Datasheet
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Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries
January 2012
©2012 Energizer
SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
Storage: Store in a cool, well ventilated area. Elevated temperatures can result in shortened battery life.
Mechanical Containment: If potting or sealing the battery in an airtight or watertight container is required, consult your Energizer Battery
Manufacturing, Inc. representative for precautionary suggestions. Batteries normally evolve hydrogen which, when combined with oxygen
from the air, can produce a combustible or explosive mixture unless vented. If such a mixture is present, short circuits, high temperature, or
static sparks can cause an ignition.
Do not obstruct safety release vents on batteries. Encapsulation (potting) of batteries will not allow cell venting and can cause high pressure
rupture.
Handling: Accidental short circuit for a few seconds will not seriously affect the battery. Prolonged short circuit will cause the battery to lose
energy, and can cause the safety release vent to open. Sources of short circuits include jumbled batteries in bulk containers, metal jewelry,
metal covered tables or metal belts used for assembly of batteries into devices.
If soldering or welding to the battery is required, consult your Energizer Battery Manufacturing, Inc. representative for proper precautions to
prevent seal damage or short circuit.
Do not open battery. The negative electrode material may be pyrophoric. Should an individual cell from a battery become disassembled, spontaneous
combustion of the negative electrode is possible. This is much more likely to happen if the electrode is removed from its metal container. There can be
a delay between exposure to air and spontaneous combustion.
Charging: This battery is made to be charged many times. Because it gradually loses its charge over a few months, it is good practice to charge
battery before use. Use recommended charger. Improper charging can cause heat damage or even high pressure rupture. Observe proper charging
polarity.
Labeling: If the Energizer label or package warnings are not visible, it is important to provide a package and/or device label stating:
WARNING: CHARGE ONLY WITH SPECIFIED CHARGERS ACCORDING TO DEVICE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. DO NOT OPEN
BATTERY, DISPOSE OF IN FIRE OR SHORT CIRCUIT - MAY IGNITE, EXPLODE, LEAK OR GET HOT CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.
Where accidental ingestion of small batteries is possible, the label should state:
WARNING: (1) KEEP AWAY FROM SMALL CHILDREN. IF SWALLOWED, PROMPTLY SEE DOCTOR: HAVE DOCTOR PHONE (202) 625-
3333 COLLECT. (2) CHARGE ONLY WITH SPECIFIED CHARGERS ACCORDING TO DEVICE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. DO NOT
OPEN BATTERY, DISPOSE OF IN FIRE OR SHORT CIRCUIT - MAY IGNITE, EXPLODE, LEAK OR GET HOT CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.
SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Ventilation Requirements: Not necessary under normal conditions.
Respiratory Protection: Not necessary under normal conditions.
Eye Protection: Not necessary under normal conditions.
Gloves: Not necessary under normal conditions.
SECTION 9 – PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling Point @ 760 mm Hg (°C)
Not applicable for an Article
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg @ 25°C)
Not applicable for an Article
Vapor Density (Air = 1)
Not applicable for an Article
Density (g/cm
3
)
2.5 – 3.7