Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS 2.001.017 Rechargeable Ni-MH Cylindrical 1. Identification of the product and of the company undertaking Product details Trade name: Rechargeable Ni-MH cylindrical Product types VH 700 AAA, VH 1300 AA, VH 1600 AA, VH 1650 AA, VH 1800 AA VH 2050 4/5A, VH 2100 4/5A, VH 2650 A, VH 2700 A, VH 3750 4/3A, VH 3800 4/3A, VH 4000 4/3A, VH 4400 4/3FA, VH 4500 4/3FA, (or multi-cell assemblies of these basis cells, number x of cells indicated by x/...) Voltage: 1.2 V (or multiples of 1.2 V in case of assembled batteries) Electrochemical system: Nickel metal hydride Anode (negative electrode): Metal hydride Cathode (positive electrode): Nickel hydroxide Supplier details Address: VARTA Microbattery GmbH Daimlerstr. 1 D-73479 Ellwangen/Jagst Germany Emergency telephone number: +49 7961 921 110 (VAC) Legal Remark (U.S.A.) Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are a sub-requirement of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR Subpart 1910.1200. This Hazard Communication Standard does not apply to various subcategories including anything defined by OSHA as anarticl. OSHA has definedarticl as a manufactured item other than a fluid or particle (i) which is formed to a specific shape or design during manufacture (ii) which has end use function(s) dependent in whole or in part upon its shape or design during end use and (iii) which under normal conditions of use does not release more than very small quantities, e.g. minute or trace amounts of a hazardous chemical, and does not pose a physical hazard or health risk to employees. Because all of our batteries are defined asarticle, they are exempted from the requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard. Legal remark (EU) These batteries are no substances or preparations according to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 EC. Instead they have to be regarded as articles, no substances are intended to be released during handling. Therefore there is no obligation to supply a MSDS according to Regulation (EC) 1907/2006, Article 31. General remark This Safety Information is provided as a service to our customers. The details presented are in accordance with our present knowledge and experiences. They are no contractual assurances of product attributes. Page no.: 1 of 6 VARTA Microbattery GmbH Daimlerstrae 1 Edition: 04.01.2012 Electronically generated document - no signature required. 73479 Ellwangen Germany Version: 06 Fo 175 Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS 2.001.017 2. Hazards identification A sealed Nickel-Metal hydride cell/battery is not hazardous in normal use. In case of mistreatment (abusive over charge, reverse charge, external short circuit) and in case of fault, some electrolyte can leak from the cell through the safety device. In these cases refer to the risks of potassium hydroxide solution or sodium hydroxide solution (corrosive, pH > 14). The electrode materials are only hazardous, if the materials are released by mechanical damaging of the cell or if exposed to fire. 3. Composition/information on ingredients Ingredients Contents CAS No. Classification R Phrases Material < 35 % Carc. Cat. 3 40 - 42/43 Mischmetal nickel alloy Xn F 11 - 17 Carc. Cat. 1 49 < 30 % 12054-48-7 Nickel hydroxide Repr. Cat 2 61 Muta. Cat 3. 68 T 48/23 Xn 20/22 Xi 38 - 42/43 N 50/53 < 20 % 1310-58-3 Xn 22 Potassium hydroxide C 35 < 20 % 1310-73-2 C 35 Sodium hydroxide Xn 22 - 42/43 < 3 % Cobalt and compounds N 50/53 Full text of Classification and R-phrases: see section 16. Heavy Metals Contents CAS No. Material < 20 mg/kg 7440-43-9 Cadmium < 40 mg/kg 7439-92-1 Lead < 1 mg/kg 7439-97-6 Mercury (none intentionally introduced, see Chapter 12) 6+ < 5 mg/kg Hexavalent Chromium (Cr ) Other Ingredients Contents CAS No. Material 10 - 60 % Steel and nickel 2 - 10 % Polymers During charge process, the mischmetal nickel alloy is loaded with hydrogen, this compound is flammable (F). 4. First aid measures Measures at accidental release After inhalation: Fresh air. Seek for medical assistance. After skin contact: Flush affected areas with plenty of water. Remove contaminated cloth immediately. Seek for medical assistance. After eye contact: Flush the eye gently with plenty of water (at least 15 minutes). Seek for medical assistance. After ingestion: Drink plenty of water. Avoid vomiting. Seek for medical assistance. No trials for neutralization. Page no.: 2 of 6 VARTA Microbattery GmbH Daimlerstrae 1 Edition: 04.01.2012 Electronically generated document - no signature required. 73479 Ellwangen Germany Version: 06 Fo 175