MSDS

BYD COMPANY LIMITED
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4. REACTIVITY DATA
5. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
6. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Incompatibilities: Aluminum, zinc and other active metals, acid, chlorinated and
aromatic hydrocarbons, nitro carbons, halocarbons.
Hazardous Decomposition products
: Nickel oxide, cadmium, cadmium oxide and
potassium hydroxide.
Hazardous Polymerization will not occur
.
Respiratory Protection: Use NOISH/MSHA approved respirator if cell broken open during a fire to
maintain exposure levels below the TWA for cadmium and nickel compounds.
Eye Protection: Use splash goggles or face shield if cell activates due to abuse.
H
hand Protection: If exposure to electrolyte solution, or dried salts is likely, use any water-insoluble
non-performance glove, i.e., synthetic rubber. Do not use leather or wool.
Other protective equipment
: Rubber apron or equivalent if exposure to electrolyte solution is likely.
Extinguishing Media
Melting Point Boiling Point
Cadmium 808
o
F 1410
o
F
Cadmium Oxide N/A 2840
o
F
Nickel 2645
o
F 4850
o
F
Nickel Hydroxide N/A 445
o
F(Decomposes to NiO)
Nickel Oxide 3605
o
F 90
o
F (Decomposes to Ni and O
2
)
Special Fire Fighting Procedure
: Use self-contained breathing apparatus to avoid
breathing toxic fumes. Wear protective clothing and equipment to
prevent potential body contact with electrolyte solution or mixture of
water and solution.
Fire and Explosion Hazards
: Electrolyte solution is corrosive to all human tissues. It will
react violently with many organic chemicals, especially nitro carbons and
chlorocarbons. Electrolyte solution reacts with zinc, aluminum and other
active materials, releasing flammable hydrogen gas.
Cadmium fumes may be released when batteries are subjected to high temperature. In
case of fire, do not take in smoke and fume.