SDS

Document #: NiMH NA PSDS Issue Date: 12/9/2011
Supersedes: GMEL# 2030.4; 2035.1 Reaffirmed: 9/18/2012
SECTION XI - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This battery product is a finished consumer product. It is classified as an “article” and exempt under the
federal OSHA Hazard Communication standard. The chemicals in this product are contained in a sealed
can and exposure does not occur during normal handling and use. The following information is included
in an MSDS intended to assess occupational exposure to individual chemical substances. It is not
relevant to normal use of a finished consumer battery product.
Chronic Effects: Chronic exposure to nickel and cobalt may cause respiratory and skin sensitization.
Disposal process that result in nickel or cobalt exposure may be hazardous.
Target Organs: If can is damaged, the target organs are the skin, eyes and respiratory system.
Carcinogenicity: Nickel metal is classified by IARC as “Possibly Carcinogenic to Humans” (Group 2B)
and by NTP as “Reasonably Anticipated to be a Carcinogen”. Soluble nickel compounds are classified by
IARC as "Carcinogenic to Humans" (Group 1), by NTP as "Known to be a Human Carcinogen" and by
ACGIH as “Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen” (A4). Insoluble nickel compounds are classified
by IARC as "Carcinogenic to Humans" (Group 1), by NTP as "Known to be a Human Carcinogen" and
by ACGIH as “Confirmed Human Carcinogen” (A1). Cobalt and cobalt compounds are classified by
IARC as “Possibly Carcinogenic to Humans” (Group 2B). None of the other components of this product
are listed as carcinogens by ACGIH, IARC, NTP or OSHA.
SECTION XII - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No eco-toxicity data are available. This product is not expected to present an environmental hazard.
SECTION XIII - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in compliance with federal, state/provincial and local regulations. Do not incinerate.
Nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries are recyclable through the Rechargeable Battery Recycling
Corporation’s (RBRC) Charge Up to Recycle! Program. For more information, call 1-800-8-BATTERY
(1-800-822-8379) or visit the RBRC web site at www.rbrc.org
SECTION XIV - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Duracell NiMH batteries are required to be packaged in a manner that prevents the generation of a
dangerous amount of heat and prevents short circuits. Product shipped in its original unopened Duracell
packaging is compliant with the packaging special provisions. NiMH batteries are not defined as
dangerous goods under IATA, ICAO, and DOT. For air and ground transportation these batteries are not
subject to dangerous goods regulations. NiMH batteries are defined as dangerous goods under IMDG
code for sea transportation.
International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code: UN-3496, SP-117 & SP-963
Ground Transport (US DOT): 49 CFR172.102 Special Provision 130
Air Transport (IATA)/ICAO: Special Provision A123, UN 3028 Provisions 295 - 304
Marine/Water Transport (IMDG): NiMH battery Sea Transportation regulation (UN3496;
Class 9) will be effective as of January 1, 2012. SP 963: Exemptions From Dangerous Goods 1.
Button Cells 2. Batteries Packed with or Contained in Equipment 3. Products Weighing Less than
100 kg in the Container.
For Transportation Emergencies, call:
CHEMTREC Emergency Response Hotline
1-800-424-9300 (US & Canada)