MSDS
WARNING: CHARGE ONLY WITH SPECIFIED CHARGERS ACCORDING TO DEVICE
MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. DO NOT OPEN BATTERY, DISPOSE OF IN FIRE
OR SHORT CIRCUIT - MAY IGNITE, EXPLODE, LEAK OR GET HOT CAUSING
PERSONAL INJURY.
Where accidental ingestion of small batteries is possible, the label should state:
WARNING: (1) KEEP AWAY FROM SMALL CHILDREN. IF SWALLOWED, PROMPTLY
SEE DOCTOR; (2) CHARGE ONLY WITH SPECIFIED CHARGERS ACCORDING TO
DEVICE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. DO NOT OPEN BATTERY, DISPOSE OF IN
FIRE OR SHORT CIRCUIT - MAY IGNITE, EXPLODE, LEAK OR GET HOT CAUSING
PERSONAL INJURY.
Disposal: Dispose in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Specific control parameter:
Personal protective equipment :
Respiratory protection
(Specify Type):
Not necessary under conditions of normal use.
Ventilation: Not necessary under conditions of normal use.
Not necessary under conditions of normal use. Use neoprene
or natural rubber gloves if handling an open or leaking battery.
Protective Gloves:
Not necessary under conditions of normal use. Wear safety
glasses with side shields if handling an open or leaking battery.
Eye protection:
Other Protective
(Clothing or Equipment):
Not necessary under conditions of normal use.
Open Battery Storage: Battery should not be opened. Should a cell become
disassembled, the electrode should be stored in a fireproof
cabinet, away from combustibles.
9. Physical and chemical properties
Appearance:
Ni(OH)2 is an apple green, odorless powder.
CoO is a black, odorless powder.
MH is a black, odorless powder.
KOH is colorless, odorless liquid.
Specific Gravity: (H20=1): Ni(OH)2: 5.15
Melting Point: (ºC): Ni(OH)2 decomposes at 230 deg. C
10. Stability and reactivity
Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: Do not heat or disassemble.
Hazardous Decomposition or By-products: N/A
Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
11. Toxicological information
Under normal conditions of use, the battery is hermetically sealed.
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