MSDS

MSDS NO. :GREPOW 200901010025
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Creation Date : 1 JAN 2009
Last Update : Page 1 of 5
Product name Nickel Metal Hydride Battery
The batteries referenced herein are exempt articles and are not subject to the OSHA
Hazard Communication Standard requirement. This safety data sheet is provided as a service to our
customers.
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY / UNDERTAKING
Identification of the substance/preparation
Product name Nickel Metal Hydride Battery
Use of the Substance/Preparation Battery
Company/Undertaking Identification
Supplier Shenzhen Grepow Battery Co.,Ltd
Wushigang,Chuangyi Rd.,Longhua Village,Bao An District,
Shenzhen,P.R.China
Emergency telephone number : 086-0755-27043782
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
The Nickel Metal Hydride battery is hermetically sealed ; among its components, the following ones could
potentially be hazardous upon release.
Product name Nickel Metal Hydride Battery
Hazardous components CAS-No. EC-No. Weight % Classification
Nickel hydroxide 12054-48-7 235-008-5 15-30% Carcinogenic Category 3
R40
sensitizing R43, Xn R20/22
N R50-53
Metal Hydride Alloy 15-40% Carcinogenic Category 3 R40
Sensitizing R42/43,
Potassium hydroxide 1310-58-3 215-181-3 3-15% C R35, Xn R22
Cobalt hydroxide 21041-93-0 244-166-4 2.5-7% XnR22, sensitizing R42/43
For the full text of the R phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 15.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification Carcinogenic Category 3 R40, sensitizing R42/43, Xn R20/22, C R35,
N R50-53
Most important hazards Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. Causes severe burns
Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. May cause sensitization by
inhalation and skin contact. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause
long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Further information The Nickel Metal Hydride is a sealed battery which is not hazardous when used
according to recommendations.
Under normal conditions of use, the integrity of the battery casing and security
vent are maintained, the ingredients are not expected to pose a significant risk to
man or the environment.
On some bad using conditions (high over-charge, inverse charge, external short
circuit) and in case of a bad functioning, some electrolyte leakage can occur by
the safety vent. In these cases, the risk is the caustic nature of electrolyte
(potassium hydroxide).
The classification above is based on the contents being considered as a
preparation in accordance with Directive 1999/45/EC