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NICKEL-CADMIUM
BATTERIES
a division of Hubbell Lighting
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT NAME: NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES
DATE: January 1, 2007
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.
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
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
If fire or explosion occurs when batteries are on charge, shut off power to charge.
In case of fire, it is permissible to use any class of extinguishing medium on these batteries or their packing materials.
Cool exterior of batteries if exposed to fire to prevent rupture.
Fire fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Nickel-Cadmium batteries involved in a fire 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.
INHALATION: Contents of an open battery can cause respiratory irritation. Cadmium oxide fumes can cause metal fume
fever. Hypersensitivity to nickel can cause allergic pulmonary asthma. Provide fresh air and seek medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT: Contents of an open battery can cause skin irritation and/or chemical burns. Cobalt, cobalt compounds,
nickel and nickel compounds can cause skin sensitization and an allergic contact dermatitis. Remove contaminated
clothing and wash skin with soap and water. If a chemical burn occurs or if irritation persists, seek medical attention.
EYE CONTACT: Contents of an open battery can cause severe irritation and chemical burns. Immediately flush eyes
thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes, lifting upper and lower lids, until no evidence of the chemical remains. Seek
medical attention.