Adam Equipment HCB1502, HCB153, HCB123, HCB302, HCB1002 User Manual

NiMH Battery Pack Safety Data Sheet

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Section 1, Identification

Product Name: Nickel Metal Hydride Rechargeable Battery Pack

Not classed as a hazardous material.

COMPANY INFORMATION

Adam Equipment Co. Ltd.
Maidstone Road,
Kingston,
Milton Keynes MK10 0BD
United Kingdom
Tel: [phone]

http://www.adamequipment.com/

NiMH battery packs supplied for use in rechargeable electronic scales and balances. Not recommended for any
other use. Not to be confused with sealed lead acid batteries (SLA) used in some of our product range.

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Section 2, Hazard(s) identification

For the battery cell, chemical materials are stored in a hermetically sealed metal case, designed to
withstand temperatures and pressures encountered during normal use. As a result, during normal
use, there is no physical danger of ignition or explosion and chemical danger of hazardous material
leakage. However, if exposed to a fire, added mechanical shocks, decomposed, added electric
stress by misuse, the gas release vent will be operated. The battery cell case will be breached at the
extreme. Hazardous materials may be released. If heated strongly or burned, acrid or harmful fume
may be emitted.

Human health effects:
Inhalation: The electrolyte inhalation affects the respiratory tract membrane and the lungs. Fume
may cause a cough, chest pain and dyspnea. Bronchitis and pneumonia may occur. Possibly
could be carcinogen.
Skin contact: The electrolyte skin contact affects the skin seriously and may cause dermatitis.
Eye contact: The electrolyte leaked from the battery cell is strong alkali. When it goes into an eye,
the cornea may be affected and it may lead to blindness.
Ingestion: The electrolyte ingestion irritates the mouth and the throat seriously results in vomiting,
nausea, hematemesis, stomach pains and diarrhea.
Environmental effects:
No known significant environmental effects. Efforts should be made to recycle as the product does
not degrade naturally.

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Section 3, Composition/information on ingredients

A) The content of elements are based on homogeneous materials level of NiMH battery:

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Element

Lead

Cadmium

Hexavalent
Chromium (Cr6+)

Mercury

Polybrominated
Biphenyls
(PBBs)

Polybrominated
DiphenylsEthers(
PBDEs)

% W. t.

<0.1

<0.01

<0.1

<0.1

<0.1

<0.1

MATERIAL OR INGREDIENTS

% W. t.

Nickel

as nickel hydroxide
nickel oxide
nickel powder

30-50

Potassium Hydroxide

< 20

Cobalt

as cobalt metal
cobalt oxide
cobalt hydroxide

2.5-6.0

Sodium Hydroxide

< 20

Zinc

as zinc metal
zinc oxide
zinc hydroxide

< 3

Mercury

0-0.0005

Lead

as lead metal
lead oxide

0-0.004

Cadmium

as cadmium metal
cadmium oxide
cadmium hydroxide

<0.002

Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+)

0-0.0005

Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBBs)

Nil

Polybrominated Diphenyls Ethers(PBDEs)

Nil

Boiling Point N.A.

Specific Gravity (H2O=1) N.A.

Vapour Pressure (mm Hg) N.A.

Melting Point N.A.

Vapour Density (AIR=1) N.A.

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate) N.A.

Solubility in Water N.A.

Appearance and Odour: Cylindrical shape cells packaged in a poly wrap with connecting leads and
wires, odourless

B) The content of elements are based on total weight of NiMH battery:

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Section 4, First-aid measures

Internal cell materials of an opened battery cell
・Inhalation :
Cover the victim in a blanket, move to the place of fresh air and keep quiet. Seek medical attention
immediately. When dyspnea (breathing difficulty) or asphyxia (breath-hold), give artificial respiration
immediately.
・Skin contact :
Remove contaminated clothes and shoes immediately. Wash the adherence or contact region with
soap and plenty of water. Seek medical attention immediately.

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・Eye contact :
Immediately flush eyes with water continuously for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention
immediately.
A battery cell and internal cell materials of an opened battery cell
・Ingestion :
Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.

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Section 5, Fire-fighting measures

If fire or explosion occurs when batteries are on charge, shut off power to charger.

In case of fire, it is permissible to use any class of extinguishing medium on these batteries or their packing
material. Cool exterior of batteries if exposed to fire to prevent rupture.

In case of fire where nickel metal hydride batteries are present, apply a smothering agent such as METL-X,
sand, dry ground dolomite, or soda ash, or flood the area with water. A smothering agent will extinguish
burning nickel metal hydride batteries. Water may not extinguish burning batteries but will cool the adjacent
batteries and control the spread of fire. Burning batteries will burn themselves out. Virtually all fires involving
nickel metal hydride batteries can be controlled with water. When water is used, however, hydrogen gas may
evolve. In a confined space, hydrogen gas can form an explosive mixture. In this situation, smothering agents
are recommended.

Fire fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

Burning nickel metal hydride batteries can produce toxic fumes including oxides of nickel, cobalt, aluminum,
manganese, lanthanum, cerium, neodymium, and praseodymium.

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Section 6, Accidental release measures

Steps to Be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled:
Batteries that are leaking should be handled with rubber gloves. Avoid direct contact with electrolyte.

Method of recovery and neutralization :
Dilute any leaked electrolyte with water and neutralize with diluted sulfuric acid. The leaked solid is
to be moved to a container. Place of leakage to be fully flushed with water.

Wear protective clothing and a positive pressure Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

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Section 7, Handling and storage

Storage:
Store in a cool, well-ventilated area. Elevated temperatures can result in shortened battery life.
Mechanical Containment:
Never seal or encapsulate nickel metal hydride batteries. Do not obstruct safety release vents on batteries.
Encapsulation (potting) of batteries will not allow cell venting and can cause high pressure rupture.
Handling:
Accidental short circuit for a few seconds will not seriously affect the battery. However, this battery is
capable of delivering very high short circuit currents. Prolonged short circuits will cause high cell
temperatures which can cause skin burns. Sources of short circuits include jumbled batteries in bulk
containers, metal jewelry, and metal covered tables or metal belts used for assembly of batteries into
devices.
Do not open battery. The negative electrode material may be pyrophoric. Should an individual cell from a

battery become disassembled, spontaneous combustion of the negative electrode is possible. This is much

more likely to happen if the electrode is removed from its metal container. There can be a delay between
exposure to air and spontaneous combustion.

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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.

Charging:

This battery is made to be charged many times. Because it gradually loses its charge over a few months, it is
good practice to charge battery before use. Use recommended charger. Improper charging can cause heat
damage or even high pressure rupture. Observe proper charging polarity.

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Section 8, Exposure controls/personal protection

lists OSHA's Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs); Threshold Limit Values (TLVs); appropriate engineering
controls; personal protective equipment (PPE).

Ventilation Requirements:

Not necessary under normal conditions.

Respiratory Protection:

Not necessary under normal conditions.

Eye Protection:

Not necessary under normal conditions. Wear safety glasses with side shields if handling an
open or leaking battery.

Gloves:

Not necessary under normal conditions. Use neoprene or natural rubber gloves if handling an open or leaking
battery.

Open Battery Storage:

Battery should not be opened. Should a cell become disassembled, the electrode should be
stored in a fireproof cabinet, away from combustibles.

Keep batteries between -20℃ and 35℃ for prolong storage.

When the cells are closed to fully charged, the storage temperature should be between -20℃
and 30℃ and should be controlled at 10-20℃ during transportation and packed with efficient

air ventilation.

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Section 9, Physical and chemical properties

・Appearance
Physical state: Solid
Form: Cylindrical
Color: Metallic color (without tube/label)

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Odour: No odour

・pH : NA
・Specific temperatures/temperature ranges at which changes in physical state occur :

There is no useful information for the product as a mixture.

・Flash point : NA
・Explosion properties : NA
・Density : around 1.5 ~ 6.0g/cm3
・Solubility ,with indication of the solvent(s) : Insoluble in water

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Section 10, Stability and reactivity

Stability : Stable under normal use
Hazardous reactions occurring under specific conditions:
By misuse of a battery cell or the like, oxygen or hydrogen accumulates in the cell and the internal
pressure rises. These gases may be emitted through the gas release vent. When fire is near, these
gases may ignite.
When a battery cell is heated strongly by the surrounding fire, acrid or harmful fumes may be
emitted.
Conditions to avoid : Direct sunlight, high temperature and high humidity
Materials to avoid : Conductive materials, water, seawater, strong oxidizers and strong acids
Hazardous decomposition products: Acrid or harmful fumes emitted during fire.

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Section 11, Toxicological information

Under normal conditions of use, the battery is hermetically sealed.

Ingestion:
Swallowing a battery can be harmful.

Contents of an open battery can cause serious chemical burns of mouth, oesophagus, and gastrointestinal
tract.

Inhalation:

Contents of an open battery can cause respiratory irritation. Hypersensitivity to nickel can cause allergic

pulmonary asthma. Provide fresh air and seek medical attention.

Skin Contact:

Contents of an open battery can cause skin irritation and/or chemical burns. Nickel, nickel compounds,

cobalt, and cobalt compounds can cause skin sensitization and an allergic contact dermatitis. Remove
contaminated clothing and wash skin with soap and water. If a chemical burn occurs or if irritation
persists, seek medical attention.

Eye Contact:

Contents of an open battery can cause severe irritation and chemical burns. Immediately flush eyes thoroughly
with water for at least 15 minutes, lifting upper and lower lids, until no evidence of the chemical remains. Seek
medical attention.

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Section 12, Ecological information

May be subject to local legislation.

・Persistence/degradability :

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UN No.

Proper Shipping
Name

Class or division

Packing group

Special
provisions

3496

BATTERIES,
NICKEL-METAL
HYDRIDE

9 - 117
963

Since a battery cell and the internal materials remain in the environment, do not bury or throw out
into the environment.

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Section 13, Disposal considerations

Dispose of batteries according to regional regulations.

Recommended methods for safe and environmentally preferred disposal :
Product: Do not throw out a used battery cell. Recycle it through the recycling company.
Contaminated packaging: Neither a container nor packing is contaminated during normal use. When
internal materials leaked from a battery cell contaminates them, dispose them as industrial wastes
subject to special control.

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Section 14, Transport information

This battery does not require the following items.
・TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SAFE TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS BY
AIR(ICAO)

・IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations(IATA)

・code of federal regulations (U.S.DOT)

This battery requires the following items.
・INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS CODE(IMO)
From the 1st January 2012, Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries is classed as Dangerous Goods, Class 9
in accordance with United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and will
have the following UN Number:

Instructions and contents of Special Provisions (117 and 963) for this UN number include:

・Specifying it is only regulated when transported by sea,
・Ni-MH button cells are not subject to the provisions of this code.
・Ni-MH cells or batteries packed with or contained in equipment are not subject to the provisions of

this code.
・All other Ni-MH cells or batteries shall be securely packed and protected from short circuit. They
are not subject to other provisions of this code provided they are loaded in a cargo transport unit in a
total quantity of less than 100 Kg gross mass.

When loaded in a cargo transport unit in a total quantity of 100 Kg gross mass or more, only subject
to:

・Provided dangerous goods transportation information by a) Consignor and b) Shipper.

・Stowage and segregation provisions: as prescribed in Chapter 3 of IMDG Code: “away from”

sources of heat as minimum horizontal separation of 3 metres.
Prior to transportation, confirmation that there is no leakage and no spillage from a container is
necessary.
Cargo must be handle without falling, dropping or breakage. Care must be taken to prevent the
collapse of cargo piles or saturation by rain. Containers must be handled carefully. Packaging is
constructed to prevent short-circuiting and/or electric shock. The product is handled as Non­Dangerous Goods by based on IATA(A123) for air shipment.

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Section 15, Regulatory information

Regulations specifically applicable to the product are known to include:
Wastes Management and Public Cleaning Law (Japan)
Law for Promotion Effective Utilization of Resources (Japan)
EU Battery Directive 2006/66/EC
Other regulations local to the place of use may apply.

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Section 16, Other information

Prepared Aug 2014. Rev A.

This PSDS is provided to customers as reference information in order to
handle batteries safely.
It is necessary for the customer to take appropriate measures depending on the actual situation
such as the individual handling based on this information.

References

1. The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals）(GHS)
ST/SG/AC.10/30 Rev.4,2011

2. Recommendations on the TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS Model Regulations
Volume 1. 17th revised edition.

3. IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations 55th Edition (2014)

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The data in this Material Safety Data Sheet relates only to the specific material designated herein.

NOTE:
The Adam Equipment product numbers that this document refers to are as follows: #302405088 (6vdc

4.5aH Battery), #309409012 (6vdc 1.3aH Battery ), #303409100 ( 6vdc 5aH Battery ). They are replacement
batteries for those supplied within all of our products that require a rechargeable battery.

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