Battery Care

To prevent battery shorting, leakage or rupture: Never dispose of batteries in fire, as they could explode. Do not attempt to recharge a battery unless the battery specifically is marked "rechargeable"

	Use the correct size and type of battery specified by the manufacturer of your device.
	Keep battery contact surfaces and battery compartment contacts clean by rubbing them with a clean pencil eraser or a rough cloth each time you replace batteries.
	Remove batteries from a device when it is not expected to be in use for several months. Remove batteries from equipment while it is being powered by household (AC) current.
	Make sure that you insert batteries into your device properly, with the (+) and (-) terminals aligned correctly. CAUTION: Some equipment using more than 3 batteries may appear to work properly even if one battery is inserted incorrectly.
	Store batteries in a dry place at normal room temperature. Do not refrigerate DURACELL Batteries. This will not make them last longer. Most DURACELL Batteries will provide dependable long life even after 5 years of storage in these conditions.
	Extreme temperatures reduce battery performance. Avoid putting battery-powered devices in very warm places.

 

 

Battery Disposal

Never dispose of batteries in fire, as they could explode. Remove worn-out batteries from equipment immediately and dispose of promptly. Do not attempt to recharge a battery unless the battery specifically is marked "rechargeable." Dispose of immediately.

 

 

Alkaline batteries can be safely disposed of with normal household waste. Due to concerns about mercury in the municipal solid waste stream, DURACELL has voluntarily eliminated all of the added mercury from its alkaline batteries since 1993 — while maintaining the performance you demand. Our alkaline batteries are composed primarily of common metals — steel, zinc and manganese — and do not pose a health or environmental risk during normal use or disposal.

It is important not to dispose of large amounts of alkaline batteries in a group. Used batteries are often not completely "dead." Grouping used batteries together can bring these "live" batteries into contact with one another, creating safety risks.

Proven cost-effective and environmentally safe recycling processes are not yet universally available for alkaline batteries. DURACELL is a leader in the industry efforts to develop sound recycling options. Some communities offer recycling or collection of alkaline batteries — contact your local government for disposal practices in your area.

 

These batteries may be safely disposed of in normal household waste. Contact your local government for disposal or recycling practices in your area.

 

DURACELL packaging may be disposed of in normal household waste or may be recycled where possible. DURACELL uses only non-toxic inks in its packaging and the card portion of our package is made from 30% recycled material. The plastic portion is made from 30% recycled plastic. Gillette Australia is also a signatory to the Australian National Packaging Covenant.