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Safety Data Sheet for Nickel Metal Hydride Battery
Document Number: RRS0541 Revision: 19 Date of prepared: 16 April 2015
Remark: “N.A.” is indicated if not applicable.
Section I – Product and Company Identification
Information of Product
Product Identity (used on the label)
Nickel Metal Hydride Battery
Information of Manufacturer
Manufacturer’s Name
GPI International Ltd.
Emergency Telephone Number
Within USA & Canada call: [phone]
Outside USA and Canada call: [phone]
Address (Number, Street, City State, and ZIP Code)
8/F GP Building, 30 Kwai Wing Road, Kwai Chung, N.T.,
Hong Kong
Telephone Number for Information
[phone]
Date of prepared and revised
16
th
April 2015
Recommended use of chemicals:
N.A.
Section II – Hazards Identification
GHS Classification: N.A.
Under normal conditions of use, the battery is hermetically sealed. If the electrolyte is leaked, hazardous material
may be released.
Human Health Effects
Inhalation
The electrolyte inhalation can cause respiratory irritation. It could be possibly carcinogen.
Skin contact
The electrolyte can cause skin irritation, chemical burns. Nickel compounds, cobalt and
cobalt compounds can cause skin sensitization and an allergic contact dermatitis.
Eye contact
The electrolyte leaked from the battery cell is strong alkali, can cause severe irritation and
chemical burns.
Ingestion
If the battery is swallowed and opened, or the electrolyte is ingested, the electrolyte
irritates the mouth and the throat seriously, may lead to vomiting, nausea, hematemesis,
stomach pains and diarrhea.