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SECTION 4 – PHYSICAL HAZARDS
Stable or Unstable
Stable
Conditions to Avoid
Electrical shorting the cell.
Incompatibility
(Materials to Avoid)
NA
Hazardous
Decomposition
Products
NA
Hazardous
Polymerization
Will Not Occur
SECTION 5 – HEALTH HAZARDS
Threshold
Limit Value
NA
Signs and Symptoms
of Exposure
None (In fire or rupture situation see section 2 and section 4.)
Medical Conditions
Generally Caused
by
Exposure
Chemicals may cause burns to skin, eyes, gastrointestinal tract and mucous membranes.
Contact with skin may cause chronic eczema or nickel itch. Electrolyte is extrememly corrosive to
eye tissue and may cause perman
ent blindness. If swallowed it may cause choking, nausea,
persistant vomittin
g, diarrhea, abdominal pain, dizziness, faintness, unconsciousness, and
possible liver and kidney injury.
Routes of Entry
Skin, Eyes, Swallowing
Emergency and First
Aid Procedures for
Nickel Metal Hydride Chemicals
1. Inhalation
Get fresh air. If symptoms persist seek medical attention
2. Eyes and Skin
If a cell ruptures, flush with copious quantities of flowing lukewarm water for a minimum of 15
minutes. Get immediate medical attention for eyes. Wash skin with soap and water.
4. Ingestion
Ingestion of battery chemicals can be harmful. Call The National Battery Ingestion Hotline
(202
-625-3333) 24 hours a day, for procedures treating ingestion of chemicals.
Do not induce
vomiting. Dilute by giving milk and water.
SECTION 6 – SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory
Protection
NA
Ventilation
NA
Local
Exhaust
NA
Mechanical
(General)
NA
Gloves
Wear gloves if cell
ruptures, is corroded or
leaking chemicals.
Safety Glasses
Always wear safety glasses when working with batteries and
cells
.
Other Protective
Equipment
NA
SECTION 7 – SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS – SPILL AND LEAKAGE PROCEDURES
Precautions to be
Take
n when
Handling and
Storing
Store in dry place. Storing unpacked cells together could result in cells shorting and heating to the
point of rupturing.
Other Precautions
If packaging materials are not available place masking taped on positive and negatives ends of the
cells.
Steps to be Taken
if
chemicals are
spilled
If cells are leaking or rupture, prevent skin and eye contact and collect all released material in a
plastic lined metal container.
Waste Disposal
Cells must be recycled.