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Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash point: NA Lower 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 evaporation of the liquid content of
the potassium hydroxide electrolyte resulting in the rupture of the cell. Potential for exposure to cadmium fumes during fire;
use self-contained breathing apparatus.
Section V - Health Hazard Data
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, cadmium dusts and fumes may be emitted. Inhalation of cadmium dusts or fumes may cause
throat dryness, respiratory irritation, headache, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, extreme restlessness and irritability,
pneumonitis, and bronchopneumonia. In the case of high concentration exposures (e.g., above 1 to 5 mg/m
an eight hour period) death may occur within several days after the exposure.
Ingestion:
If the battery case is breached in the digestive tract, the electrolyte may cause localized burns. Ingestion of
cadmium compounds may result in increased salivation, choking, nausea, persistent vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal
pain, anemia, tenesmus, and kidney dysfunction.
Skin Absorption:
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:
Cadmium and nickel have been identified by the National Toxicology Program (NTP) as reasonably anticipated to be
carcinogens. U.S. EPA classified cadmium as a "B1" probable human carcinogen. The International Agency for
Research on Cancer (IARC) recommended that cadmium be listed as a "2A" probable human carcinogen, and the
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) has proposed listing cadmium as an A2
carcinogen.
The information and recommendations set forth are made in good faith and believed to be accurate as of the date of
preparation. SANYO ENERGY CORP. makes no warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to this information and
disclaims all liabilities from reliance on it.
Appendix B Material Safety Data Sheets
Upper Explosive Limit: NA
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