Nickel-Metal Hydride Sealed Cell Battery
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Nickel-Metal Hydride Sealed Cell Battery
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT NAME: NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE SEALED CELL BATTERY
SAFT America, Inc. For chemical emergency:
711 Industrial Blvd. Spill, leak, fire, exposure or accident
Valdosta, GA 31601 Call CHEMTREC 鈥? day or night
Information: phone: 912-247-2331 800-424-9300
Fax 912-245-2880
SAFT Brand Industrial Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery
HMIS Ratings: 3 Health 1 Flammability 2 Reactivity
1. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Effects of Overexposure
Eye Effects: In case of fire or cell rupture, the electrolyte solution inside the
battery is extremely corrosive to eye tissues. Contact with
electrolyte solution inside battery causes very rapid, severe
damage. May result in permanent blindness. Contact with nickel
oxide may cause minor irritation.
Skin Effects: Contact with electrolyte solution inside battery may cause serious
burns to skin tissues. Contact with nickel compounds may cause
skin sensitization, resulting in chronic eczema or nickel itch.
Ingestion: Ingestion of electrolyte solution causes tissue damage to throat
area and gastro-respiratory tract. Ingestion of nickel compounds
may cause nausea and intestinal disorders.
Inhalation: No exposure possible except in the case of fire or abuse. Effects of
inhalation of metallic compounds vary from mild of nasal mucous
membranes to damage of lung tissues proper. Inhalation may
cause dry throat, cough, headache, vomiting and chest pain.
Carcinogenicity: NIOSH recommends that nickel be treated as an occupational
carcinogen
2. EMERGENCY FIRST AID
Battery electrolyte
Eye contact: Flush with plenty of water for at least 20 minutes. Get immediate
medical attention.
Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing and flush affected areas with plenty
of water for at least 20 minutes.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Dilute by giving large volumes of water or
mild. Get immediate medical attention. Do not give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person.
Inhalation Remove to fresh air. Give oxygen or artificial respiration if needed.
Get immediate medical attention.
Nickel Oxide
Skin Contact: Wash area with soap and water for at least 15 minutes. Get
medical attention if a rash develops.
3. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Nickel-Metal Hydride Sealed Cell Battery
Respiratory Protection: Use self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) if cell is broken during a
fire.
Eye protection: use splash goggles or face shield if cell ruptures due to abuse.
Hand Protection: If exposure to electrolyte solution or dried salts is likely, use any water-
insoluble, non-permeable glove, i.e. synthetic rubber. DO NOT use leather or wool.
Other protective equipment: Rubber apron or equivalent if exposure to electrolyte is likely.
4. REACTIVITY DATA
Incompatibilities: Aluminum, zinc, tin and other active metals, acid, chlorinated and aromatic
hydrocarbons, nitrocarbons, halocarbons. Trichloroethylene will react with electrolyte solution to
form dichloroacetylene which is spontaneously combustible.
Hazardous Decomposition products: Nickel oxide, potassium hydroxide
5. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, sand, dry chemical
Nickel: Melting point: 2645 deg. F. Boiling point: 4950 deg. F
Nickel hydroxide: melting point: n/a, Boiling point: 445 deg f (decomposes to NiO)
Nickel oxide: Melting point: 3605 deg f, boiling point: 3990 deg f.
Special fire fighting procedures: Use self-contained breathing apparatus to avoid breathing toxic
fumes. Wear protective clothing and equipment to prevent potential body contact with electrolyte
solution or mixture of water and electrolyte solution.
Fire and explosion hazards: Electrolyte solution is corrosive to all human tissues and will react
violently with many organic chemicals, especially nitrocarbons and chlorocarbons. Electrolyte
solution reacts with zinc, aluminum, tin and other active materials releasing flammable hydrogen
gas.
6. INGREDIENTS
Ingredients CAS # Exposure Limits Quantity
Nickel 7440-02-0 1 mg/m3 鈥? OSHA Approx. 39%
Cobalt 7440-96-4 0.1 mg/m3 鈥? OSHA Approx. 5%
Manganese 7439-96-5 0.2 mg/m3 鈥? OSHA Approx. 1.5%
Aluminum 7429-90-5 5 mg/m3 鈥? OSHA Approx. 12%
Electrolyte solution 1310-58-3 1 mg/m3 ACGIH Approx. 41.5%
(18-28% KOH) Ceiling 鈥? air
Steel, lanthanides, None established
plastics, zinc
7. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point Not applicable Melting point Not applicable
Vapor pressure Not applicable Vapor density Not applicable
Specific gravity 1.17-1.250 electrolyte Evaporation rate Not determined
Solubility in water Electrolyte solution is Remainder In insoluble
completely soluble
8. SPILL MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES
Electrolyte solution spills: contain spill using spill pads/pillows or other absorbent material.
Neutralize with citric acid granules or solution. Dispose of spill cleanup materials in accordance
with federal, state and local regulations.
Nickel-Metal Hydride Sealed Cell Battery
9. DISPOSAL INFORMATION
This storage battery contains no RcRA metals, is not TCLP toxic, and is not a hazardous waste.
It should be returned to SAFT for recycling. If not recycled the battery must be disposed of in
accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
10. PRECAUTIONS AND COMMENTS
These cells and the batteries constructed from them may be highly charged and are capable of
high energy discharge. Care should be taken to handle cells properly to avoid shorting or misuse
that will result in a rapid, uncontrolled, electrical, chemical or heat energy release.
Do not short circuit 鈥? may cause burns.
Do not break open cell.
Do not allow an exposed flame or spark to come near the cells.
Last date revised: 06/21/00
Disclaimer: This information has been complied for s ources considered to be dependable and is, to the best
of our knowledge and belief, accurate and reliable as of the date complied.
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