material safety data sheet for nimh batteries document number: rrs0541 revision: 09 page 1of 4 identity (as used on label and list) nickel metal hydride battery note: blank spaces are not permitted if any item is not applicable or no information is available, the space must be marked to indicate that. section i ? information of manufacturer manufacturer's name gpi international ltd. emergency telephone number address (number, street, city state, and zip code) 8/f gp building, 30 kwai wing road, telephone number for information 852-2484-3333 kwai chung, n.t. h.k. date of prepared and revision 16th feb 2011 signature of preparer (optional) section ii - hazardous ingr edients / identity information hazardous components: hazardous components: a) the content of elements are based on homogeneous materials level of nimh battery: element lead cadmium hexavalent chromium (cr 6+ ) mercury polybrominated biphenyls (pbbs) polybrominated diphenyls ethers (pbdes) limit (mg/kg) <1000 <100 <1000 <1000 <1000 <1000 cas no. 7439-92-1 7440-43-9 18540-29-9 7439-97-6 59536-65-1 --- b) the content of elements are based on total weight of nimh battery: element lead cadmium hexavalent chromium (cr 6+ ) mercury polybrominated biphenyls (pbbs) polybrominated diphenyl ethers (pbdes) limit (mg/kg) <40 <20 <5 <5 nil nil element ni(oh)2 (nickel hydroxide) 30% koh solution (potassium hydroxide) 30% naoh solution (sodium hyroxide) non-hazardous materials limit (wt%) <30% <20% <20% <30% cas no. 12054-48-7 1310-58-3 1310-73-2 --- section iii - physical / chemical characteristics boiling point n.a. specific gravity (h 2 o=1) n.a. vapor pressure (mm hg) n.a. melting point n.a. vapor density (air=1) n.a. evaporation rate (butyl acetate) n.a. solubility in water n.a. appearance and odor cylindrical shape, odorless section iv ? hazard classification classification n.a.
material safety data sheet for nimh batteries document number: rrs0541 revision: 09 page 2of 4 section v ? reactivity data stability unstable conditions to avoid stable x incompatibility (materials to avoid) hazardous decomposition or byproducts hazardous polymerization may occur conditions to avoid will not occur x section vi - health hazard data route(s) of entry inhalation? n.a. skin? n.a. ingestion? n.a. health hazard (acute and chroni c) / toxiclogical information in case of electrolyte leakag e, skin will be itchy when co ntaminated with electrolyte. in contact with electrolyte can cause severe irritation and chemical burns. inhalation of electrolyte vapors may cause irr itation of the upper respiratory tract and lungs. section vii ? first aid measures first aid procedures if electrolyte leakage occurs and makes cont act with skin, wash with pl enty of water immediately. if electrolyte comes into contact with eyes, wash w ith copious amounts of water for fi fteen (15) minutes, and contact a physician. if electrolyte vapors are inhale d, provide fresh air and seek medical atten tion if respiratory irritation develops. vent ilate the contaminated area. section viii - fire and explosion hazard data flash point (method used) n.a. ignition temp. n.a. flammable limits n.a. lel n.a. uel n.a. extinguishing media carbon dioxide, dry chemical or foam extinguishers can be used for battery but water extinguisher is not suitable. special fire fighting procedures n.a. unusual fire and explosion hazards do not dispose of battery in fire - may explode. do not short-circuit battery - may cause burns.
material safety data sheet for nimh batteries document number: rrs0541 revision: 09 page 3of 4 section ix ? accidental release or spillage steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled batteries that are leakage should be handled with rubber gloves. avoid direct contact with electrolyte. wear protective clothing and a positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (scba). section x ? handling and storage safe handling and storage advice batteries should be handled and stored carefully to avoid short circuits. do not store in disorderly fashion, or allow metal objects to be mixed with stored batteries. never disassemble a battery. do not breathe cell vapors or touch in ternal material with bare hands. the cells and batteries shall not be stored in high temperature ,the maximum temperature allowed is 60 for a short period durin g the shipment , otherwise the cells maybe leakage and can result in shortened cycle life. section xi ? exposure c ontrols / person protection occupational exposure limits: ltep n.a. step n.a. respiratory protection (specify type) n.a. ventilation local exhausts n.a. special n.a. mechanical (general) n.a. other n.a. protective gloves n.a. eye protection n.a. other protective clothing or equipment n.a. work / hygienic practices n.a. section xii ? ecological information n.a. section xiii ? disposal method dispose of batteries according to government regulations.
material safety data sheet for nimh batteries document number: rrs0541 revision: 09 page 4of 4 section xiv ? transportation information in general, all batteries in all forms of transportation (ground, air, or ocean) must be packaged in a safe and responsible man ner. regulatory concerns from all agencies for safe packag ing require that batteries be packaged in a manne r that prevents short circuits and be contain ed in ? strong outer packaging? that prevents spillage of conten ts. all original packaging for gp nickel metal hydride batteries has been designed to be compliant with these regulatory concerns. gp nickel metal hydride batteries (sometimes referred to as ?d ry cell? batteries) are not defi ned as dangerous goods under the iata dangerous goods regulations. icao technical instructions and the u.s. hazardous materials regulations (49 cfr). these batteries are not subje ct to the dangerous goods regulations as they are compliant with the requi rements contained in the following special provisions. regulatory body special provisions adr 295 ? 304, 598 imdg un 3028 provisions 295 ? 304 un un 3028 provisions 295 ? 304 us dot 49 cfr 172, 102 provision 130 iata a123 icao un 3028 provisions 295 ? 304 in addition, the iata dangerous goods regul ations and icao technical instructions requi re the words ?not restricted? and the sp ecial provision number a123 be provided on the air wayb ill, when an air waybill is issued. section xv ? regulatory information special requirement be according to the local regulatories. section xvi ? other information the data in this material safety data sheet rela tes only to the specific material designated herein. section xvii ? measures for fire extinction in case of fire, it is permissible to use carbon dioxide, dry ch emical or foam extinguishers on these batteries or their packin g material. cool exterior of batteries if exposed to fire to prevent rupture. fire fighters should wear self -contained breathing apparatus.
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