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Material Safety Data Sheet

MSDS 2.001.002

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VARTA Microbattery GmbH

Daimlerstraße 1

73479 Ellwangen

Germany

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Edition:

13.01.2012

Version:

Rechargeable Ni-MH Button

1. Identification of the product and of the company undertaking

Product details

Trade name: Rechargeable Ni-MH button

Product types V15H, V40H, V65HT, V80H, V110HT, V150H, V150HT, V180H, V200H,

V250H, CP300H, V350H, V500HT

(or multi-cell assemblies of these basis cells,

number x of cells indicated by x/...);

V6HR, RTC6, V18HRT, MBU20, V20HR, V60HR, V120HR, V450HR,

V500HRT, V600HR, V650HRT

(or multi-cell assemblies of these basis cells,

number x of cells indicated by x/...);

V7/8H, p6/8h, p7/8h;

p10 accu, p312 accu, p13 accu, p675 accu

Voltage: 1.2 V (or multiples of 1.2 V in case of assembled batteries)

Electrochemical system: Nickel metal hydride

Anode (negative electrode): Metal hydride

Cathode (positive electrode): Nickel hydroxide

Supplier details

Address: VARTA Microbattery GmbH

Daimlerstr. 1

D-73479 Ellwangen/Jagst

Germany

Emergency telephone number: +49 7961 921 110 (VAC)

Legal Remark (U.S.A.)

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are a sub-requirement of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration

(OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR Subpart 1910.1200. This Hazard Communication Standard does

not apply to various subcategories including anything defined by OSHA as an "article". OSHA has defined "article" as

a manufactured item other than a fluid or particle; (i) which is formed to a specific shape or design during

manufacture; (ii) which has end use function(s) dependent in whole or in part upon its shape or design during end

use; and (iii) which under normal conditions of use does not release more than very small quantities, e.g. minute or

trace amounts of a hazardous chemical, and does not pose a physical hazard or health risk to employees.

Because all of our batteries are defined as "articles", they are exempted from the requirements of the Hazard

Communication Standard.

Legal remark (EU)

These batteries are no “substances” or “preparations” according to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 EC. Instead they

have to be regarded as “articles”, no substances are intended to be released during handling. Therefore there is no

obligation to supply a MSDS according to Regulation (EC) 1907/2006, Article 31.

General remark

This “Safety Information” is provided as a service to our customers. The details presented are in accordance with our

present knowledge and experiences. They are no contractual assurances of product attributes.

2. Hazards identification

A sealed Nickel-Metal hydride cell/battery is not hazardous in normal use; especially the release of hydrogen gas is

excluded.

Summary of content (6 pages)

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Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS 2.001.002 Rechargeable Ni-MH Button 1. Identification of the product and of the company undertaking Product details Trade name: Rechargeable Ni-MH button Product types V15H, V40H, V65HT, V80H, V110HT, V150H, V150HT, V180H, V200H, V250H, CP300H, V350H, V500HT (or multi-cell assemblies of these basis cells, number x of cells indicated by x/...
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Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS 2.001.002 In case of mistreatment (abusive over charge, reverse charge, external short circuit…) and in case of fault some electrolyte can leak from the cell through the safety device. In these cases refer to the risk of potassium hydroxide solution (corrosive, pH > 14). The electrode materials are only hazardous, if the materials are released by mechanical damaging of the cell or if exposed to fire. 3.
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Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS 2.001.002 5. Fire fighting measures Suitable extinguishing media: Use foam, dry powder or dry sand, as appropriate. Extinguishing media with limited suitability: Carbon dioxide (CO2) and water volume are only applicable for incipient fire. Special protection equipment during fire-fighting: Contamination cloth including breathing apparatus. Special hazard: Under fire conditions, the electrode materials can form carcinogenic nickel and cobalt oxides. 6.
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Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS 2.001.002 10. Stability and reactivity Dangerous reactions: 11. When heated above 150°C the risk of rupture occurs. Due to special safety construction, rupture implies controlled release of pressure without ignition. Toxicological information Under normal conditions (during charge and discharge) release of ingredients does not occur. If accidental release occurs see information in section 2, 3, and 4. Swallowing of a battery can be harmful.
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Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS 2.001.002 14. Transport information VARTA nickel metal hydride button cells/batteries are considered to be “dry cell” batteries and are unregulated for purposes of transportation by the U.S.
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Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS 2.001.002 16. Other information Classification Carc. Cat. 1 Repr. Cat. 2 Muta. Cat. 3 T Xn Xi F C N Carcinogenic category 1 Toxic for reproduction category 2 Mutagenic category 3 Toxic Harmful Irritant Highly flammable Corrosive Dangerous for the environment R Phrases 11 17 20/22 22 35 38 40 42/43 43 48/23 Highly flammable. Spontaneously flammable in air. Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe burns. Irritating to skin.