Power-Sonic SAFETY DATA SHEET Secondary Sealed Nickel-Metal Hydride Rechargeable Batteries - Manual (Page 4)

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Classification of Dangerous Substances Contained in Batteries
SUBSTANCES CLASSIFICATION
Name EEC Number
CAS Number
Symbol Letter Identification of
Danger
Special Risk
(1)
Safety
Advice (2)
Nickel Hydroxide 028-008-x*
12054-48-7
Ni (OH)2 Xn Harmful R20/22-43-40 S 22/36
Cobalt Hydroxide -
21041-93-0
Co(OH)2 Xn Harmful R22-42/43 S 22-24-37
Alkalines Hydroxide 019-022-00-8
1310-58-3
KOH
NaOH
LioH
C Corrosive R35 S 26-37/39-
45
Nature of Special Risk
R20/22: Harmful by inhalation or if swallowed.
R35: Causes serious burns.
R 40: Possible risk of irreversible effects.
R 43: May cause sensitizing by skin contact.
R 42/43: May cause sensitizing by inhalation and skin contact
Safety Advice
S 22: Do not breathe dust.
S 24: Avoid contact with skin
S 26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
S 36: Wear suitable protective clothing.
S 37: Wear suitable gloves
S 37/39: Wear suitable gloves and eyes/face protection
S 45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately
Section 6 – Emergency First Aid Procedures
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled
Skin or Eyes
In the event that the battery ruptures , flush exposed skin with copious amounts of flowing lukewarm water for a minimum of
15 minutes. Get immediate medical attention for eyes. Wash skin with soap and water.
Swallowing
Ingestion of a battery can be harmful. Call the National Capital Poison Control Center (202-625-3333) (Collect) or your local
Poison Control Center (800-222-1222) day or night – for advice and follow up.
Section 7 - Toxicological Information
Nickel Hydroxide: LD50/oral/rat: 1600 mg/Kg
Potassium Hydroxide : LD50/oral/rat: 365mg/Kg
Cobalt Hydroxide: LD50. Not available.
Section 8 – Ecological Information
NiMH cells do not contain cadmium, mercury or lead. The storage battery is TCLP toxic. If not recycled, the battery must be
disposed of in accordance with all state and local regulations.