SDS

Page 2 of 7 NiMH MSDS Created 14Aug2014
Element
Lead
Cadmium
Hexavalent
Chromium (Cr6+)
Mercury
Polybrominated
Biphenyls
(PBBs)
Polybrominated
DiphenylsEthers(
PBDEs)
% W. t.
<0.1
<0.01
<0.1
<0.1
<0.1
<0.1
B) The content of elements are based on total weight of NiMH battery:
MATERIAL OR INGREDIENTS
% W. t.
Nickel
as nickel hydroxide
nickel oxide
nickel powder
30-50
Potassium Hydroxide
< 20
Cobalt
as cobalt metal
cobalt oxide
cobalt hydroxide
2.5-6.0
Sodium Hydroxide
< 20
Zinc
as zinc metal
zinc oxide
zinc hydroxide
< 3
Mercury
0-0.0005
Lead
as lead metal
lead oxide
0-0.004
Cadmium
as cadmium metal
cadmium oxide
cadmium hydroxide
<0.002
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+)
0-0.0005
Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBBs)
Nil
Polybrominated Diphenyls Ethers(PBDEs)
Nil
Boiling Point N.A.
Specific Gravity (H2O=1) N.A.
Vapour Pressure (mm Hg) N.A.
Melting Point N.A.
Vapour Density (AIR=1) N.A.
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate) N.A.
Solubility in Water N.A.
Appearance and Odour: Cylindrical shape cells packaged in a poly wrap with connecting leads and
wires, odourless
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Section 4, First-aid measures
Internal cell materials of an opened battery cell
・Inhalation :
Cover the victim in a blanket, move to the place of fresh air and keep quiet. Seek medical attention
immediately. When dyspnea (breathing difficulty) or asphyxia (breath-hold), give artificial respiration
immediately.
・Skin contact :
Remove contaminated clothes and shoes immediately. Wash the adherence or contact region with
soap and plenty of water. Seek medical attention immediately.