SDS

MATERIAL SAFETY
DATA SHEET
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
IMPORTANT NOTE: THE BATTERY SHOULD NOT BE OPENED OR BURNED. EXPOSURE TO THE
INGREDIENTS CONTAINED WITHIN OR THEIR COMBUSTION PRODUCTS COULD BE HARMFUL.
PRODUCT NAME: NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES DATE: January 1, 2007
MATERIAL OR
INGREDIENTS
% W. t.
Cadmium
as Cadmium Metal (CAS # 7440-43-9)
Cadmium Oxide (CAS # 1306-19-0)
Cadmium Hydroxide (CAS # 21041-95-2)
8-22
Cobalt
as Cobalt Metal (CAS # 7440-48-4)
Cobalt Oxide (CAS # 1307-96-6)
Cobalt Hydroxide (CAS # 21041-93-0)
1-2
Lithium Hydroxide (CAS # 1310-65-2) 0-1
Nickel
as Nickel Metal (CAS # 7440-02-0)
Nickel Oxide (CAS # 1313-99-1)
Nickel Hydroxide (CAS # 12054-48-7)
20-30
Potassium Hydroxide (CAS # 1310-58-3) 0-5
NICKEL-CADMIUM
BATTERIES
BATTERY MANUFACTURER’S
MSDS
DISTRIBUTED BY: HUBBELL LIGHTING, INC.
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FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
If re or explosion occurs when batteries are on charge, shut off power to charge.
In case of re, it is permissable to use any class of extinguishing medium on these batteries or their
packing materials. Cool exterior of batteries if exposed to re to prevent rupture.
Fire ghters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Nickel-Cadmium batteries involved in
a re can vent and produce toxic fumes including nickel, nickel oxide, cadmium, cadmium oxides,
and cobalt oxides.
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Under normal conditions of use, the battery is hermetically sealed.
INGESTION: Swallowing a battery can be harmful. Contents of an open battery can cause serious
chemical burns of mouth, esophagus, and gastrointestinal tract. Contents include toxic cadmium
compounds that can cause excessive salivation, choking, nausea, persistent vomiting, diarrhea,
abdominal pain, dizziness, faintness, unconsciousness, and possible liver and kidney injury.
If a battery or open battery is ingested, do not induce vomiting or give food or drink. Seek medical
attention immediately.
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Product Identification
Product name: Ni-cad rechargeable battery
Chemical system: Nickel Cadmium
Distributed by: HomeBrite Corporation
16710 East Johnson Drive
City of Industry, CA 81745
[phone]
Material Safety Data Sheet
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Hazardous Ingredients