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Nickel-Cadmium Battery (Rechargeable, vented battery with alkaline electrolyte)

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Nickel-Cadmium Battery (Rechargeable, vented battery with alkaline electrolyte)
Product Form
vented battery
Synonyms
SBLE, SBL, SNL, SBM, SNM, SBH, SLM, SNH, SPL, SUN+, STL+, UP1M, UP1L, SCL-P, SCM, SCH, SCM-S, SCH-S and others plastic / steel cells

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
N/A

Manufacturers & Suppliers

S

SAFT S.A.

manufacturer

12 rue Sadi Carnot – 93170 BAGNOLET – France

+33 1 49 93 19 18

S

SAFT OSKARSHAMN

manufacturer

Jungnergatan – Box 709 SE-572 28 OSKARSHAMN – Sweden

+46 491 68 000

S

SAFT FERAK a.s.

manufacturer

Raskovice 247, 73 904 Pražmo

+420 558 426 111

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

GHS Pictograms

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

Hazard Statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed
H314 Causes severe burns

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type mixture
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Nickel oxyhydroxide --- 5 - 15% Yes
Cadmium EC: 231-152-8 7440-43-9 4 - 13% Yes
Potassium hydroxide EC: 215-181-3 1310-58-3 5 - 7% Yes
Potassium hydroxide EC: 215-181-3 1310-58-3 18 - 30% Yes
Lithium hydroxide EC: 215-183-4 1310-65-2 1 - 2.5% No
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

Fresh air. Rinse mouth and nose with water. Medical treatment.

Skin contact

Rinse immediately with plenty of water. Medical treatment.

Eye contact

Rinse immediately with plenty of water during at least 15-30 minutes. Immediate hospital treatment.

Ingestion

If the injured is fully conscious: Plenty of water to drink. Do not induce vomiting. Immediate send to hospital for treatment.

Immediate Medical Attention

Medical treatment required for inhalation, skin contact, eye contact, and ingestion.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Class D-Dry chemical and/or sand.

Unsuitable media

Do not use water.

Specific hazards

If overheated by an external source or by internal shorting the cell may give off potassium hydroxide mist and/or hydrogen gas. In fire situations fumes containing cadmium and nickel compounds may develop; danger of acute damage to health by inhalation of fumes.

Firefighter Protection

Use self-contained breathing apparatus and full fire-fighting protective clothing.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Flush electrolyte spillage with plenty of water. Beware risk of slipping.

Cleanup methods

Flush electrolyte spillage with plenty of water.

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Handle and store cells filled with electrolyte always with vents upwards.

Storage

Store in a dry place.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

When handling leaking cells or when emptying/filling cells with electrolyte, use protection gloves.

Eyes

When handling leaking cells or when emptying/filling cells with electrolyte, use eye protection glasses.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Avoid

temperatures over 85 °C, short-circuiting electrode connections, deformation/crushing of cells.

Incompatible

acidic electrolyte (e.g. lead/acid battery)

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

Treatment

collected separately from other waste and recycled

Disposal

Contact local Saft dealer for information. End-of-life management must be managed according to directive 2006/66/EC on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators and its transposition into each European Union's Member State national legislation.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
2795
Shipping Name
BATTERIES WET FILLED WITH ALKALI Electric storage
Transport Class
8
15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

Chemical Safety Assessment Not performed

EU: Product marking (see img-0.jpeg). US: Regulated marking includes the three pointed chasing arrows symbol, the abbreviation Ni-Cd, and the phrase BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What other names is Nickel-Cadmium Battery (Rechargeable, vented battery with alkaline electrolyte) known by?

Nickel-Cadmium Battery (Rechargeable, vented battery with alkaline electrolyte) is also known as: SBLE, SBL, SNL, SBM, SNM, SBH, SLM, SNH, SPL, SUN+, STL+, UP1M, UP1L, SCL-P, SCM, SCH, SCM-S, SCH-S and others plastic / steel cells

What is the hazard signal word for Nickel-Cadmium Battery (Rechargeable, vented battery with alkaline electrolyte)?

The signal word is danger.

What are the hazard statements for Nickel-Cadmium Battery (Rechargeable, vented battery with alkaline electrolyte)?

This substance has 2 hazard statements:

  • H302: Harmful if swallowed
  • H314: Causes severe burns