SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECONDARY BATTERY
(FORM : EEC Directive 93/112)
Date of issue : APRIL 2003
REF. MSDS-IBG-ALCAD-EN
1. IDENTIFICATION
1.1. PRODUCT NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY (Rechargeable & Alcaline & vented)
Trade name : LC/MC/HC/LBP/MBP/HBP/VN, and other plastics/steel cells.
IEC Designation : KH ; KM ; KL acc. To IEC 60623
Proper shipping name : BATTERIES, WET, FILLED WITH ALKALI electric storage.
Electrochemical System : Nickel Cadmium, alcaline electrolyte.
Nickel hydroxide and Cobalt hydroxide
Electrode Positive
Nickel Plated
Cadmium Hydroxyde and iron oxide on Nickel plated
Electrode N茅gative
substrade
Potassium Hydroxide + water
Electrolyte
1,2 V
Nominal voltage
1.2. SUPPLIER
Name : Alcad Limited
Address : Norra Strandgatan 35 Box 504, S-572 25 Oskarshamn, Su猫de
Phone/Fax : +46 491 68 100/ +46 491 68 110
www.alcad.com
1.3. EMERGENCY CONTACT : look for 芦 contact 禄.
2. COMPOSITION (weight percentage of basic materials)
2.1. MEDIUM SIZE SINGLE CELL WITH STEEL CONTAINER
M茅tals% Plastic % Other %
Steel Fe 43-51 Polypropylene 1,1-1,6 Potassium hydroxide 5,4-5,8
Nickel Ni 3-10 Lithium Hydroxyde 0,5
Cadmium Cd 3-10
Chromium Cr 2,3-2,6 Water 27-31
Cobalt < 0.3
2.2. MEDIUM SIZE SINGLE CELL WITH PLASTIC CONTAINER
M茅tals % Plastic % Other %
Steel Fe 20 Polypropyl猫ne 8-11 Potassium Hydroxyde 5,5-6,2
Nickel Ni 3-10 Lithium Hydroxyde 0,5
Cadmium Cd 3-10 Carbon 2-4
Water 28-35
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3. HAZARDS
3.1. PHYSICAL
No risk if batteries are used for its intended purpose and according to valid directions for use.
If the directions for use are not followed as regards ventilation, oxygen and hydrogen gas, which may developed during over charging
the batteries, can be collected in battery box or room. If the gas is ignited by an electric spark or open fire, a violent explosion may
occur.
3.2. CHEMICAL
In normal use the only chemical risk is the caustic nature of the electrolyte. Precautions must be taken when emptying and filling the
battery cells. The properties of the electrode materials are hazardous only if the materials are released by crushing the battery or if it
is exposed to fire.
CLASSIFICATION OF DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES CONTAINED INTO THE PRODUCT.
SUBSTANCES CLASSIFICATION
Name Chemical EINECS CAS Letter Identification Special Saftey advice
Number Number of danger risk (1) -2
Nickel Ni (OH)2 235-008-5 12054-48-7 Xn Harmful R20/22 S2, S22, S26
hydroxide R40, R43
Cadmium Cd (OH)2 244-168-5 21041-95-2 Xn Harmful R20/21/22 S2, S60, S61
hydroxide R50/53
S1/2, S26,
Potassium KOH 215-181-3 1310-58-3 C Corrosive R35, R22,
S36/37/39,
hydroxide Xi Irritant R36/37 S45
Lithium Li OH 215-183-4 1310-65-2 C Not classified Not classified Not classified
hydroxide
Cobalt Co (OH)2 244-166-4 21041-93-0 C Not classified Not classified Not classified
hydroxide Not classified
Chromium Cr 231-157-5 774-47-3 Not classified Not classified Not classified
(1) Nature of special risk
R20/22 Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed
R20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R22 Harmful if swallowed.
R35 Causes severe burns.
R36/37 Irritating to eyes and respiratory system.
R40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
R43 May cause sensitization by skin contact.
R50/53 Very Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the
aquatic environment.
(2) Safety advice
S陆 Keep locked up and out of the reach of children.
S2 Keep out of the reach of children
S22 Do not breathe dust
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice
S36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eyes/face protection.
S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately.
S60 Must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
S61 Avoid release to the environment.
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
When handling electrolyte, precautions must be taken to avoid personal to get in direct contact with it. If this accidentally happens the
following must be exercised :
4.1. Inhalation :
Fresh air. Rinse mouth and nose with water. Medical treatment.
4.2. Skin contact :
Rinse immediately with plenty of water. Medical treatment.
4.3. Eyes contact:
Important : Rinse immediately with plenty of water during at least 15-30 minutes.
4.4. Ingestion :
If the injured is fully conscious : plenty of drink ; preferable milk. Do not induce vomiting. Immediately hospital treatment.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
5.1. Extinguishing media
Suitable : Class D-Dry chemical, Sand
Not to be used : Water
5.2. Special exposure hazards
Cells can be overheated by an external source or by internal shorting and develop potassium hydroxide mist and/or hydrogen gas.
In fire situations fumes containing Cadmium, Nickel and Iron may be evolved.
5.3. Special protective equipment
Use self-contained breathing apparatus and full fire-fighting protective clothing.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Flush electrolyte spillage with plenty of water. Beware risk of slipping.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handle and store cells filled with electrolyte always with vents upwards.
Store in a dry place.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
When emptying or filling cells with electrolyte, eye protection glasses and protection gloves must be used.
Under normal condition of use no special personnel protection is required.
9. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
9.1. Appearance
Physical shape and colour as supplied.
9.2. Temperature range (ambient 掳C)
Cell type Continuous Occasional
Steel container -40 +50 -50 +85
Plastic container -40 +50 -50 +70
9.3. Specific energy : 13-22 Wh/kg
Note : WH : Nominal voltage x rated Ah as defined in IEC standard.
Kg : Average battery weight in kg.
9.4. Specific instant power : 53-106 W/kg
Note : W =0.5 x nominal voltage x Ip with Ip = current in Amperes delivered by a fully charged battery for half the nominal voltage at
one second.
Kg = Average battery weight in kg.
9.5. Mechanical resistance
As defined in revelant IEC standard.
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
10.1. Conditions to avoid
Temperatures over 85掳C. short-circuit of electrode connections. Deformation of cells.
10.2. Material to avoid
Do not fill cells with lead/acid battery electrolyte.
10.3. Hazardous decomposition products
Nickel compounds, Cadmium compounds, Caustic liquid.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Nickel hydroxide LD50 / oral / rat : 1600mg / kg*
Cadmium Hydroxyde No data available
Potassium Hydroxyde LD50 / oral / rat : 365 mg / kg*
Lithium Hydroxyde No data available.
* (INRS data)
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
See item n掳 3
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
13.1. Incineration
Never incinerate NiCd cells.
13.2. Landfill
Never dispose NiCd cells as landfill.
13.3. Recycling
NiCd cells must be recycled. Contact local Alcad Limited dealer for information.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
14.1. United Nations
UN N掳 : 2795
14.2. International conventions
Air : IATA
Sea : IMDG
Land : ADR (road) or RID (rail) Batteries exemt acc to special paragraph n掳 598.
UN N掳 NAME RAIL & ROAD (ADR) SEA (IMDG) AIR (IATA)
Proper shipping CL Code Packing Labelling CL risk EmS Packing Labelling CL Risk Packing Labelling
name group group group
2795 BATTERIES, 8 C 11 *** None 8 *** 8-10 III 8 8 *** *** 8
WET, FILLED
WITH ALKALI
Electric storage
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
According to item 14.2.
16. OTHER INFORMATIONS
None.
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