Nickel Zinc Battery (Cell)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H302, H314, H317, H332, H334, H341, H350i, H360, H372, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

The following classification of hazards refer to the components that are present inside the sealed product container. If for some reason, the container opens, exposing the internal materials, they may pose the following hazards: Corrosive to metals (Category 1), H290 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302 Skin corrosion (Category 1A), H314 Skin sensitization (Category 1), H317 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4), H332 Respiratory sensitization (Category 1), H334 Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 2), H341 Carcinogenicity, Inhalation (Category 1A), H350i Reproductive toxicity (Category 1B), H360 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure (Category 1), H372 Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 1), H400 Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 1), H410

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H332 Harmful if inhaled H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350i May cause cancer by inhalation. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

When leaked liquid comes in contact with the skin, it may cause damage of the skin. When it gets into the eye, it may cause damage to the eye including loss of eyesight. P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P261 Avoid breathing dust. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

Do not dispose of battery in fire. Stacking or jumbling of batteries may cause external short circuits and heat generation.