Name of Product
Prismatic Nickel Metal-hydride Battery (module)
Model name
EV-MP6R5R02 (GEN II)
Company name
Panasonic EV Energy Co., Ltd.
Address
555,Sakaijyuku,Kosai-City, Shizuoka, 431-0452 Japan
Division
Engineering Department
Telephone/ Fax
+81-53-577-3112 / +81-53-577-3114
Issue date / Revised date
Issue date Oct 31st, 2003
Issue number
p0054
Substance
Nickel Hydroxide
(1) Positive
CAS No.
12054-48-7
Substance
Hydrogen storage alloy
(2) Negative
CAS No
Not specified
Substance
Alkaline solution
(3) Electrolyte
Potassium hydroxide (Substance in alkaline solution)
CAS No.
1310-58-3
(1) Class Name
Not applicable.
(2) Hazard
No hazard in-normal situations.
However, heat generation and/or alkaline electrolyte leakage may occur in
the event of positive/negative terminal short circuiting by metallic or highly
conductive objects.
(3) Toxicity
No toxicity in-normal situations.
In the event of a burning battery pack, there is a possibility that an alkaline
mixed gas may be emitted, which may in turn irritate eyes, nose,
and/or throat.
If the battery is stored for very long time periods, electrolyte and/or metal
materials may leak and result in surface soil pollution.
(1) Eye contact
Contact may cause corneal injury and blindness.
Wash eyes with large amounts of running water for at least 15 minutes.
Seek medical treatment immediately.
If appropriate actions are not taken, eye disorders may result.
(2) Skin contact
Wash the contact area with plenty of water and seek medical
treatment immediately.
Clothing, shoes, and socks, etc. which have come into contact with
alkaline electrolyte should be taken off immediately.
If appropriate actions are not taken, skin inflammation may occur.
(3) Inhalation
Move the exposed person to fresh air area immediately.
Cover up the affected person with a blanket.
Seek medical treatment immediately.
(4) Swallowing
Do not induce vomiting.
Seek medical treatment immediately.
2. Substance Identification (Main substances of Prismatic Nickel Metal-hydride Battery [module])
1. Product and Company Identification
PRODUCT SAFETY DATA SHEET
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3. Hazardous and Toxicity Class
4. First Aid Measures
In the event of alkaline electrolyte and/or alkaline mixed gas leakage.
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