SDS

Safety Data Sheet
According to HCS-2012 APPENDIX D TO §1910.1200
Version: 1.0/EN
Revision date: 20-Aug-2019
Product name: Nickel-Metal Hydride Rechargeable Battery
Printing date: 20-Aug-2019
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Methods for Containment
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Methods for cleaning up
Pick up and transfer to properly labeled containers.
7. Handling and storage
(a) Precautions for safe handling
In case of rupture: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Avoid contact with skin, eyes
or clothing. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Ensure adequate ventilation. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.
(b) Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage
Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Store locked up.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Incompatible Products
Strong acids. Strong oxidizing agents. Strong bases.
8. Exposure controls/personal protection
(a) Control parameters
Exposure Guidelines
Chemical Name
ACGIH TLV
OSHA PEL
NIOSH IDLH
Nickel hydroxide
12054-48-7
TWA: 0.2 mg/m3
Ni inhalable
fraction
TWA: 1 mg/m3
Ni
(vacated) TWA: 1 mg/m3
Ni
IDLH: 10 mg/m3
Ni
TWA: 0.015 mg/m3
except Nickel
carbonyl Ni
Cobalt
7440-48-4
TWA: 0.02 mg/m3
TWA: 0.1 mg/m3
dust and fume
(vacated) TWA: 0.05 mg/m3
dust
and fume
IDLH: 20 mg/m3
dust and fume
TWA: 0.05 mg/m3
dust and fume
Sodium hydroxide
1310-73-2
Ceiling: 2 mg/m3
TWA: 2 mg/m3
(vacated) Ceiling: 2 mg/m3
IDLH: 10 mg/m3 Ceiling: 2
mg/m3
Nickel
7440-02-0
TWA: 1.5 mg/m3
TWA: 1 mg/m3
(vacated) TWA: 1 mg/m3
IDLH: 10 mg/m3
TWA: 0.015 mg/m3
Potassium hydroxide
1310-58-3
Ceiling: 2 mg/m3
(vacated) Ceiling: 2 mg/m3
Ceiling: 2 mg/m3
Manganese
7439-96-5
TWA: 0.02 mg/m3
respirable
fraction
TWA: 0.1 mg/m3
inhalable
fraction TWA: 0.02 mg/m3
Mn
TWA: 0.1 mg/m3
Mn
(vacated) TWA: 1 mg/m3
fume
(vacated) STEL: 3 mg/m3
fume
(vacated) Ceiling: 5 mg/m3
Ceiling: 5 mg/m3
fume Ceiling: 5
mg/m3
Mn
IDLH: 500 mg/m3 TWA: 1 mg/m3
fume
STEL: 3 mg/m3
ACGIH TLV: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists - Threshold Limit Value
OSHA PEL: Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Permissible Exposure Limits Immediately Dangerous to Life
or Health
Other Exposure Guidelines
Vacated limits revoked by the Court of Appeals decision in AFL-CIO v. OSHA, 965 F.2d