MSDS

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Aggravated Medical
Conditions
Pre-existing eye disorders. Skin disorders. Blood disorders. Kidney disorders. Lungs. Nasal
cavities. Prostate Reproductive system.
Environmental Hazard
Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment. See Section 12 for additional Ecological Information.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
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Chemical Name CAS-No Weight %
Cadmium hydroxide (Cd(OH)2) 21041-95-2 11-26
Cadmium and compounds (as Cd) 7440-43-9 11-26
Nickel 7440-02-0 8-17
Iron 7439-89-6 10-30
Nickel hydroxide 12054-48-7 5-12
Potassium hydroxide 1310-58-3 3-7
Nylon 64 24936-71-8 1 - 5
Water 7732-18-5 1 - 5
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General Advice
First aid is upon rupture of sealed battery.
Eye Contact
Immediately flush with plenty of water. After initial flushing, remove any contact lenses and
continue flushing for at least 15 minutes. Keep eye wide open while rinsing. Call a physician
immediately.
Skin Contact
Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water removing all contaminated clothes and
shoes. If symptoms persist, call a physician.
Inhalation
Move to fresh air. If symptoms persist, call a physician. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration. Avoid direct contact with skin. Use barrier to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Call a physician immediately
Ingestion
Call a physician immediately. Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Notes to Physician
Treat symptomatically.
Protection of First-aiders
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Ensure that
medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, take precautions to protect
themselves and prevent spread of contamination.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable Properties
This article contains flammable electrolytes and therefore can
cause a fire hazard if ruptured and chemicals are leaked out.
Flash Point
Not determined.
Suitable Extinguishing Media
Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local
circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Hazardous Combustion Products
Carbon oxides.
Explosion Data
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact
No.
Sensitivity to Static Discharge
No.
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