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PROFESSIONAL BATTERY MANUFACTURER: NiMH rechargeable battery . NiCd rechargeable battery . Li-Ion rechargeable battery . Lithium polymer rechargeable battery .

SLA rechargeable battery . Alkaline battery . Lithium battery . Zinc chloride battery . Carbon zinc battery

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS)

SECTION I – PRODUCT AND MANUFACTURER INFORMATION

Product Name: NiMH Rechargeable Battery

Chemical Systems: Nickel Metal Hydride

Sizes: All

Designed for Recharge: Yes

Well Link Industrial Limited

Rm. 1116-17 Tower A, Regent Centre

63 Wo Yi Hop Rd., Kwai Chung, NT., Hong Kong

Telephone Number for Information: 852-24818893

Date Prepared: January, 2011

SECTION II – HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

- Ingestion

- Inhalation

- Skin Contact

- Eye Contact

SECTION III – INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

WARNING: The battery should not be opened or burned. Exposure to the ingredients contained within or their

combustion products could be harmful.

MATERIAL OR INGREDIENTS % W. t.

TLV

(ACGIH Threshold Limit Values)

Aluminum (CAS# 7429-90-5) <2 10mg/m

TWA

Cobalt

as cobalt metal (CAS# 7440-48-4)

cobalt oxide (CAS# 1307-96-6)

cobalt hydroxide (CAS# 21041-93-0)

2-6 0.02mg/m

TWA (as Co)

Manganese (CAS# 7439-96-5) <3 0.2mg/m

TWA (as Mn)

Nickel

as nickel powder (CAS# 7440-02-0)

nickel oxide (CAS# 1313-99-1)

nickel hydroxide (CAS# 12054-48-7)

20-50

1.5mg/m

TWA (as inhalable Ni)

0.2mg/m

TWA

(as inhalable Ni, insoluble compounds)

Summary of content (6 pages)

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Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries Page 1/6 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS) SECTION I – PRODUCT AND MANUFACTURER INFORMATION Product Name: Chemical Systems: Sizes: Designed for Recharge: NiMH Rechargeable Battery Nickel Metal Hydride All Yes Well Link Industrial Limited Rm. 1116-17 Tower A, Regent Centre 63 Wo Yi Hop Rd., Kwai Chung, NT.
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Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries Page 2/6 Zinc as zinc metal zinc oxide zinc hydroxide Mischmetal including lanthanum cerium neodymium praseodymium Lithium Hydroxide Potassium Hydroxide Sodium Hydroxide Steel Water, paper, plastic, other (CAS# 7440-66-6) (CAS# 1314-13-2) (CAS# 20427-58-1) (CAS# 7439-91-0) (CAS# 7440-45-1) (CAS# 7440-00-8) (CAS# 7440-10-0) (CAS# 1310-65-2) (CAS# 1310-58-3) (CAS# 1310-73-2) (CAS# 7439-89-6) <3 10mg/m3 TWA (total dust: zinc oxide) 10mg/m3 TWA (particulates not otherwise clas
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Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries Page 3/6 hydrogen gas may evolve. In a confined space, hydrogen gas can form an explosive mixture. In this situation, smothering agents are recommended. Fire fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Burning nickel metal hydride batteries can produce toxic fumes including oxides of nickel, cobalt, aluminum, manganese, lanthanum, cerium, neodymium, and praseodymium.
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Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries Page 4/6 SECTION VIII – PERSONAL PROTECTION Respiratory Protection (Specify Type) Ventilation Protective Gloves Eye Protection Other Protective Clothing Not necessary under normal conditions Not necessary under normal conditions Not necessary under normal conditions Not necessary under normal conditions Not necessary under normal conditions SECTION IX - PHYSICAL DATA Boiling Point @ 760 mm Hg (oC) Vapor Pressure (mm Hg @ 25 oC) Vapor Density (Air = 1) Density (grams/cc) Per
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Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries Page 5/6 SECTION XII – FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA Flash Point Flammable Limits in Air (%) Lower (LEL) Upper (LEL) Extinguishing Media Auto-Ignition NA NA NA NA Use water, foam or dry powder, as appropriate NA SECTION XIII – Disposal Method Disposal in accordance with Federal, State and Local reporting requirements.
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Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries Page 6/6 SECTION XVI – OTHER INFORMATION The battery referenced herein is defined as “article” and is NOT subject to the 29 CFR 1910.1200 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard requirement or to the Canadian WHMIS requirement. Hence, a material safety data sheet (MSDS) is not required. The information and recommendation set forth herein are supplied as a service. They are made in good faith and believed to be accurate as of the date of preparation.