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Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries
PRODUCT NAME: Energizer Rechargeable Battery
Type No.:
Volts:
TRADE NAMES: ENERGIZER Nickel Metal Hydride Battery
Approximate Weight:
CHEMICAL SYSTEM: Nickel Metal Hydride
Designed for Recharge: Yes
Document Number: 12006-B
SECTION 1 - MANUFACTURER INFORMATION
Manufactured for:
Energizer Battery Manufacturing, Inc.
Telephone Number for Information:
800-383-7323 (USA / CANADA)
1359 Columbia Rd.
Westlake, OH 44145
SECTION 2 – HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
SECTION 3 - INGREDIENTS
MATERIAL OR INGREDIENT
PEL (OSHA)
TLV (ACGIH)
%/wt.
fraction)
< 2
(CAS# 1307-96-6)
2.5-6.0
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PRODUCT SAFETY DATA SHEET
Energizer has prepared copyrighted Product Safety Datasheets to provide information on the different Eveready/Energizer battery systems. Batteries are
articles as defined under the GHS and exempt from GHS classification criteria (Section 1.3.2.1.1 of the GHS). The information and recommendations set
forth herein are made in good faith, for information only, and are believed to be accurate as of the date of preparation. However, ENERGIZER BATTERY
MANUFACTURING, INC. MAKES NO WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THIS INFORMATION AND DISCLAIMS ALL
LIABILITY FRO M RE F E RE NC E ON IT .
Date Prepared: January 2017
GHS classification: N/A
Signal Word: N/A
Hazard Classification: N/A
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, esophagus, and
gastrointestinal tract.
Inhalation: Contents of an open battery can cause respiratory irritation. Hypersensitivity to nickel can cause allergic pulmonary asthma.
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 aller gic contact dermatitis.
Eye Contact: Contents of an open battery can cause severe irritation and chemical burns.
Note: Nickel, nickel compounds, cobalt and cobalt compounds are listed as possible carcinogens by the International Agency for Research on
Cancer (IARC) or National Toxicology Program (NTP).
IMPORTANT NOTE: The battery should not be opened or burned. Exposure to the ingredients c ontained within or their combustion products could be
harmful.
Aluminum
(CAS# 7429-90-5)
Cobalt
as cobalt metal
(CAS# 7440-48-4)
as cobalt oxide
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15 mg/m3 TWA (total dust)
5 mg/m3 TWA (respirable
0.1 mg/m3 TWA (as Co) 0.02 mg/m3 TWA (as Co)
10 mg/m3 TWA
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as cobalt hydroxide
(CAS# 21041-93-0)
(CAS# 1310-65-2)
None established
None established
0-4
(CAS# 7439-96-5)
< 3
respirable fraction)
< 13
as nickel powder (CAS# 7440-02-0)
1.5 mg/m3 TWA
30-50
Potassium Hydroxide
(CAS# 1310-58-3)
None established
< 7
(CAS# 1310-73-2)
0-4
fraction: zinc oxide)
< 3
Non-Hazardous Components
Water, Paper, Plastic and Other
None established
None established
Balance
SECTION 4 – FIRST AID MEASURES
SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
If fire or explosion occurs when batteries are on cha rge, shut off power to charger.
form an explosive mixture. In this situation , smothering agents are recommended.
Lithium Hydroxide
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Manganese
Mischmetal
including:
Lanthanum (CAS# 7439-91-0)
Cerium (CAS# 7440-45-1)
Neodymium (CAS# 7440-00-8)
Praseodymium (CAS# 7440-10-0)
Nickel
as nickel hydroxide
(CAS# 12054-48-7)
as nickel oxide (CAS# 1313-99-1)
Sodium Hydroxide
Zinc
as zinc metal (CAS# 7440-66-6)
as zinc oxide (CAS# 1314-13-2)
as zinc hydroxide (CAS# 20427-58-1)
Steel
(iron CAS# 65997-19-5)
5 mg/m3 Ceiling 0.2 mg/m3 TWA (as Mn)
15 mg/m3 TWA (particulates
not otherwise regulated-total
dust)
5 mg/m3 TWA (particulates
not otherwise regulated-
1 mg/m3 TWA (as Ni)
2 mg/m3 TWA 2 mg/m3 Ceiling
15 mg/m3 TWA (total dust:
zinc oxide)
5 mg/m3 TWA (respirable
None established
10 mg/m3 TWA (particulates
not otherwise classifiedinhalable)
3 mg/m3 TWA (particulates not
otherwise classified-respirable)
(as inhalable Ni)
0.2 mg/m3 TWA (as inhalable
Ni, insoluble compounds)
2 mg/m3 Ceiling
10 mg/m3 TWA (total dust: zinc
oxide)
None established
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Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting or give food or drink. Seek medical attention immediately. CALL NATIONAL BATTERY INGESTION
HOTLINE for advice and follow-up (202-625-3333) collect day or night.
Inhalation: Provide fresh air and seek medical attention.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with soap and water. If a chemical burn occurs or if irritation persists, seek
medical attention.
Eye Contact: 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.
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 ex tinguish burning nickel metal hydride batteries. Water may not extinguish burning batteries
but will cool the adjacent batteries and contr ol 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 evolv e . In a confined space, hydrogen gas can
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Fire fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Burning nickel metal hydride batteries can produce toxic fumes including oxides of
SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STOR AG E
SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS /PERSONAL PROTECTION
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nickel, cobalt, aluminum, manganese, lanthanum, cerium, neodymium, and praseodymium.
To cleanup leaking batteries:
Ventilation Requirements: Room ventilation may be required in areas where there are open or leaking batteries.
Eye Protection: Wear safety glasses with side shields if handling an open or leaking battery.
Gloves: Use neoprene or natural rubber gloves if handling an open or leaking battery.
Battery materials should be collected in a leak-proof container.
Storage: Store in a cool, well ventilated area. Elevated temperatures can result in shortened battery life.
Mechanical Containment: If potting or sealing the battery in an airtight or watertight container is required, consult your Energizer Battery
Manufacturing, Inc. representative for precautionary suggestions. Batteries normally evolve hydrogen which, when combined with oxygen
from the air, can produce a combustible or explosive mixture unless vented. If such a mixture is present, short circuits, high temperature, or
static sparks can cause an ignition.
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. Prolonged short circuit will cause the battery to lose
energy, and can cause the safety release vent to open. Sources of short circuits include jumbled batteries in bulk containers, metal jewelry,
metal covered tables or metal belts used for assembly of batteries into devices.
If soldering or welding to the battery is required, consult your Energizer Battery Manufacturing, Inc. representative for proper precaut ions to
prevent seal damage or short circuit.
Do not open battery. The negative electrode mate rial 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.
Charging: This battery is made to be charged many times. Because it gr adually loses its charge over a few months, it is good p ractice to charge
battery before use. Use recommended charger. Improper charging can cause heat damage or even high pressure rupture. Observe proper charging
polarity.
Labeling: If the Energizer label or package warnings are not visible, it is important to provide a package and/or device label stating:
WARNING: CHARGE ONLY WITH SPECIFIED CHARGERS ACCORDING TO DEVICE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. DO NOT OPEN
BATTERY, DISPOSE OF IN FIRE OR SHORT CIRCUIT - MAY IGNITE, EXPLODE, LEAK OR GET HOT CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.
Where accidental ingestion of small batteries is possible, the label should state:
WARNING: (1) KEEP AWAY FROM SMALL CHILDREN. IF SWALLOWED, PROMPTLY SEE DOCTOR: HAVE DOCTOR PHONE (202) 6253333 COLLECT. (2) CHARGE ONLY WITH SPECIFIED CHARGERS ACCORDING TO DEVICE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. DO NOT
OPEN BATTERY, DISPOSE OF IN FIRE OR SHORT CIRCUIT - MAY IGNITE, EXPLODE, LEAK OR GET HOT CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.
Ventilation Requirements: Not necessary under normal conditions.
Respiratory Protection: Not necessary under normal conditions.
Eye Protection: Not necessary under normal conditions.
Gloves: Not necessary under normal conditions.
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SECTION 9 – PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
SECTION 10 – STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
SECTION 11 – TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
SECTION 12 – ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
SECTION 13 – DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Appearance (physical state, color, etc.): Solid object
Upper Explosive Limits: Not applicable for an Article
Lower Explosive Limits Not applicable for an Article
Odor No odor
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg @ 25°C) Not applicable for an Article
Odor Threshold No odor
Vapor Density (Air = 1) Not applicable for an Article
pH Not applicable for an Article
Density (g/cm3) 2.5 – 3.7
Melting point/Freezing Point Not applicable for an Article
Solubility in Water (% by weight) Not applicable for an Article
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Boiling Point @ 760 mm Hg (°C) Not applicable for an Article
Flash Point Not applicable for an Article
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1) Not applicable for an Article
Flammability Not applicable for an Article
Partition Coefficient Not applicable for an Article
Auto-ignition Temperature Not applicable for an Article
Decomposition Temperature Not applicable for an Article
Viscosity Not applicable for an Article
Nickel metal hydride batteries do not meet any of the criteria established in 40 CFR 261.2 for reactivity.
Under normal conditions of use, nickel metal hydride batteries are non-toxic.
Issues such as ecotoxicity, persistence and bioaccumulation are not applicable for articles.
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SECTION 14 – TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADR
Not Regulated
IMDG
UN3496 SP 963
UN
Not Regulated
US DOT
49 CFR 172.102 Provision 130
IATA
UN 3496 SP A123 and A199
ICAO
Not Regulated
SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
Dispose of in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations. Appropriate disposal technologies include incineration and
land filling. Nickel metal hydride batteries can also be collected as part of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) program.
Visit www.RBRC.org for the nearest recycling center or call 1-800-8-battery for rechargeable battery recycling and disposal information.
In general, all batteries in all forms of transportation (ground, air, or ocean) must be packaged in a safe and responsible manner. Regulatory conce rns
from all agencies for safe packaging require that batteries be packaged in a manner that prevents short circuits and be contained in “strong outer
packaging” that prevents spillage of c ontents. All original packaging for Energizer nickel metal hydride batteries has been designed to be compliant with
these regulatory concerns.
Energizer nickel metal hydride batteries (sometimes referred to as “Dry cell” batteries) are not defined as da ngerous goods under the IATA Dangerous
Goods Regulations, ICAO Technical Instructions and the U.S. hazardous materials regulations (49 CFR). Nickel metal hydride batteries are defined as
dangerous goods under the IMDG code. For air and ground transportation, these b atteries are not subject to the dangerous goods regulations as they
are compliant with the requirements contained in the following special provisions.
Regulatory Body Special Provisions
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In addition, the IATA Dangerous Goods Re gulations and ICAO Technical Instructions require the words “not restricted” and the Special Provision number
A123 be provided on the air waybill, when an air waybill is issued.
Batteries marketed by Energizer Battery Manufacturing, Inc. are not classified as dangerous goods by the US Department of Transportation or the major
international regulatory bodies and a re therefore not regulated.
SARA/TITLE III - As an article, this battery and its contents are not subject to the requirements of the Emergency Planning and Community R ight-ToKnow Act.
None.
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