Safety data sheet

NiMH-
Batteries
Safety Data Sheet
Edition: 2016-04-22 / Version 13
Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries Page 1 / 4
1. IDENTIFICATION
Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries all sizes
VARTA Consumer Batteries Alfred Krupp Str. 9 Ellwangen/Germany
GmbH & Co. KGaA Phone ++49 (0) 7961 / 83-0
Fax ++49 (0) 800-827-8274
Emergency Telephone Number: +49 (0) 911 / 65372260
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2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Note: The batteries described in this Safety Data Sheet are sealed and are not
harmful, as long as they are used in compliance with the manufacturer
instructions. The content of the battery housing does not create a hazard, as
long as the integrity of the battery housing is not affected by abuse
(mechanicel, thermal, electrical). Fire, explosion and severe, burn hazard in
such abuse conditions may occur.
Warning: Do not short circuit, puncture, deform, disassemble, heat above 85 ºC or
incinerate. Keep batteries away from small children. International Standard
IEC 62133 contains more detailed information on safety of nickel metal
hydride batteries.
GHS Classification: N/A
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3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION on INGREDIENTS
Substance Approximate percent
of total weight
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Nickel and compounds 17 – 40
Steel 15 – 57
Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) 3 – 15
Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) < 4
Lithium Hydroxide (LiOH) < 4
Cobalt and compounds 2 – 8
Zinc and compounds < 3
Manganese (Mn) < 2
Aluminium (Al) < 2
Hydrogen storage mischmetal alloy 4 – 20
Water, paper, plastic, other balance