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2014-01-10
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Sealed secondary (or rechargeable) Cells
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Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
A- Human hazards A sealed Nickel-Metal Hydride cell is not hazardous in normal use. 2.1 Physical Nickel plated steel cans do not present any risk if cells are used for its intended purpose and according to valid directions for use. Do not throw in fire or misuse, as a gas containing hydrogen and oxygen can be generated through the safety valve (explosion risk). 3.2 Chemical Nickel plated steel cans do not present chemical risk in normal use. In case of misuse (abusive over charge, reverse charge, external short circuit…) and in case of default, some electrolyte can leak from the cell through the safety vent. In these cases refer to the risk of the alkaline hydroxides. The toxic properties of the electrode materials are hazardous only if the materials are released by mechanical damaging the cell or if exposed to fire.
Environmental hazards
Metals used in a Ni-MH cell have to be collected and recycled through specialised organisations (list on www.rechargebatteries.org).
