VARTA Rechargeable NiMH Batteries

Fresh air. Seek for medical assistance.

Remove solid particles immediately. Flush affected areas with plenty of water (at least 15 min). Remove contaminated cloth immediately. Seek for medical assistance.

Flush the eye gently with plenty of water (at least 15 min). Seek for medical assistance.

Drink plenty of water. Avoid vomiting. Seek for medical assistance. No trials for neutralization.

Use foam, dry powder or dry sand, as appropriate

Water and carbon dioxide (CO₂) are only applicable for incipient fire.

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

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

If cell casing is dismantled, small amounts of electrolyte may leak. Pack the cell or its remains including ingredients as described above.

Avoid leached substances to get into the earth, canalization or waters.

Then clean with water.

Materials: water

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 preferably at room temperature (approx. 20 °C). Avoid large temperature changes. Do not store close to heating devices. Avoid direct sunlight. At higher temperature the electrical performance may be reduced. Storage of unpacked batteries can cause short circuit and heat generation.

A fire alarm is recommended.

When heated above 100 °C the risk of rupture occurs. Due to special safety construction, rupture implies controlled release of pressure without ignition.

heated above 100 °C

Storage of batteries in original packaging, Coverage of the terminals, Embedding in dry sand

In the European Union, manufacturing, handling and disposal of batteries is regulated on the basis of the Regulation (EU) 2023/1542. In the USA, batteries are classified as non-hazardous waste and are safe for disposal in the normal municipal waste stream. They are accepted for recycling by Call2Recycle, Inc.

nickel-metal hydride cells or batteries shall be securely packed and protected from short circuit. They are not subject to other provisions of this Code provided that they are loaded in a cargo transport unit in a total quantity of less than 100 kg gross mass. When loaded in a cargo transport unit in a total quantity of 100 kg gross mass or more, they are not subject to other provisions of this Code except those of 5.4.1, 5.4.3 and column (16) of the dangerous goods list in Chapter 3.2.

Special Provision A199: 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; and (b) unintentional activation.