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11 .Toxicological lnformation
Local effects
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I Long term toxicity
ers to exposure to the ingredients
Nickel hydroxide LD501orallrat = 1500mg/kg, potassium
hydroxide LD50Iorallrat = 273mglkg cadmium oxide
Harmful if swallowed. May cause sensitization by inhalation
and skin contact.
Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged
exposure through inhalation and if swallowed.
I Avoid repeated exposure.
S~ecific effects
I May cause cancer. Possible risk of irreversible effects.
~ossible risko~kbfe~ty_P~~I~isk ofhm*
1 unborn child.
12.Ecological Information
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Mobility I None known if usedldisposed of correctly
Persistence
and I Not readily biodegradable
degradability
Ecotoxicity effects
14.Transport lnformation
Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of sea and air transport regulations.
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Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term
adverse effects in the aquatic environment. (The information
below refers to exposure to the ingredients.)
13.Disposal Considerations
BYR sealedM~l_cadm~hW~ s~eno?eu~&d~mtts goo& regutation fur
the purpose of transportation by the
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), the
lnternational Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the lnternational Air Transport
Association (IATA) or the lnternational Maritime Dangerous Goods regulations (IMDG).
The only DOT requirement
br shipping Nickel Cadmium batteries is Special Provision
130 which states: "Batteries, dry are not subject to the requirements of this subchapter
only when they are offered for transportation in a manner that prevents the dangerous
evolution of heat (for example, by the effective insulation of exposed terminals)."
IATA
requires that batteries being transported'by air must be protected frdm short-circuiting
and protected from movement that could lead to short-circuiting.
BYD batteries are not subject to these regulations and are exempted from
UN3028
because:
IMDG(internationa1 Maritime Dangerous Goods Regulations), special Provision 304
which states: "batteries, dry, containing corrosive electrolyte which will not follow out of
the battery when case is cracked are not subject to the provisions of this Code
provided, but the batteries shall be securely packed and protected against
include alkali-manganese, silver oxide, Zinc
carbon, nickel cadmium batteries.
Waste from residues I
unused products
Contaminated
~ackaaina
The battery is a hazardous waste under RCRA.
Dispose of in accordance with appropriate local regulations..
Should not be released into the environment.
Not applicable