MSDS

Flash point: NA Lower Explosive limit: NA Upper Explosive Limit: NA
Extinguishing Media: Any class of extinguishing medium may be used on the batteries or their
packing material.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Exposure to temperatures of above 100° F can cause
evaporating of the liquid content of the potassium hydroxide electrolyte resulting in the rupture of
the cell. Potential for exposure to cadmium fumes during fire; use self-contained breathing
apparatus .
Section Ⅴ-Health Hazard Data
Threshold limit Values :See Section Ⅱ
Effects of a Single (Acute) Overexposure:
Inhalation;
During normal use inhalation is an unlikely route of exposure due to containment of
hazardous material within the battery cell. However, should the batteries be exposed to
extreme heat or pressures causing a breach on the battery cell case, cadmium dusts and
fumes may be emitted. Inhalation if cadmium dusts or fumes may cause throat dryness,
respiratory irritation, headache, nausea, vomiting, chest pain extreme restlessness and
irritability, pneumoritis and bronchopneumonia. In the case of high concentration
exposures (e.g. above 1 to 5 mg/m
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during an eight hour period), death may
within several days after the exposure .
Digestion:
If the battery case is breached in the digestive tract the electrolyte may cause localized
burns ingestion of cadmium, compounds may result in increased salivation, choking,
nausea persistent vomiting, diarrhea abdomino pain and kidney dysfuriction.
Skin Absorption
No evidence of adverse effects from available date.
Skin contact:
Exposure to the electrolyte contained inside the battery may result in chemical burns .
Exposure to nickel may cause dermatitis in come sensitive individuals.
Eye contact:
Exposure to the electrolyte contained inside the battery may result in severe irritation
and chemical burnt.
Carcinogenicity:
Cadmium and nickel have been identified by the national Toxicology Program(NTP) as
reasonably anticipated to be carcinogens .U.S.EPA classified cadmium as a “B1”probable human
carcinogen .The International Agency for Research on Cancer(IARC) recommended that cadmium
be listed as a “2A”probable human carcinogen, and the American Conference of Governmental
Industrial Hygienists(AGGIH) has proposed listing cadmium as an A2 carcinogen.
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Other effects of Repeated (Chronic) Exposure:
The information and recommendations set forth are made in good faith and believed to be accurate
as of the date of preparation. Jiangsu Highstar Battery Manufacturing Co.,Ltd. makes no
warranty, expressed or implied. With respect to this information and disclaims all liabilities from
reliance on it.