Primary Gas Cell

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Ingredients (new battery) Name CAS Nr. Content % of Total Weight Ni-Catalyst* 12003-78-0 0.1 - 5 Zinc powder (Zn)* 7440-66-6 20 - 40 Potassium hydroxide (KOH)* 1310-58-3 4 - 20 Nickel plated Steel 35 - 50 Copper 2 - 5 Mercury (Hg)* 7439-97-6 (< 5mg/kg) Lead (Pb)* 7439-92-1 (< 40mg/kg) Cadmium* 7440-43-9 (< 20mg/kg) Nickel 7440-02-0 2 - 6 Technical Polymers 4 - 7 * All cell types are sealed button cells, no chemical hazard will be posed as long as the cell remains in sealed condition. Section 3 – Hazardous identification A primary gas cell is not hazardous in normal use (see section 7 for proper handling) Risk of exposure occurs, only if battery is mechanically, thermally or electrically abused, skin or eye contact with the contents of an opened battery should be avoided. Skin contact with the contents of an opened battery can cause irritation and/or chemical burns. Eye contact with the contents of an opened battery can cause severe irritation and chemical burns. Ingestion of a battery can be harmful. Please strictly observe safety instructions.