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1352587 - Nickel Metal Hydride Battery
Revision Date 27-Sep-2016
damage to eyes.
Skin contact
Specific test data for the substance or mixture is not available. Causes skin irritation. (based
on components). Prolonged contact may cause redness and irritation. Repeated or
prolonged skin contact may cause allergic reactions with susceptible persons.
Ingestion
Specific test data for the substance or mixture is not available. Ingestion may cause
irritation to mucous membranes. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea,
vomiting and diarrhea. Harmful if swallowed. (based on components). May cause additional
affects as listed under "Inhalation".
Component Information
Chemical name Oral LD50 Dermal LD50 Inhalation LC50
Nickel hydroxide
12054-48-7
= 1515 mg/kg ( Rat ) > 2 g/kg ( Rat ) = 1200 mg/m
3
( Rat ) 4 h
Iron
7439-89-6
= 984 mg/kg ( Rat ) - -
Manganese
7439-96-5
= 9 g/kg ( Rat ) - -
Cobalt
7440-48-4
= 6171 mg/kg ( Rat ) - > 10 mg/L ( Rat ) 1 h
Potassium hydroxide
1310-58-3
= 284 mg/kg ( Rat ) - -
Information on toxicological effects
Symptoms
Erythema (skin redness). May cause redness and tearing of the eyes. May cause
blindness. Burning. 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 in susceptible persons. May cause sensitization by skin contact.
May cause sensitization by inhalation.
Mutagenic Effects
Contains a known or suspected mutagen.
Carcinogenicity
The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen.
Chemical name ACGIH IARC NTP OSHA
Nickel hydroxide
12054-48-7
A1 Group 1 Known X
Cobalt
7440-48-4
A3 Group 2B Reasonably Anticipated X
ACGIH (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists)
A1 - Known Human Carcinogen
A3 - Animal Carcinogen
IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
Group 1 - Carcinogenic to Humans
Group 2B - Possibly Carcinogenic to Humans
NTP (National Toxicology Program)
Known - Known Carcinogen
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
Contains a known or suspected reproductive toxin.
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