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Material Safety Data Sheet
Printing date 05/18/2012 Reviewed on 05/17/2012
Trade name: NI-MH Battery
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34.2.3
3 Hazards identification
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Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment:
This product is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
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Classification system:
The classification is according to the latest edition of OSHA Hazard Comunication Standard (29 CFR
1910.1200), and extended by company and literature data.
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NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4)
3
0
0
Health = 3
Fire = 0
Reactivity = 0
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HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4)
HEALTH
FIRE
REACTIVITY
*3
0
0
Health = *3
Fire = 0
Reactivity = 0
4 First aid measures
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General information:
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.
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After swallowing:
If symptoms persist consult 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:
No special measures required.
6 Accidental release measures
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Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Not required.
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Environmental precautions:
Do not allow product to reach sewage system or any water course.
Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system.
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
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Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
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Reference to other sections
See Section 7 for information on safe handling.
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.
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