General Information
Revision date
2008-01-03
Product name
All Types in Steel Container
Product Synonyms
Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) Battery
Chemical name
NiMH, Alkaline Electrode
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Harding Energy Systems, Inc
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Metals % Plastics % Other % Iron Fe 23 – 27 Polypropylene PP 2.5 – 3.5 Potassium K 1.8 – 2.5 H2 Nickel Ni 17 – 23 Rubber EPDM < 0.05 Water 4 – 7 O Metal MH 23 – 35 Polyethylene PE 0.2 – 0.4 OH- 9 – 11 Hydride Cobalt Co 0.4 – 1.0 PVC 0.5 – 0.7 A sealed Nickel-Metal Hydride cell is not hazardous on principle. Physical: No risk if cells are used for its intended purpose and according to valid directions for use. Chemical: In normal use, no chemical risk On some extreme conditions (high over charge, reverse polarity, external short circuit, etc) and in case of manufacturing defect, some electrolyte can be removed from the cell by the safety vent. In these cases, the risk is the caustic nature of electrolyte. The toxic properties of the electrode materials are hazardous only if the materials are released by damaging the cell or if exposed to fire. Classification of dangerous substances contained into the cells. SUBSTANCES
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
EEC No. Identification Special Risk
Precautionary statements
Name: S 22: Do not breath dust S 24: Avoid contact with skin S 26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice S 36: Wear suitable protection clothing S 37: Wear suitable gloves S 37/39: Wear suitable gloves and eyes/face protection S 45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately
Hazard pictograms
Letter CAS No. of Danger (1) (2) Nickel 028-008-X* R 20/22-43- Ni(OH)2 Xn Harmful S 22/36 Hydroxide 12054-48-7 40 Cobalt * Co(OH)2 Xn Harmful R 22-42/43 S22-24-37 Hydroxide 21041-93-0 Potassium 019-002-00-8 KOH C Corrosive R 35 S 26-37/39-45 Hydroxide 1310-58-3 (1) Nature of Special Risk: R 20/21/22: Harmful by inhalation, skin contact, or if swallowed R 20/22: Harmful by inhalation or if swallowed R 35: Causes serious burns R 40: Possible risk of irreversible effects R 43: May cause sensitizing by skin contact R 42/43: May cause sensitizing by inhalation and skin contact
