Fluke 3130 Service Manual

Component

Material

Formula

CAS #

Product

: Nickel

Metal Hydride

The batteries referenced herein are exempt articles and are

not subject to the OSHA Hazard

Product Information Sheet

Panasonic Batteries

Panasonic Industrial Company
A Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
1701 Golf Road Suite 3-1100
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Toll Free: 877-726-2228
Fax: [phone]
Internet: na.industrial.panasonic.com/products/batteries
e-mail: [e-mail]

Applicable models/sizes: All

Revision: January 1, 2016

Communication Standard requirement. This sheet is provided as a service to our customers.

Batteries (Ni-Mh)

MSDS

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 an "article". OSHA has defined "article" 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 as "articles", they are exempt from the requirements of the Hazard
Communication Standard; hence a MSDS is not required.

The following components are found in a Panasonic Nickel-Metal Hydride battery:

Positive Electrode Nickel II Hydroxide Ni(OH)2 12054-48-7
Negative Electrode Metal Hydride Alloy AB5 Type (See Note) AB5 Type (See Note)
Electrolyte Potassium Hydroxide

Sodium Hydroxide
Lithium Hydroxide

KOH
NaOH
LiOH

1310-58-3
1310-73-2
1310-65-2

NOTE: Components of AB5 alloy include: Lanthanum (La) – CAS# 7439-91-0, Cerium (Ce) – CAS#7440-45-1,
Neodymium (Nd) – CAS#7440-00-8, Praseodymium (Pr) – CAS#7440-10-0)

The overall reaction is: MH + NiOOH M +Ni(OH)2

Disposal

All Panasonic Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are classified by the federal government as a non­hazardous waste and are safe for disposal in the normal municipal waste stream. Exception:
California, which requires these batteries to be disposed of in accordance with the California
Universal Waste Rules. These batteries, however, do contain recyclable materials. Panasonic is a
Licensee of the Call2Recycle Battery Recycling Program. If you build our cells into a battery pack,
please call 1-800-8-BATTERY or go to the Call2Recycle website at www.call2recycle.org for
additional information on how your branded product can also participate in the program. .

Notice: The information and recommendations set forth are made in good faith and are believed to be accurate at

the date of preparation. Panasonic Industrial Company makes no warranty expressed or implied.

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Transportation

Nickel Metal Hydride batteries (sometimes referred to as “Dry cell” batteries) are not listed as dangerous goods
under the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), 2015-2016 edition, International Air Transport
Association (IATA), 57th edition, U.S. Department of Transportation. (DOT), 49 CFR. These batteries are not
subject to the dangerous goods regulations provided they meet the requirements contained in the following Special
Provisions. Special Provision A199 in the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and ICAO Technical Instructions
and Special Provision 130 in 49 CFR 172.102 of the U.S. hazardous materials regulations require these batteries to
be packed in such a way to prevent short circuits or generating a dangerous quantity of heat. In addition, the IATA
Dangerous Goods Regulations and ICAO Technical Instructions require the words “Not Restricted” and “Special
Provision A199” to be provided on the air waybill, when an air waybill is issued. Effective January 1, 2012 the
International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulates shipments by ocean, in excess of 100 Kg, as a Class 9
dangerous good under UN 3496 and Special Provision 117 and 963.

First Aid

If you get electrolyte in your eyes, flush with water for 15 minutes without rubbing and immediately contact a
physician. If you get electrolyte on your skin wash the area immediately with soap and water. If irritation continues,
contact a physician. If a battery is ingested, call the National Capital Poison Center (NCPC) at 202-625-333
(Collect) or your local poison center immediately

General Recommendations

CAUTION: May explode or leak if short-circuited, inserted improperly, mixed with different battery types or disposed of
in fire. Do not open battery.

Fire Safety

In case of fire, use a smothering agent such as dry sand, dry ground dolomite or soda ash. If you use water, use
enough to smother the fire. Using an insufficient amount of water could possible make the fire worse. Cooling the
exterior of the batteries will help prevent rupturing. Burning of these batteries will generate toxic fumes. Fire fighters
should use self-contained breathing apparatus

Notice: The information and recommendations set forth are made in good faith and are believed to be accurate at

the date of preparation. Panasonic Industrial Company makes no warranty expressed or implied.

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