SDS

Possibility of Hazardous Reactions
Will not occur
Additional information
No decomposition if stored and applied as directed.
11. Toxicological Information
Information on toxicological effects:
The hazardous components of the cell or battery are contained within a sealed unit. Under recommended use
conditions, the electrode materials and liquid electrolyte are non-reactive provided that the cell or battery
integrity remains and the seals remain intact. The potential for exposure should not exist unless the battery leaks,
is exposed to high temperature or is mechanically, electrically or physically abused/damaged. The following
toxicology data is in respect to if a person comes into contact with the electrolyte.
Acute Toxicity:
Swallowed: The electrolyte contained within the cell or battery is a corrosive liquid. Ingestion of this electrolyte
would be harmful. Swallowing may result in nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and chemical burns to the
gastrointestinal tract. During normal usage ingestion should not be a means of exposure.
Eye: The electrolyte contained within the cell or battery is a corrosive liquid and it is expected that it would cause
irreversible damage to the eyes. Contact may cause corneal burns. Effects may be slow to heal after eye contact.
Correct handling procedures incorporating appropriate eye protection should minimize the risk of eye irritation.
Skin: The electrolyte contained within the cell or battery is a corrosive liquid and it is expected that it would
cause skin burns or severe irritation to the skin if not washed off immediately. Correct handling procedures
should minimize the risk of skin irritation. People with pre-existing skin conditions, such as dermatitis, should take
extreme care so as not to exacerbate the condition.
Inhaled: Inhalation of vapors from a leaking cell or battery is expected to cause severe irritation of the mouth
and upper respiratory tract with a burning sensation, pain, burns and inflammation in the nose and throat; there
may also be coughing or difficulty breathing.
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: The electrolyte contained within the cell or battery is classified as a corrosive liquid and
is expected to exhibit Dermal Corrosivity/Irritation.
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: The electrolyte contained within the cell or battery is classified as a corrosive
liquid and is expected to exhibit serious Damage/Corrosivity.
Respiratory or Skin Sensitization: The electrolyte contained within the cell or battery is not expected to be a
skin sensitizer according to OECD test 406, based on the available data and the known hazards of the
components. The electrolyte contained within the battery is not expected to be a respiratory tract sensitizer,
based on the available data and the known hazards of the components.
Germ Cell Mutagenicity: The electrolyte contained within the cell or battery is not expected to be mutagenic
according to test such as OECD tests 471, 475, 476, 478 and 479, based on the available data and the known
hazards of the components.
Carcinogenicity: The electrolyte contained within the cell or battery is not expected to be a carcinogen. The
cathode contains Cobalt and Nickel components. These components are classified as IARC 2B – possibly
carcinogenic to humans, however they do not pose a threat when contained in the cell or battery sealed unit.
Reproductive Toxicity: The electrolyte contained within the cell or battery is not expected to be a reproductive
hazard according to test such as OECD tests 414 and 421, based on the available data and the known hazards of
the components.
Specific Target Organ Toxicity (STOT) – Single Exposure: The electrolyte contained within the cell or battery is
corrosive and is expect to cause respiratory irritation by inhalation. Inhalation of vapors may lead to severe
irritation of the mouth and upper respiratory tract with a burning sensation, pain, burns and inflammation in the
nose and throat; there may also be coughing or difficulty breathing.