FREI 2GP-60 Datasheet

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Rechargeable Ni-MH Button

Trade name:

Rechargeable Ni-MH button

Product types

V15H, V30H, V40H, V65HT, V80H, V110HT, V150H, V150HT, V180H,
V200H, V250H, CP300H, V350H, V500HT
(or multi-cell assemblies of these basis cells,
number x of cells indicated by x/...);

V6HR, RTC6, V18HRT, MBU20, V20HR, V60HR, V120HR, V150PT,
V160HRT, V450HR, V500HRT, V500HTE, V600HR, V600HRT, V650HRT
(or multi-cell assemblies of these basis cells,
number x of cells indicated by x/...);

V7/8H, p6/8h, p7/8h;
p10 accu, p312 accu, p13 accu, p675 accu

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

Address:

VARTA Microbattery GmbH
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D-73479 Ellwangen/Jagst
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Emergency telephone number:

[phone] (VAC)

1. Identification of the product and of the company undertaking

Product details

Supplier details

Legal Remark (U.S.A.)

Safety Data Sheets 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". According to OSHA, Article means 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 (as determined under paragraph (d) of this section), and does not pose a physical hazard or
health risk to employees.

Because all of our batteries are defined as "articles", they are exempted from the requirements of the Hazard
Communication Standard.

Legal remark (EU)

These batteries are no “substances” or “mixtures” 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 “safety data sheet according to Regulation (EC) 1907/2006, Article 31”.

General remark

This Safety Data Sheet 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.

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Contents

CAS No.

Hazard Categories

Hazard Statements

Material

10 - 35 %

Flam. Sol. 2
Pyr. Sol. 1
Resp. Sens. 1
Skin Sens. 1
Carc. 2
STOT RE 1
Aquatic Chronic 3

H228
H250
H334
H317
H351
H372
H412

Mischmetal nickel alloy

10 - 40 %

12054-48-7

Carc. 1A
Repr. 1B
Muta. 2
STOT RE 1
Acute Tox. 4 *
Skin Irrit. 2
Resp. Sens. 1
Skin Sens. 1
Aquatic Acute 1
Aquatic Chronic 1

H302
H332
H334
H315
H317
H341
H350i
H360D
H372
H400
H410

Nickel hydroxide

3 - 15 %

1310-58-3

Acute Tox. 4
Skin Corr. 1A

H302
H314

Potassium hydroxide
0 - 0.3 %

1310-73-2

Skin Corr. 1A

H314

Sodium hydroxide

0 - 0.1 %

1310-65-2

Acute Tox. 3
Skin Corr. 1A

H301
H314

Lithium hydroxide

0 - 3 %

Acute Tox. 4
Skin Sens. 1
Aquatic Acute 1
Aquatic Chronic 1

H302
H317
H400
H410

Cobalt and compounds

Contents

CAS No.

Material

< 5 mg/kg

7440-43-9

Cadmium
(none intentionally introduced)

< 15 mg/kg

7439-92-1

Lead
(none intentionally introduced)

< 1 mg/kg

7439-97-6

Mercury
(none intentionally introduced,
see Chapter 12)

< 5 mg/kg

Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+)

2. Hazards identification

A sealed Nickel-Metal hydride cell/battery is not hazardous in normal use; especially the release of hydrogen gas is
excluded.

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 risk of potassium 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

Full text of Hazard statements: see section 16.

Heavy Metals

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CAS No.

Material

15 - 60 %

Steel and nickel

3 - 10 %

Polymers

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.

Suitable extinguishing media:

Use foam, dry powder or dry sand, as appropriate.

Extinguishing media with limited
suitability:

Carbon dioxide (CO2) and water volume are only applicable for incipient fire.

Special protection equipment during
fire-fighting:

Contamination cloth including breathing apparatus.

Special hazard:

Under fire conditions, the electrode materials can form carcinogenic nickel
and cobalt oxides.

Person related measures:

Wear personal protective equipment adapted to the situation (protection
gloves, cloth).

Environment protection measures:

In the event of battery rupture, prevent skin contact and collect all released
material in a plastic lined container.

Dispose off according to the local law and rules.
Avoid leached substances to get into the earth, canalization or waters.

Treatment for cleaning:

If battery casing is dismantled, small amounts of electrolyte may leak. Pack
the battery including ingredients as described above. Then clean with water.

Other Ingredients

During charge process, the mischmetal nickel alloy is loaded with hydrogen, this compound is flammable.

4. First-aid measures

Measures at accidental release

5. Fire-fighting measures

6. Accidental release measures

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Guideline for safe handling:

Always follow the warning information on the batteries and in the manuals of
devices. Only use the recommended battery types.
Keep batteries away from children.
For devices to be used by children, the battery casing should be protected
against unauthorized access.
Unpacked batteries shall not lie about in bulk.
In case of battery change always replace all batteries by new ones of identical
type and brand.
Do not swallow batteries.
Do not throw batteries into water.
Do not throw batteries into fire.
Avoid deep discharge.
Do not short-circuit batteries
Use recommended charging time and current.
Do not open or disassemble batteries.

Storage:

Storage preferably at room temperature 20°C. Avoid large temperature
changes. Do not store close to the heating. Avoid direct sunlight.

Storage of large amounts:

If possible, store the batteries in original packaging (short circuit protection).
A fire alarm is recommended.
For automatic fire extinction consider chapter 5 “Fire-fighting measures”.

Storage category
according to TRGS 510:

It is recommended to consider the “Technical Rule for Hazardous Substances

TRGS 510 - Storage of hazardous substances in nonstationary containers”
and to handle nickel metal hydride button cells according to storage
category 11 (“combustible solids“).

Dangerous reactions:

When heated above 150°C the risk of rupture occurs.
Due to special safety construction, rupture implies controlled release of
pressure without ignition.

7. Handling and storage

8. Exposure controls/personal protection

Under normal conditions (during charge and discharge) release of ingredients does not occur.

9. Physical and chemical properties

Not applicable if closed.

10. Stability and reactivity

11. Toxicological information

Under normal conditions (during charge and discharge) release of ingredients does not occur. If accidental release
occurs see information in section 2, 3, and 4.

Swallowing of a battery can be harmful. Call the local Poison Control Centre for advice and follow-up.

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12. Ecological information

VARTA nickel metal hydride button cells/batteries do not contain heavy metals as defined by the European directive
2006/66/EC Article 21; they comply with the chemical composition requirements of this Directive.

Mercury has not been “intentionally introduced (as distinguished from mercury that may be incidentally present in
other materials)” in the sense of the U.S.A. “Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act’’
(May 13 1996).

The Regulation on Mercury Content Limitation for Batteries promulgated on 1997-12-31 by the China authorities

including the State Administration of Light Industry and the State Environmental Protection Administration defines ‘low
mercury’ as ‘mercury content by weight in battery as less than 0.025%’, and ‘mercury free’ as ‘mercury content by

weight in battery as less than 0.0001%’. And therefore: VARTA Nickel metal hydride button cells/batteries belong to
the category of mercury-free battery (mercury content lower than 0.0001%).

13. Disposal considerations

USA: Nickel metal hydride button cells/batteries are classified by the federal government as non-hazardous waste and
are safe for disposal in the normal municipal waste stream. These batteries, however, do contain recyclable materials
and are accepted for recycling by the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation's (RPBC) Battery Recycling
Program. Please go to the RPRC website at www.rbrc.org for additional information.

In the European Union, manufacturing, handling and disposal of batteries is regulated on the basis of the DIRECTIVE
2006/66/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 6 September 2006 on batteries and
accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators and repealing Directive 91/157/EEC. Customers find detailed
information on disposal in their specific countries using the web site of the European Portable Batteries Association
(http://www.epbaeurope.net/legislation_national.html).

Importers and users outside EU should consider the local law and rules.
In order to avoid short circuit and heating, used nickel metal hydride button cells/batteries should never be stored or

transported in bulk. Proper measures against short circuit are:
Storage of batteries in original packaging

Coverage of the terminals

14. Transport information

VARTA nickel metal hydride button cells/batteries are considered to be “dry cell” batteries and are unregulated for
purposes of transportation by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), International Civic Aviation Administration
(ICAO), International Air Transport Association (IATA), the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the “Accord

Européen Relatif au Transport International des Marchandises Dangereuses par Route” (ADR) ) and the “Règlement
concernant le transport international ferroviaire de marchandises Dangereuses” (RID).

IATA DGR: Special Provision A199: The UN number UN 3496 is only applicable in sea transport. Nickel-metal hydride
batteries or nickel-metal hydride battery-powered devices, equipment or vehicles having the potential of a dangerous
evolution of heat are not subject to these Regulations provided they are prepared for transport so as to prevent: a) a
short circuit (e.g. in the case of batteries, by the effective insulation of exposed terminals; or, in the case of equipment,
by disconnection of the battery and protection of exposed terminals); and (b) unintentional activation. The words “Not
Restricted” and the Special Provision number must be included in the description of the substance on the Air Waybill
as required by 8.2.6, when an Air Waybill is issued.

IMO, IMDG Code: Special Provision 963: “Nickel-metal hydride button cells or nickel-metal hydride cells or batteries
packed with or contained in equipment are not subject to the provisions of this Code.”

EU (ADR/RID): Chapter 3.2 Table A: “Batteries, nickel-metal hydride, UN 3496, not subject to ADR”
USA: 49 CFR § 172.102 Special Provisions 130 and 340: Nickel metal hydride button cells/batteries are not subject to

requirements of this subchapter except for the following ...“Batteries and battery-powered device(s) containing
batteries must be prepared and packaged for transport in a manner to prevent: (1) A dangerous evolution of heat; (2)
Short circuits, including but not limited to the following methods: (i) Packaging each battery or each battery-powered
device when practicable, in fully enclosed inner packagings made of non-conductive material; (ii) Separating or
packaging batteries in a manner to prevent contact with other batteries, devices or conductive materials ( e.g., metal)
in the packagings”...

Code of practice for packaging and shipment of secondary batteries given in IEC 62133: The packaging shall be
adequate to avoid mechanical damage during transport, handling and stacking. The materials and pack design shall
be chosen so as to prevent the development of unintentional electrical conduction, corrosion of the terminals and
ingress of moisture.

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Marking consideration:

According to DIRECTIVE 2006/66/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
AND OF THE COUNCIL of 6 September 2006 on batteries and accumulators
and waste batteries and accumulators and repealing Directive 91/157/EEC all
batteries have to be marked with the crossed bin on the packaging..

International safety standards:

The following cells/batteries are recognized components according to UL 2054:
3/V450HR, 3/V400HR, 6/V20HR, CP300H, MBU20, V18HRT, RTC6, V6HR,
V15H, V20HR, V30H, V40H, V60HR, V65HT, V80H, V110HT, V150H, V150HT,
V180H, V200H, V250H, V300H, V350H, V400HR, V450HR, V500HRT,
V500HT, V500HTE, V600HR, V600HRT, V650HRT, V150PT, V6/8H, V7/8H,
P6/8H-ULTRA, P7/8H-ULTRA, P7/8H , e7/8h ecopack, p312 accu, p13 accu,
p10 accu.

Water hazard class:

The regulations of the German Federal Water Management Act (WHG) are not
applicable as nickel metal hydride button cells/batteries are articles and not
substances, thus there is no risk of water pollution, except the batteries are
violated or dismantled.

H228

Flammable solid.

H250

Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air.

H301

Toxic if swallowed.

H302

Harmful if swallowed.

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

H315

Causes skin irritation.

H317

May cause an allergic skin reaction.

H332

Harmful if inhaled.

H334

May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.

H341

Suspected of causing genetic defects.

H350i

May cause cancer by inhalation.

H351

Suspected of causing cancer.

H360D

May damage the unborn child.

H372

Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

H400

Very toxic to aquatic life.

H410

Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

H412

Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Note:

Date of issue of the transport regulations: ADR 2015, RID 2015, IATA 2015
(56th edition), IMDG 2014, DOT / 49 CFR 2015.
Latest covered modification of the European Battery Directive 2006/66/EC:
Directive 2013/56/EU.

Issued by:

VARTA Microbattery GmbH
Quality/Environmental Management

Contact:

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Updates:

Current SDS can be downloaded from VARTA’s web page following the link:

http://www.varta-microbattery.com/en/news-downloads/downloads.html

15. Regulatory information

16. Other information

Full text of Hazard Statements referred to under section 3