SDS

Safety Data Sheet
According to HCS-2012 APPENDIX D TO §1910.1200
Version: 1.0/EN
Revision date: 26-Mar-2018
Product name: NI-MH Battery
Printing date: 26-Mar-2018
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(f) Hazardous decomposition products
Carbon oxides.
11. Toxicological information
(a) Information on the likely routes of exposure
Product Information
Product does not present an acute toxicity hazard based on known or
supplied information.
In case of rupture:
Inhalation:
Specific test data for the substance or mixture is not available. May cause
irritation of respiratory tract. May cause sensitization of susceptible
persons. (based on components)
Ingestion:
Specific test data for the substance or mixture is not available. Ingestion
may cause irritation to mucous membranes. Ingestion may cause
gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May be harmful if
swallowed. (based on components). May cause additional affects as listed
under "Inhalation".
Skin contact:
Specific test data for the substance or mixture is not available. Expected to
be an irritant based on components. Irritating to skin. Prolonged contact
may cause redness and irritation. Repeated or prolonged skin contact may
cause allergic reactions with susceptible persons. (based on components).
Eye contact:
Specific test data for the substance or mixture is not available. Expected to
be an irritant based on components. Severely irritating to eyes. Causes
serious eye damage. May cause burns. May cause irreversible damage to
eyes.
Component Information
Chemical Name
Oral LD50
Dermal LD50
Inhalation LC50
Nickel hydroxide
12054-48-7
= 1200 mg/m3
( Rat ) 4 h
Nickel
7440-02-0
> 9000 mg/kg ( Rat )
Cobalt
7440-48-4
= 6170 mg/kg ( Rat )
> 10 mg/L ( Rat ) 1 h
Sodium hydroxide
1310-73-2
= 1350 mg/kg ( Rabbit )
Potassium hydroxide
1310-58-3
= 214 mg/kg ( Rat )
(b) Information on toxicological characteristics
Symptoms
Erythema (skin redness). May cause redness and tearing of the eyes. May
cause blindness. Burning. Itching. Rashes. Hives. Symptoms of allergic
reaction may include rash, itching, swelling, trouble breathing, tingling of
the hands and feet, dizziness, lightheadedness, chest pain, muscle pain, or
flushing. Coughing and/ or wheezing.