Material Safety Data Sheet NiMH Batteries (MSDS)
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1 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Secondary Sealed Nickel-Metal Hydride Rechargeable Batteries Section 1 - Product Identification Product: Secondary Sealed Nickel-Metal Hydride Rechargeable Batteries Trade Name: Power-Sonic IEC Designation: HR…..according to International Standard IEC 285 Electrochemical System: Nickel-Metal Hydride, alkaline electrolyte Nominal Voltage: 1.2V Electrodes: Positive Nickel Hydroxide, negative Metal Hydride Electrolyte: Potassium Hydroxide water solution. Section 2 - Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information Components CAS Number OSHA PEL (ìg/m³) ACGIH TLV (ì/m³) Nickel (powder) 7440-02-0 1 TWA 1 TWA Nickel Hydroxide 12054-48-7 1 TWA 1 TWA Cobalt 7440-48-4 0.1 TWA Dust & Fumes 0.005 Manganese 7439-96-5 Fume: 5 Ceiling Limit Dust: 5 Fumes: 1 Lanthanum 7439-91-0 N/A N/A Cerium 7440-45-1 N/A N/A Neodymium 7440-00-8 N/A N/A Potassium Hydroxide 1310-58-3 N/A 2 Ceiling Limit Sodium Hydroxide 1310-73-2 2 TWA 2 Ceiling Limit Lithium Hydroxide 1310-65-2 N/A N/A Notes: 1. Concentration may vary depending on the stage of charge or discharge. 2. TWA is the Time Weighted Average concentration over an 8-hour period Manufacturers Name Power-Sonic Corporation, 7550 Panasonic Way San Diego, CA 92154 Emergency Telephone Numbers: CHEMTREC (Domestic): (800) 424-9300 CHEMTREC (International): (703) 527-3887 Telephone Number for Information Power-Sonic Corporation: (619) 661-2020 Date Issued: January 2, 2010 The information contained within is provided as a service to our customers and is for their information only. The information and recommendations set forth herein are made in good faith and are believed to be accurate at the date compiled. Power-Sonic Corporation makes no warranty expressed or implied.

2 Section 3 – Physical Composition Metal % by Weight Iron (Fe) 23-27 Nickel (Ni) 17-23 Metal Hydride (MH) 25-35 Cobalt (Co) 0.4-1.0 Plastics % by Weight Polypropylene (PP) 2.5-3.5 Rubber (EPDM) <0.05 Polyethylene (PE) 0.2-0.4 PVC 0.5-0.7 Other % by Weight Potassium (K) 1.8-2.5 Water (H²O) 4-7 Hydroxide (OH) 9-11 Section 4a – Flammability Data Melting Point (°F) N/A Vapor Pressure (mm Hg) N/A Boiling Point (°F) N/A Evaporation Rate N/A Solubility in Water N/A % Volatile by Volume N/A Vapor Density (Air=1) N/A Appearance and Odor Geometric solid object no odor Section 4b – Fire and Explosion...

3 Section 5 - Health Hazard Data Human Hazards A Sealed Nickel-Metal hydride cell is not hazardous to humans in normal use. Threshold Limit Value (TLV) and Source: N/A Physical Nickel plated steel does not present any risk providing the cells are used for their intended purpose and according to valid directions for use. Chemical In normal use there is no chemical risk. Should the battery be misused (abusive overcharge, reverse charge, external short circuit etc.) some electrolyte may leak from the cell through the safety vent. See Section 6 below for suggested action. Ingestion Ingestion –...

4 Classification of Dangerous Substances Contained in Batteries SUBSTANCES CLASSIFICATION Name EEC Number CAS Number Symbol Letter Identification of Danger Special Risk (1) Safety Advice (2) Nickel Hydroxide 028-008-x* 12054-48-7 Ni (OH)2 Xn Harmful R20/22-43-40 S 22/36 Cobalt Hydroxide - 21041-93-0 Co(OH)2 Xn Harmful R22-42/43 S 22-24-37 Alkalines Hydroxide 019-022-00-8 1310-58-3 KOH NaOH LioH C Corrosive R35 S 26-37/39-45 Nature of Special Risk R20/22: Harmful by inhalation or if swallowed. R35: Causes serious burns. R 40: Possible risk of irreversible effects. R 43: May cause sensitizing...

5 Section 9 – Precautions for Use, Handling and Storage Storage Store in a cool place, but prevent condensation on cell or battery terminals. Elevated temperatures may result in reduced battery life. Storage temperatures should be within the range of 40°F (5°C) to 77°F (25°C) in a 65 +/- relative humidity. Handling Accidental short circuit will result in high temperature elevation to the battery as well as shorten the battery life. Avoid prolonged short circuit as the heat generated can burn the attendant skin and even rupture the battery cell case. Batteries packaged in bulk containers...

6 Section 11 – Disposal Considerations Incineration Never incinerate NiMH batteries Landfill Never dispose of NiMH batteries as landfill. Recycling NiMH batteries can be re-cycled. Additional Information Dispose of in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations To find out more about recycling, the applicable Federal and State laws and locate battery recycling locations in your area we would direct you to the following sites: http://www.earth911.org This is a very comprehensive site, and by entering your zip code the site will direct you to battery recycling depots...