NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY

Hazard statements (CLP)

H318, H330, H341, H360, H400

Code

Statements

H318

Causes serious eye damage

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard categories

Carcinogenicity—Category 1 Reproductive –Category 1B Mutagenic – Category 2 Eye Irritation -- Category 1 Acute Toxicity – Category 2 Aquatic Acute Hazard – Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May cause cancer (Nickel and Cadmium). Causes serious eye damage. Fatal if inhaled. Very toxic to aquatic life. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Suspected of causing genetic defects.

Prevention

Obtain special instruction before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Use personal protective equipment as required. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Do not breathing dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear respiratory protection. Avoid release to the environment. Obtain special instructions before use.

Response

If exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do so. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. If Inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position conformable for breathing. Specific treatment is urgent. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container closed.

Disposal

Follow the waste disposal requirements of your country, state, or local authorities. No Precautionary statement. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with the waste disposal requirements of your country, state, or local authorities. Do not dispose of in a landfill. Sealed Battery Cells are NOT a regulated material when used in the as sold condition. Should the outside cell case be opened or damaged, there may be exposure to cadmium (Cd), cadmium compounds, and nickel hydroxide (Ni(OH)2). These constituents of the battery cell assembly are regulated.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classified as a hazardous material based on IATA, IMDG, and DOT. FIRE AND EXPLOSION Under normal conditions the battery cells are nonflammable. At elevated temperatures in a fire situation the cells may emit cadmium fumes and electrolyte.

Potential health effects

INGESTION: INHALATION Vapors, mists, and liquid are extremely corrosive to the mouth and throat. Swallowing the liquid burns the tissues and causes severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and collapse. Vapors and mists are extremely corrosive to the nose, throat and mucous membranes. Bronchitis, pulmonary edema and chemical pneumonitis may occur. Irritation, coughing, chest pain and difficulty in breathing may occur with brief exposure. Prolonged exposure may result in more sever irritation and tissue damage. If exposed to an open cell, wear a MSHA/NIOSH approved dust/mist respirator. SKIN CONTACT Vapors, mists and liquid are extremely corrosive to the skin. Vapors will severely irritate the skin and mists and liquid will severely burn the skin. Prolonged contact of the liquid will burn or destroy surrounding tissue. EYE CONTACT Vapors, mists and liquid are extremely corrosive to the eyes. Brief contact of the vapors will be severely irritating. Brief contact of the liquid will severely damage the eyes and prolonged contact may cause permanent eye injury, which may be followed by blindness OTHER When charged these batteries may be highly active and capable of large and rapid generation of electrical energy. Care should be taken to handle cells properly to avoid shorting or misuse that will result in rapid and uncontrolled generation of electrical, chemical or heat energy. CHRONIC EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE Chronic Effects of Exposure; May result in areas of destruction of skin tissue or primary irritant dermatitis. Inhalation of vapors and mists may cause varying degrees of damage to the affected tissue and also increasing susceptibility to respiratory illness. APPEARANCE Liquid contained inside a cell or package.

NFPA Ratings

Component Nickel Cadmium Batteries Health Flammability Reactivity Special (Blue) (Red) (Yellow) (White) 3 1 2 --