Datasheet

Material Safety Data Sheet
MSDS 2.001.002
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VARTA Microbattery GmbH
Daimlerstraße 1
73479 Ellwangen
Germany
Fo_175
Edition:
13.01.2012
Version:
11
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. Composition/information on ingredients
Ingredients
Contents CAS No. Classification R Phrases Material
10 - 35 %
Carc. Cat. 3;
Xn;
F
40 - 42/43
11 - 17
Mischmetal nickel alloy
10 - 40 % 12054-48-7
Carc. Cat. 1;
Repr. Cat 2;
Muta. Cat 3.
T;
Xn
;
Xi;
N
49
61
68
48/23
20/22
38 - 42/43
50/53
Nickel hydroxide
3 - 15 % 1310-58-3
Xn;
C
22
35
Potassium hydroxide
0 - 3 %
Xn
;
N
22 - 42/43
50/53
Cobalt and compounds
Full text of Classification and R-phrases: see section 16.
Heavy Metals
Contents CAS No. Material
< 5 mg/kg 7440-43-9 Cadmium
< 15 mg/kg 7439-92-1 Lead
< 1 mg/kg 7439-97-6
Mercury
(none intentionally introduced,
see Chapter 12)
< 5 mg/kg Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+)
Other Ingredients
Contents CAS No. Material
15 - 60 % Steel and nickel
3 - 10 % Polymers
During charge process, the mischmetal nickel alloy is loaded with hydrogen, this compound is flammable (F).
4. First aid measures
Measures at accidental release
After inhalation: Fresh air. Seek for medical assistance.
After skin contact: Flush affected areas with plenty of water. Remove contaminated cloth
immediately. Seek for medical assistance.
After eye contact: Flush the eye gently with plenty of water (at least 15 minutes).
Seek for medical assistance.
After ingestion: Drink plenty of water. Avoid vomiting. Seek for medical assistance.
No trials for neutralization.