Candidate List of SVHC's is updated
approximately bi-annually and Duracell will update this declaration accordingly if the updated
SHVC list affects the assessment herein.

EU REACH Article 31 SDS is not required for consumer alkaline batteries.

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10c. Regulatory Definitions - Articles

USA OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200(b)(6)(v)
USA TSCA 40 CFR 704.3; 710.2(3)( c); and [19 CFR 12.1209a)]
EU REACH Title 1 - Chapter 2 - Article 3(3)
GHS Section 1.3.2.1
11. Other Information
11a. Certification & 3rd Party Approvals
Note: UL Listing applies to all 9Vand only AA manufactured in LaGrange USA and China.
UL (UTGT2.S50939 Single Multiple AA, 9V
Station Smoke Alarms - Component) Certification Standard: ANSI/UL 217 Single & Multiple Station Smoke Alarms

11b. AIS Hazard Communication Approaches (consulted in developing this document):

Globally Harmonized System (GHS) 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."

Joint Article Management Promotion JAMP is a Japanese Industry Association who developed the concept of an Article Information
Consortium JAMP 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.

IEC 62474 Ed. 1.0 B:2012 Material An international standard that came into effect in March 2012 concerning declaration for
Declaration for Products of and for electrical and electronic products. IEC 6274 replaces the defunct Joint Industry Guide –
the Electro-technical Industry Material Declaration for Electro-technical Products (JIG-101-Ed 4.1 (May 21, 2012)

IEC 62474 Database - Publically The general principle for a substance to be included in the database as a declarable substance
available online (maintained by TC11: is: 1) existing national laws or regulations in an IEC member country that are relevant to
Environmental Standardization for Electro-technical products and that prohibit or restrict substances, or that have a labeling,
electrical and electronic products and communication, reporting or notification requirement, and 2) applying IEC 62474 criteria
systems. results in identification of declarable substance.

ANSI C18.4M-2017 Portable Cells and This standard provides regulatory guidance and a template to author an article information
Batteries - Environmental sheet for a portable consumer battery. See Annex (inforamative) C.2 Safety Data Sheets and
Annex E (Informative) E. 2 General.

ANSI Z 400.1/Z19.1 (2010) 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.

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 Duracell 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. Duracell assumes no
responsibility for injury to the recipient or third persons or for any damage to any property resulting from misuse of the product.

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