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Material Safety Data Sheet
Printing date September 30, 2011 Reviewed on September 30, 2011
Trade Name: NI-CD RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
EU
6 Accidental release measures
Steps to be Taken in case Material is Released or Spilled
If the battery is accidentally broken and electrolyte leaks out, wipe it up with a cloth, and dispose of
it in a plastic bag and put into a steel can.
The preferred response is to leave the area and allow the battery to cool and vapors to dissipate.
Provide maximum ventilation. Avoid skin and eye contact or inhalation of vapors. Remove spilled
liquid with absorbent and incinerate.
Waste Disposal Method
It is recommended to discharge the battery to the end, handing in the abandoned battery to related
department unify, dispose of the batteries in accordance with approved local, state, and federal
requirements. Consult state environmental agency and/or federal EPA.
7 Handling and storage
Do not charge. The batteries should not be opened, destroyed or incinerate, since they may leak
or rupture and release to the environment the ingredients that they contain in the hermetically
sealed container.
Store in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area.
Do not short circuit terminals, or charge the battery, forced over-discharge, throw to fire. Do not
crush or puncture the battery, or immerse in liquids.
Precautions to be taken in handling and storing
Avoid mechanical or electrical abuse. Storage preferably in cool, dry and ventilated area, which is
subject to little temperature change. Do not place the battery near heating equipment, nor expose
to direct sunlight for long periods.
Other Precautions
Batteries may explode or cause burns, if disassembled, crushed or exposed to fire or high
temperatures. Do not short or install with incorrect polarity.
8 Exposure controls and personal protection
Respiratory Protection
In case of battery venting, provide as much ventilation as possible. Avoid confined areas with
venting batteries. Respiratory Protection is not necessary under conditions of normal use.
Ventilation
Not necessary under conditions of normal use.
Protective Gloves
Not necessary under conditions of normal use.
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment
Not necessary under conditions of normal use.
Personal Protection is recommended for venting batteries
Respiratory protection, protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glass with side shields.