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BYD COMPANY LIMITED

BYD MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

PRODUCT NAME: NICKEL CADMIUM SEALED CELL BATTERY (Ni-Cd Series)

1. Information of Manufacturer

Manufacturer Name

BYD Company Limited

Telephone Number for Information

+86 755 84203333

Address

P.C.: 518119 Yan An Road, KuiChong,

Longgang, Shenzhen, China

Fax Number for Information

+86 755 84202222

2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION

3. EMERGENCY FIRST AID

Effects of Overexposure

Eye Effects

: In the case of a fire or cell rupture the electrolyte solution inside battery is

extremely corrosive to eye tissue and may result in permanent blindness.

Contact with nickel oxide may cause minor irritation.

Skin Effect

: Contact with electrolyte solution inside battery may cause serious burns to

skin tissues. Contact with nickel compounds may cause result in chronic

eczema or nickel itch.

Ingestion

: Ingestion of electrolyte solution causes tissue damage to throat area and

gastro/respiratory tract. Ingestion of nickel compounds causes nausea and

intestinal disorders.

Inhalation

: No exposure possible except in the case of fire of abuse. Effects of

inhalation of cadmium and/or nickel compounds vary from mild irritation of

nasal mucous membranes to damage of lung tissues proper. Inhalation of

cadmium oxide may cause dry throat, cough, headache, vomiting, chest

pain and chills. Chronic overexposure to cadmium compounds may result in

pulmonary edema, breathing difficulty, prostration, and kidney damage.

Battery Electrolyte:

Eye Contact

: Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes if abuse causes safety

vents to activate. Get immediate medical attention.

Skin Contact

: Remove contaminated clothing and flush effected areas with plenty of

water for at least 15 minutes. Wash with soap and water.

Ingestion

: Do not induce vomiting. Dilute by giving water. If available give several

glasses of mild. Get immediate medical attention. Do not give anything by

mouth to an unconscious person.

Inhalation

: Remove to fresh air. Give oxygen or artificial respiration if needed. Get

immediate medical attention.

Summary of content (5 pages)

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BYD COMPANY LIMITED BYD MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET PRODUCT NAME: NICKEL CADMIUM SEALED CELL BATTERY (Ni-Cd Series) 1. Information of Manufacturer Manufacturer Name BYD Company Limited Address P.C.: 518119 Yan An Road, KuiChong, Longgang, Shenzhen, China Telephone Number for Information +86 755 84203333 Fax Number for Information +86 755 84202222 2.
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BYD COMPANY LIMITED 4. REACTIVITY DATA Incompatibilities: Aluminum, zinc and other active metals, acid, chlorinated and aromatic hydrocarbons, nitro carbons, halocarbons. Hazardous Decomposition products: Nickel oxide, cadmium, cadmium oxide and potassium hydroxide. Hazardous Polymerization will not occur. 5. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION Respiratory Protection: Use NOISH/MSHA approved respirator if cell broken open during a fire to maintain exposure levels below the TWA for cadmium and nickel compounds.
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BYD COMPANY LIMITED 7. Ingredients EXPOSURE LIMITS QUANTITY Cadmium 5 mog/m3 dust – OSHA 10~25% Cadmium Hydroxide 5 mog/m3 dust – OSHA 12~28% Nickel Powder 1mg/ m3 -OSHA 7~18% Nickel Hydroxide, 1mg/ m3 -OSHA 4~11% KOH 2mg/ m3 ACGIH Ceiling Air Nylon N/A ~2% Steel N/A 13~14% ≈ 3% Cobalt Hydroxide 8. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Boiling Point: Vapor Pressure: Not applicable Not applicable Specific Gravity: 1.17-1.
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BYD COMPANY LIMITED 12. Storage Information These cells and batteries shall not be stored in high temperature, the maximum temperature is 60℃(less than one month), otherwise the cells and batteries maybe leakage. Besides, the cells and batteries shall be protected from short circuit and protected from movement that could result in short 13. Ecological Information N/A 14. Disposal Method Disposal of batteries comply with government regulations. 15.
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BYD COMPANY LIMITED 17. Other Information The data in this MSDS relates only to the specific material designed herein. 18. Measure for fire extinction In case of fire, it is permitted to use any class of extinguishing medium on those batteries or the packing material. Cool exterior of batteries if exposed to fire to prevent rupture. Fire fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus.