SDS

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information on likely routes of exposure
Product
Information
Inhalation, skin contact and eye contact are possible when the battery is opened. The following is based on
exposure to internal contents
Eye Contact
Corrosive fumes will be very irritating to eyes.
Skin Contact
Contents of an open battery can cause skin irritation.
Inhalation
Contents of an open battery can cause respiratory irritation. Inhalation of vapors may cause irritation of the upper
respiratory tract and lungs.
Ingestion
Swallowing a battery can be harmful. Contents of an open battery can cause serious chemical burns of the
mouth, esophagus, and gastrointestinal tract.
Component Information
Chemical Name ATEmix (oral) ATEmix (dermal) Inhalation LC50
Carbon
7440-44-0
> 10000 mg/kg ( Rat ) - -
Nickel
7440-02-0
> 9000 mg/kg ( Rat ) - -
Information on physical, chemical and toxicological effects
Symptoms
Please see section 4 of this SDS for symptoms.
Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure
Carcinogenicity
Based on the information provided, this product does not contain any carcinogens or potential carcinogens as
listed by OSHA, IARC or NTP.
Chemical Name ACGIH IARC NTP OSHA
Lithium cobalt oxide
12190-79-3
A3 Group 2B X
Nickel
7440-02-0
Group 2B
Known
Reasonably Anticipated
X
Legend
IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
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
Numerical measures of toxicity
The following values are calculated based on chapter 3.1 of the GHS document
22,522.00 mg/kgATEmix (oral)