SDS

Product Name Ni-MH Battery
Revision date 16-Apr-2015
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Page 2 / 10
Batteries may vent, ignite and produce sparks when subjected to high temperature, when damaged or abused
(e.g., mechanical damage); may burn rapidly with flare-burning effect; may ignite other batteries in clothes
proximity.
This product should not present a health hazard when used under reasonable conditions. If contact with the
internal components of the battery may be irritating to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Fire will produce
irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Burning batteries may produce toxic hydrogen fluoride gas. Fumes may
cause dizziness or suffocation.
If the battery is discarded into the environment, the harmful contents inside may be dangerous.
Unknown acute toxicity
No information available
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical nature
Article
Chemical Name
CAS No
Weight-%
Alloy Powder
-
42.4
Nickel hydroxide
12054-48-7
29.1
Foamed Nickel
7440-02-0
11.6
Polypropylene
9003-07-0
7.1
Steel
7439-89-6
6.7
Cobalt(II) oxide
1307-96-6
2.1
Potassium hydroxide
1310-58-3
0.7
Nickel powder
7440-02-0
0.2
Lithium hydroxide
1310-65-2
0.1
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Description of first aid measures
General advice
No effect under routine handling and use. If exposure to internal materials within
cells due to damaged outer metal casing, the following actions are recommended.
Inhalation
If potential for exposure to fumes or dusts occurs, remove immediately to fresh air
and seek medical attention.
Skin Contact
In case of skin contact with contents of battery, flush immediately with water. If
irritation persists, get medical help.
Eye contact
For eye contact, flush with copious amounts of water for 15 minutes. Do not
inhale leaked material. If irritation persists, get medical help.
Ingestion
Do not induce vomiting. If the injured is fully conscious: wash mouth out with
water, then give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
See Section 11 for more information.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Any class of extinguishing medium may be used on the batteries or their packing
material.
Unsuitable extinguishing media
No information available.
Specific hazards arising from the chemical