SDS

Product Name Ni-MH Battery
Revision date 16-Apr-2015
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Exposure to temperatures of above 212°F can cause venting of the liquid electrolyte. Internal shorting could also
cause venting of the electrolyte. There is potential for exposure to iron, nickel, cobalt, rare earth metals (cerium,
lanthanum neodymium, and praseodymium), manganese, and aluminum fumes during fire; use self-contained
breathing apparatus.
Protective equipment and precautions for firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent)
and full protective gear.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Review Section 5 and Section 7
sections before proceeding with clean-up. Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Appropriate ventilation.
Evacuate and ventilate spill area. Remove all sources of ignition or heat. Stop leak if safe to do so. Move
containers from spill area. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Review Section 5 and
Section 7 sections before proceeding with clean-up.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, water ways, drains and sewers.
Remove all sources of ignition or heat. Stop leak if safe to do so. Move containers from spill area. Carefully collect
undamaged batteries in a clean, dry and appropriate container for reuse or disposal. If electrolyte leaks or spills,
collect all released material in an appropriate container before proper disposal.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Accidental short circuit for a few seconds will not seriously affect the battery. However, this battery is capable of
delivering very high short circuit currents. Prolonged short circuits will cause high cell temperatures which can
cause skin burns. Sources of short circuits include jumbled batteries in bulk containers, metal jewelry, and metal
covered tables or metal belts used for assembly of batteries into devices.
If soldering or welding to the battery is required, use of tabbed batteries is recommended. If this cannot be done,
consult your Great Power Battery Company representative for proper precautions to prevent seal damage or short
circuit.
Do not open battery. The negative electrode material may be pyrophoric. Should an individual cell from a battery
become disassembled, spontaneous combustion of the negative electrode is possible. This is much more likely to
happen if the electrode is removed from its metal container. Here can be a delay between exposure to air and
spontaneous combustion.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store in a cool and dry area, but prevent condensation on cell or battery terminals. High temperature may damage
the performance of the battery. Protect from physical damage and short circuits. To avoid risk of fire or explosion,
keep sparks and other sources of ignition away from the battery. Do not allow metal objects to simultaneously
contact both positive and negative terminal of batteries. Do not stack battery directly on another battery. Do not
store batteries on electrically conductive surfaces.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters
Chemical Name
ACGIH TLV
OSHA PEL
NIOSH IDLH
Denmark
European Union
Nickel hydroxide (CAS #:
12054-48-7)
TWA: 0.2 mg/m
3
Ni
inhalable fraction
TWA: 1 mg/m
3
Ni
(vacated) TWA: 1
mg/m
3
Ni
IDLH: 10 mg/m
3
Ni
TWA: 0.015 mg/m
3
except Nickel carbonyl
Ni
TWA: 0.05 mg/m
3
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