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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.
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.
Environmental Effects
The battery cell remains in the environment. Do not throw it out into the environment.
Specific Hazards
As previously described.
Section III – Composition/Information on Ingredients
Chemical Name/Common
Name
CAS No. %/wt
Aluminum 7429-90-5 < 2
Cobalt metal 7440-48-4
Cobalt oxide 1307-96-6
Cobalt hydroxide 21041-93-0
2.5-6.0
Lithium Hydroxide 1310-65-2 0-4
Manganese 7439-96-5 0-4
Lanthanum 7439-91-0
Cerium 7440-45-1
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