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Product Name: Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Trade Name: PowerQuick Nominal Voltage: 36V Chemical System: Nickel/Metal Hydride Designated for Recharge: Yes
IMPORTANT NOTE: The product is a manufactured article as described in 29 CFR 1910.1200. The battery cell is contained in a hermetically-sealed case designed to withstand temperatures and pressures encountered during normal use. As a result, during normal use, hazardous materials are fully contained inside the battery cell. These cells are further contained within a sealed battery pack. Neither the battery pack nor cells should be opened or exposed to heat because exposure to the following ingredients contained within could be harmful under some circumstances. The following information is provided for the user's information only.
Notes: 1. Concentrations vary depending on the state of charge or discharge. 2. TWA is the time weighted average concentration over an 8-hour period.
Flash Point: NA Lower Explosive Limit: NA Upper Explosive Limit: NA Extinguishing Media: Any class of extinguishing medium may be used on the batteries or their packing material.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Exposure to temperatures of above 212°F can cause venting of the liquid electrolyte. Internal shorting could also cause venting of the electrolyte. There is potential for exposure to iron, nickel, cobalt, rare earth metals (cerium, lanthanum neodymium, and praseodymium), manganese, and aluminum fumes during fire; use self-contained breathing apparatus.
Threshold Limit Values: See Section II
Effects of a Single (Acute) Overexposure:
Inhalation: During normal use inhalation is an unlikely route of exposure due to containment of hazardous materials within the battery case. However, should the batteries be exposed to extreme heat or pressures causing a breach in the battery cell case, exposure to the constituents may occur. Inhalation of cobalt dusts may result in pulmonary conditions.
Ingestion: If the battery case is breached in the digestive tract, the electrolyte may cause localized burns.
Skin Absorption: There is no evidence of adverse effects from available data.
Skin Contact: Exposure to the electrolyte contained inside the battery may result in chemical burns.
Exposure to nickel may cause dermatitis in some sensitive individuals.
Eye Contact: Exposure to the electrolyte contained inside the battery may result in severe irritation and chemical burns.
Carcinogenicity: Nickel has been identified by the National Toxicology Program (NTP) as reasonably anticipated to be a carcinogen. Cobalt has been identified by IARC as a 2B carcinogen.
Other Effects of Repeated (Chronic) Exposure: Chronic overexposure to nickel may result in cancer; dermal contact may result in dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure: A knowledge of the available toxicology information and of the physical and chemical properties of the material suggests that overexposure in unlikely to aggravate existing medical conditions.
Emergency and First Aid Procedures: Swallowing: Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.
Skin: If the internal cell material of an opened battery cell comes into contact with the skin, immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes.
Inhalation: If potential for exposure to fumes or dusts occurs, remove immediately to fresh air and seek medical attention.
Eyes: If the contents from an opened battery come into contact with the eyes, immediately flush eyes with water continuously for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention.
The batteries are stable under normal operating conditions.
Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Hazardous decomposition products: oxides of nickel, cobalt, manganese, lanthanum, and cerium.
Conditions to avoid: heat, open flames, sparks, and moisture.
Potential incompatibilities (i.e., materials to avoid contact with): The battery cells are encased in a non-reactive container; however, if the container is breached, avoid contact of internal battery components with acids, aldehydes, and carbamate compounds.
Spill and leaks are unlikely because cells are contained in an hermetically-sealed case. If the battery case is breached, don protective clothing that is impervious to caustic materials and absorb or pack spill residues in inert material. Dispose in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations.
Ventilation Requirements: Not required under normal use.
Respiratory Protection: Not required under normal use.
Eye Protection: Not required under normal use.
Gloves: Not required under normal use.
Storage: Store in a cool place, but prevent condensation on cell or battery terminals. Elevated temperatures may result in reduced battery life. Optimum storage temperatures are between -31°F and 95°F.
Handling: Batteries packaged in bulk containers should not be shaken or dropped. They should also not be placed in standing water.
Charging: This battery is designed for recharging. A loss of voltage and capacity of batteries due to self-discharge during prolonged storage is unavoidable -- charge battery before use. Observe the specified charge rate since higher rates can cause a rise in internal gas pressure which may result in damaging heat generation or cell rupture and/or venting. Use only the charger provided by PowerQuick, Inc. T charge these battery Packs.
CAUTION: Do not dispose in fire, mix with other battery types, charge above specified rate, connect improperly, or short circuit, which may result in overheating, explosion or leakage of cell contents.
POWERQUICK encourages battery recycling. In accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency Rechargeable Battery Management Act, 42 U.S.C 14301-14336 (“Battery Act”) rechargeable batteries must be disposed of by recycling. To locate a recycling facility in your area, go to the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a nonprofit organization which manages the Charge up to Recycle! Program at: http://www.rbrc.org/consumer/uslocate.html; or call them at: 1-800-8-BATTERY.
DO NOT INCINERATE or subject battery cells to temperatures in excess of 212°F. Such treatment can cause cell rupture.
POWERQUICK, INC. sealed Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are considered to be "dry cell" batteries and are not subject to dangerous goods regulation for the purpose of transportation by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the International Air Transport Association (IATA) or the International Maritime Dangerous Goods regulations (IMDG).
The only DOT requirement for shipping Nickel Metal Hydride batteries is Special Provision 130 which states: "Batteries, dry are not subject to the requirements of this subchapter only when they are offered for transportation in a manner that prevents the dangerous evolution of heat (for example, by the effective insulation of exposed terminals)." IATA requires that batteries being transported by air must be protected from short-circuiting and movement that could lead to short-circuiting. PowerQuick batteries are assembled and insulated so as to prevent short circuiting during transport.
Note: The information and recommendations set forth are made in good faith and believed to be accurate as of the date of preparation. |
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