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Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries
January, 2010
©2010 Energizer
As a courtesy to our customers, Energizer has prepared copyrighted Product Safety Datasheets to provide information on the different
Eveready/Energizer battery systems. As defined in OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, Section 1910.1200 (c), Eveready/Energizer batteries are
manufactured “articles”, which do not result in exposure to a hazardous chemical under normal conditions of use. For this reason, Material Safety
Datasheets are not required. The information and recommendations set forth herein are made in good faith, for information only, and are believed to be
accurate as of the date of preparation. However, ENERGIZER BATTERY MANUFACTURING, INC., MAKES NO WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THIS INFORMATION AND DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FROM REFERENCE ON IT.
PRODUCT SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT NAME: Energizer Rechargeable Battery Type No.: Volts:
TRADE NAMES: ENERGIZER Nickel Metal Hydride Battery
Approximate Weight:
CHEMICAL SYSTEM: Nickel Metal Hydride
Designed for Recharge: Yes
SECTION 1 - MANUFACTURER INFORMATION
Manufactured for:
Ener
g
izer Battery Manufacturin
g
, Inc.
Telephone Number for Information:
800-383-7323 (USA / CANADA)
1359 Columbia Rd.
Westlake, OH 44145
Date Prepared: January, 2010
SECTION 2 – HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
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.
Inhalation: Contents of an open battery can cause respiratory irritation. Hypersensitivity to nickel can cause allergic pulmonary asthma.
Skin Contact: Contents of an open battery can cause skin irritation and/or chemical burns. Nickel, nickel compounds, cobalt and cobalt
compounds can cause skin sensitization and an allergic contact dermatitis.
Eye Contact: Contents of an open battery can cause severe irritation and chemical burns.
Note: Nickel, nickel compounds, cobalt and cobalt compounds are listed as possible carcinogens by the International Agency for Research on
Cancer (IARC) or National Toxicology Program (NTP).
SECTION 3 - 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 INGREDIENT PEL (OSHA) TLV (ACGIH) %/wt.
Aluminum
(CAS# 7429-90-5)
15 mg/m
3
TWA (total dust)
5 mg/m
3
TWA (respirable
fraction)
10 mg/m
3
TWA
< 2
Cobalt
as cobalt metal
(CAS# 7440-48-4)
as cobalt oxide
(CAS# 1307-96-6)
as cobalt hydroxide
(CAS# 21041-93-0)
0.1 mg/m
3
TWA (as Co) 0.02 mg/m
3
TWA (as Co)
2.5-6.0
Lithium Hydroxide
(CAS# 1310-65-2)
None established None established 0-4
Manganese 5 mg/m
3
Ceiling 0.2 mg/m
3
TWA (as Mn)
< 3