Nickel Metal Hydride Battery (Module)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

This product is not dangerous as long as it is used for prescribed purposes and in accordance with its designated usage. As the product is a storage device for electricity, it may give the user an electric shock. It has no adverse effect on human health or the environment unless the pack and cell casings are breached.

Other physicochemical hazards

This product does not constitute a physical and chemical hazard as long as it is used for prescribed purposes and in accordance with its designated usage. The alkaline electrolyte or materials in the battery may be dangerous if they leak out of the casing due to dismantling or breaching of the battery. This product may cause electric shock, fire, or injury if it is used for purposes other than those prescribed or without following the designated usage. Hazard to human health This product is not hazardous to human health in normal use. However, if the product dismantle or is breached, the alkaline electrolyte or materials that may leak out of the outer casing may adversely affect human health. This product contains both nickel compounds and cobalt, which are classified as carcinogens by IARC and NTP. Hazard to environment This product is not hazardous to the environment as long as it is used for prescribed purposes and in accordance with its designated usage. However, the contents of the product may have an adverse effect on the environment in the event of their leakage from the casing due to dismantling or