Material Safety Data Sheet
Revision Date: 10/08/2007
000000023093/Version: 1.2
Print Date: 02/13/2009
Page: 1/7
1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking
Product name:
KODAK Alkaline Battery KAA, KAA-P
Product code:
1078419
Supplier:
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY, 343 State Street, Rochester, New York 14650; KODAK
CANADA INC., 6 Monogram Place Suite 200 Toronto, Ontario M9R 0A1
For Emergency Health, Safety & Environmental Information, call (585) 722-5151 (USA)
For other information or to request an MSDS, call (800) 242-2424.
Synonyms:
None.
Product Use:
Battery, For consumer and industrial use.
2. Hazards identification
CONTAINS:
Manganese dioxide (1313-13-9), Zinc (7440-66-6), Potassium hydroxide (1310-58-3),
Graphite (7782-42-5)
WARNING!
MAY FLAME OR LEAK IF OPENED, SHORT CIRCUITED, RECHARGED, CONNECTED
IMPROPERLY, OR EXPOSED TO FIRE OR HIGH TEMPERATURES.
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED
VAPORS/FUMES FROM DAMAGED BATTERIES MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION
DAMAGED BATTERIES MAY CAUSE SKIN AND EYE BURNS
3. Composition/information on ingredients
Weight %
Components - (CAS-No.)
30 - 40
Manganese dioxide (1313-13-9)
10 - 20
Zinc (7440-66-6)
5 - 10
Potassium hydroxide (1310-58-3)
1 - 5
Graphite (7782-42-5)
Weight % listed is based on approximate percent of the average weight of the battery (38 grams).
The components in this section may only represent a hazard if the integrity of the battery is compromised.
4. First aid measures
The routine handling and use of intact, non-damaged batteries is not expected to result in situations that
require first-aid measures. If battery is damaged due to opening, cutting, crushing, overheating, improper
installation, exposure to fire or high temperatures, or recharging, battery contents may be released.
Inhalation:
If vapours or fumes from vented or leaking battery are irritating to respiratory tract, move to
fresh air. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.
