Are Alkaline Batteries Toxic. Potassium hydroxide is a strong alkali. Well yes and no.
Hello When I was cleaning backyard I noticed around 7lbs of alkaline batteries scattered around. In 1949 a button-type alkaline cell was initially put in the market from Ray-O-Vac Co USA. However California considers all batteries hazardous waste.
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It could damage tissues it makes soap with our fat and circuits alike. Alkaline batteries do not meet the US EPA definition of a D002 corrosive waste since they are solid. In this regard are alkaline batteries toxic. If attempting to clean battery leakage from a device proper safety equipment would be advised ie protective eye wear gloves etc.
