SAFETY DATA SHEET SECONDARY NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE SEALED CELLS Revision Con June 16%, 2008: compliance wth EEC regulation 1907/2006 (REACH) “The information containd win is provided asa saice fo our customers and ether information con. Tho formation ad recommendations st frthharin are made In goodfath and are beloved {oe accurate at tho dato compiod. Saf mates no ‘xprossed or nse. 4, PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION 1.4 Product Sealed secondary (or rechargeable) Cells “Trade name and model: SAFT,V... according model IEC designation: KR. according international standard IEC 61951-2 Electrochemical system: NickeiMetah hyride, alkaline electrolyte Positve elecroce: Nickel hydroxide Negative electrode: Metal Hyaride Electrolyte: Potassium, Sodium and Lithium hydroxide in water solution. Nominal voltage: 1.2Volts 1.2Use99 ‘These sealed secondary (or rechargeable) Cells are being used in batteries for energy supply of electrical systems, in applications such as backup units or portable systems 13Supoler Head quarters Name SAFT Address: 12.re Sadi Camot- 93170 BAGNOLET Terex +93 (0)1 49.99 1918 +33 (0)1 49 99 1950 Pron:Name: ‘SAFT-Nersac ‘Addr: Zone Industille - 16440 NERSAC - FRANCE Terex 483 (0)8 45 90 50 26 / +35 (0)5 45 90 57 08 1.4 Contact incase of emercency Emergency contact: Tel +33(0)1 4999 19 18 Intemet wou satbateras.com section “contact” 2, HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ‘A-Human hazards [A sealed Nickel Metal Hyde call isnot hazardous in normal use. 2 Physical Nicke plated steel cans do not present any risk cls are used forts intended purpose {and according to valid directions for use. ‘Do not throw in fire or misuse, as a gas containing hydrogen and oxygen can be generated through the safety valve (explosion rik) 3.2 Chemical Nickel pated stl cans do not present chemical skin noemal use. In case of misuse (abusive over charge, reverse charge, extemal short cult.) and in case of default, same electrolyte can leak from thecal though the eafety ven In these cases refer tothe sk ofthe Alcaline hydroxides. The toni properties of the electrode materials are hazardous only fhe materials are 'eleased by mechanical damaging the cel ori exposed to fre, B. Environnemental hazards Metals used in a N-MH cell have tobe collected and recycled through spacialised ‘organisations (Ist on WNW rechargebsttares org}3. COMPOSITION ‘Weight percentage of basle materia: Single col wth stool conta Mais Se [Pas [omer % Iron__Fe__18=30_|Poianide_PAIPP 25-35 |Alcats WRU 18-37 Nickel N30 45[epDw. 005 ~ [Water — #20. a9 Rare Earth, Mi ALT= 15 __[Poyetnjens BE 02-04 | ycroajle OF. ait [cota Co 1-5 —[Pve. 02-07 Classification of dangerous substances contained into the calls. ‘SUBSTANCES: CLASSIFICATION Name INTEC | Symbol | —Latiar —[Tdanifosion | Specalvek | Safety Necas otsanger | Ct avis wreinec ‘@ ‘Wicket [028-002-007 | — Wr % Wout | Ratas 82, 22,36 7440-020, Ri Doi Ticket “028-0083 RWOHE | Kan] Gare eat] R20. 43, | SF Hydroyde | 0se4a-7 Hem |" 40. | $22.96, 2350088 Rsviss_| “60,81 Cabat s| CORE] —XRN | Hamat 22-4380 | S22437; Hydronde | 21041020 ‘coer 266-1654 Potassium | 019-002.00-8 | KOH | —G.Xi | Caress, | R352 |S 263759) Hysronae | "1510589 imant "| ‘Res? |° a. BEerey ‘Sodium [041-002-008 | NagH | ——C——| Caress | RES] S257 Hysonue | 4510732 “5 2151855 ition 3 TOR] 0 | concake | — Rs 263789 Hydrogde | 310-652 “ss 2r6te3.s (1) Nature of special isk Ra. R 20/20/22 R 20722, R22: R35: R 36097: Rao: Ras: Raz ‘Spontaneously flammable i air Harmful by inhalation, skin contactor if swatowed. Harmful by inhalation or ingestion. Harmful by ingestion. Causes serious burns. Sansising for eyes and respiratory system. Carcinogeniceffoct suspected, Possible risk of irreversible effect, May cause sonsiising by skin contact. May cause sensitsing by inhalation and skln contact,RSOIS2: Very toxic for aquatics organisms, possible harmful long tem effet on ‘aqueous environnement (2) Satety advice 82: eop outof roach of ciléren, ‘S718: keep the container close 322: Do notbreathe dust. S24: Avoid contact th skin 526: Incase of contact with eyes, rnge immediately with plenty of water and 80k medical advice S36: Wear suitable protection clothing S37: Wear suitable gloves. '$37/99: Wear suitable gloves and eyestace protection. S45: Incase of accident orf you fee! unwell, seek medical advice immadiataly. S60: Eliminate a a dangerous product Set: Avoid disposal in the environment. Consult the information about recyciing, 4- FIRST AID MEASURES In case of electrolyte solution spi el leakage) precautions must be taken to avoid any ‘contact of human tissues. If it accidentally happens folowing must be done: 4.1 Inhalation Fresh air. Rinse mouth and nose with water. Medical treatment. 42 Skin contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water. Medical treatment. 4.3 Eves contact Rinse immeciately with plonty of water curing at least 15-30 min immediate hospital treatment. Consult eye specials, 44 Ingestion Ifthe injured is fully conscous: plenty of dink, preferably milk, De nat induce vomiting, Immediate Hospital treatment. 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES 5.4 Extinguishing media Suitable: Class O-Dry chemical, sand, CO2, Not to be used : Water52 Special Coils can be overneatec by an extemal source or by intemal shorting and release ‘alcaline electrolyte mist orIquid. Electrolyte reacts with zinc, aluminum, tn and other active materials releasing flammable hydrogen gas. Incase of PVC sleeved products, the combustion releases chicrde gas. 5.3 Special protective equipment Use sacontained Breathing apparatus and ful e-ighting protective clthing, 6. SPILL, ‘The sealed Ni-MH cells when sleeved are safe in case of sling. Non-sleeved calls may generate short-circuit, causing release of alkaline electrolyte mist lorliquid. Electrolyte reacts with zinc aluminium, tn and other active malarial oleasing flammable hydrogen gas. 6.1 Individual protections and equipments: In such a case, use sel-contained breathing apparatus and protective cothing. 6.2: Envronnemental precautions: No urgency measure requeste, 6.3: cleaning Collect the cls for recycling, necessary use sawdust to absorb elecroyte leakages 7, HANDLING USAGE AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS In normal use colons, no safety rule Is spectied to handle the alls. Please apply ‘SAFT usage instructons, tis recommended to stare folowing SAFT specifications in order to neue longer Usage: +510 +25°C In a 65 + Si relative humic. EXPOSURE CONTROLSIPERSONAL PROTECTION Under normal condition of use and handling no special protection is required for sealed NEMH cells Protection equipments: tis recommended to wear gloves, orto remove rhgs and metalic objacs to avoid short-crcuting the eal9. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES 2.1 Appearance [Nickel plated steel cyndtcal cel, eventually sleeved, Dimensions and eelour according specification 9.2 Temperature range Usage recommenda between -40°C and ¥70°C, Risk of electrolyte leakage over 100°C 9.3 Specific eneray 380 80 WhiKg 9.4 Specific instant power Up to 1000 Wik during 1 second 9.5Mechanical resistance According mechanical tests in IEC 61951-2 standard 410 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY 404 Condiions NiMH cols are stable in storage. In case of storage in humid atmosphere, some rust may appear on the product. In case of storage ina charged stat, calls progressively loose their energy, generating eventually a progressive lamperature increase according the thermal nstiaion eficency ofthe packaging In case of exposure to temperature over 100°C a sk of release of saline electrolyte mist or iquid is created. A higher temperature (160°C) the plastics used can melt or ‘decompose (Polyamide gasket, rubber valve, PVC sloeve.) Incase of mechanical deterioration af the cals, active materials contained as powder ca be disporsad (Nickel. Cobalt Zinc, Meal hyde).lazardous. 1s Electrolyte solution s corrosive to all human tissues and wil reac violent with many ‘organic chemicals. Electrolyte solution reacts wit zinc, aluminium, tn and other materials reeasing flammable hydrogen gas. ‘11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ‘The sealed N-MH calls 9s a product are not presenting toxicological hazards. In case of can opening or destruction, the following substances can be released: ‘SUBSTANCES HAZARDS Name NrEC | -Symbar | —efocs Dust exposure ini | Carcinopenicly Ncas \rutagenctyie NEED. protorcty Ticket 028:002.00-7 | Wr oy Noa aos 7440-020 RI baits ‘Nickel | “028-008. Ri(OHE | COSOVoratiat|-ViVE 1000 ign |-Ossupatanal Hydroyde | tose 1600 mg Me: 2350088 Caba = | Co{ORI2| LD BNoralrat | VET TOO Tas 7 Hydronde | 21041020 795 mgikg we:r 2661654 ‘aang | 18.002-00-8 | KOH | LDSbioralfat | KON VME 2ngIn 7 Hydrogdes | rat0ses| Neon | "a6smgikg” | NOH VNE-2mgin® LOH Lot Vie: 25,99 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ‘The sealed NeMH cells as a product ae not presenting eootoxiclogical hazards. In case of product destruction oF opening, the substances desorbed in paragraph 11 can ‘come in contact af the environment. The metas content in a N-N batty, and specifically the cadmium, ate toxics for the environment. If not recycle, itmust be disposed of in accordance with all state and lecal regulations 18 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS 131 Incineration __Never incinerate NLM batter132 Langa Never dispose NiMH batteries as land, 133 sn Nickel Metal hydride batteries can be fully recyctable. They are submitted to the European community directive 91-157/CE . Saft recommends proper recycing ofthese batlenes whenever possible, ‘You may refer to the following web page fr further information and guidance so eo eu document 44 3343" 2609 24371 1442748 J 11.00 hua (1).Y0U can also contact Sa. (1) Tis page proves isto tere National Bate Assoitons and NatonlColetn & Rocetng Grgenisatons tet can prove you mh te atest Upaste on calecon& rosjeing I respecte Cini {44 TRANSPORT INFORMATION ‘Sealed NLM batteries with sleeve are considered as “ry battries" which transports ‘ot checked, They ae not submited to speciicransport obligations forland , martime {IMOG) o air (IATA) anspor, as they are protected against shores ‘Sealed NeMH batteries without sleeve are submited to ADR prescription under UNO ‘code 2800, except incase of qualified packaging use (IATA group 2 type) 15, REGULATORY INFORMATIONS ‘Nickel Mota! hydride batteros are submited tothe European community directive Ste SSTICE for recyeing Substances contained are submited to the REACH 05-1907/CE reguaton 16 OTHER INFORMATIONS Consult SAFT specifications and precautions of use fr optimized use