MSDS

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Section I — Product Identification
Section II — Hazardous Ingredients
Section III — Physical Data
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SANYO Batteries
SANYO Energy
2055 Sanyo Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154
Date of Preparation: 1/5/02
Product Name: Nickel Cadmium Battery
Trade Name: CADNICA Nominal Voltage: 1.2V
Chemical System: Nickel/Cadmium Designated for Recharge:
___ Yes ___No
IMPORTANT NOTE: The battery cell should not be opened or exposed to heat because exposure to the following
ingredients contained within could be harmful under some circumstances.
The product is a manufactured article as described in 29 CFR 1910.1200. The battery cell is contained in a hermetically-
sealed case, designed to withstand temperatures and pressures encountered during normal use. As a result, during normal
use, hazardous materials are fully contained inside the battery cell. However, if exposed to a fire, explosion, extreme abuse,
misuse, or improper disposal that results in breaching of the battery cell case, hazardous materials may be released. The
following physical data relating to the hazardous materials contained within the battery cell are provided for the user' s
information. (Also see Section IV — Fire and Explosion Hazards, and Section VIII — Precautions for Safe Handling and Use.)
The information and recommendations set forth are made in good faith and believed to be accurate as of the date of
preparation. SANYO ENERGY CORP. makes no warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to this information and
disclaims all liabilities from reliance on it.
Notes: 1. Concentrations vary depending on the state of charge or discharge.
2. TWA is the time weighted average concentration over an 8-hour period.
Chemical Name CAS No. %
1
PEL TLV
Cadmium 7440-43-9 11-26 0.005 TWA
2
0.05 TWA
Cadmium hydroxide 21041-95-2 11-26 0.005 TWA 0.05 TWA
Nickel (powder) 7440-02-0 8-17 1 TWA 1 TWA
Nickel hydroxide 12054-48-7 5-12 1 TWA 1 TWA
Potassium hydroxide 1310-58-3 < 3 2 Ceiling 2 Ceiling
Nylon N/A < 2 N/A N/A
Steel N/A 12-13 N/A N/A
Other N/A < 1 N/A N/A
Total 100
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