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Material Safety Data Sheet
Printing date 02/13/2012 Reviewed on 02/03/2012
Trade name: Ni-MH BATTERY
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34.0.6
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NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4)
0
0
0
Health = 0
Fire = 0
Reactivity = 0
·
HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4)
HEALTH
FIRE
REACTIVITY
0
0
0
Health = 0
Fire = 0
Reactivity = 0
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Other hazards
A sealed Ni-MH battery is not hazardous in normal use on pinciple.
The materials contained in this product may only represent below hazard if the integrity of the battery is
compromised, physically or electrically abused:
· NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4)
Health = 3
Fire = 0
Reactivity = 0
· HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4)
Health = *3
Fire = 0
Reactivity = 0
4 First aid measures
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General information:
If exposure to internal materials within battery due to damaged outer casing, the following actions are
recommended.
Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48
hours after the accident.
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After inhalation:
Supply fresh air and to be sure call for a doctor.
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
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After skin contact:
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
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After eye contact:
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
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After swallowing:
Immediately call a doctor.
Drink copious amounts of water and provide fresh air. Immediately call a doctor.
5 Firefighting measures
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Suitable extinguishing agents:
CO
₂
, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
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Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
No further relevant information available.
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Protective equipment:
Mouth respiratory protective device.
6 Accidental release measures
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Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
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Environmental precautions:
Do not allow product to reach sewage system or any water course.
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