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1103427 - Rayovac NiMH Rechargeable Batteries
Revision Date 16-Apr-2015
Eye Contact Specific test data for the substance or mixture is not available. Causes burns. (based on
components). Corrosive to the eyes and may cause severe damage including blindness.
Causes serious eye damage. May cause irreversible damage to eyes.
Skin Contact Specific test data for the substance or mixture is not available. Corrosive. (based on
components). Causes burns. Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause allergic
reactions with susceptible persons.
Ingestion Specific test data for the substance or mixture is not available. Causes burns. (based on
components). Ingestion causes burns of the upper digestive and respiratory tracts. May
cause severe burning pain in the mouth and stomach with vomiting and diarrhea of dark
blood. Blood pressure may decrease. Brownish or yellowish stains may be seen around the
mouth. Swelling of the throat may cause shortness of breath and choking. May cause lung
damage if swallowed. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Ingestion may cause
irritation to mucous membranes. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea,
vomiting and diarrhea. May cause additional affects as listed under "Inhalation".
Component Information
Chemical Name
Oral LD50
Dermal LD50
Inhalation LC50
Nickel
7440-02-0
> 9000 mg/kg ( Rat )
-
-
Potassium hydroxide
1310-58-3
= 214 mg/kg ( Rat )
-
-
Cobalt
7440-48-4
= 6170 mg/kg ( Rat )
-
> 10 mg/L ( Rat ) 1 h
Information on toxicological effects
Symptoms Erythema (skin redness). Burning. May cause blindness. Coughing and/ or wheezing.
Itching. Rashes. Hives. Symptoms of allergic reaction may include rash, itching, swelling,
trouble breathing, tingling of the hands and feet, dizziness, lightheadedness, chest pain,
muscle pain, or flushing.
Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure
Sensitization May cause sensitization of susceptible persons. May cause sensitization by skin contact.
May cause sensitization by inhalation.
Mutagenic Effects No information available.
Carcinogenicity The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen.
Chemical Name
ACGIH
IARC
NTP
OSHA
Nickel
7440-02-0
Group 2B
Reasonably Anticipated
X
Cobalt
7440-48-4
A3
Group 2A
Group 2B
X
ACGIH (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists)
A3 - Animal Carcinogen
IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
Group 2A - Probably Carcinogenic to Humans
Group 2B - Possibly Carcinogenic to Humans
NTP (National Toxicology Program)
Reasonably Anticipated - Reasonably Anticipated to be a Human Carcinogen
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the US Department of Labor)
X - Present
Reproductive Toxicity No information available.