SAFETY DATA SHEET SECONDARY NICKEL-CADMIUM SEALED CELLS th Revision C on June 16 , 2008: compliance with EEC regulation 1907/2006 (REACH) The information contained within is provided as a service to our customers and for their information only. The information and recommendations set forth herein are made in good faith and are believed to be accurate at the date compiled. Saft makes no warranty expressed or implied. 1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION 1.1 Product Sealed secondary (or rechargeable) Cells Trade name and model: SAFT, V according model. IEC designation: KR according international standard IEC 61951-1 Electrochemical system: Nickel/Cadmium, alkaline electrolyte Positive electrode: Nickel hydroxide Negative electrode: Cadmium hydroxide Electrolyte: Potassium, Sodium and Lithium hydroxide in water solution. Nominal voltage: 1.2Volts 1.2 Usage These sealed secondary (or rechargeable) Cells are being used in batteries for energy supply of electrical systems, in applications such as emergency lighting units or portable systems. 1.3 Supplier Head quarters : Name: SAFT Address: 12 rue Sadi Carnot 93170 BAGNOLET Tel/Fax: +33 (0)1 49 93 19 18 / +33 (0)1 49 93 19 50 Saft Rechargeable Battery Systems Ni-Cd Safety Data Sheet Revision C, june 16, 2008 Page 1 of 9 Plant: Name: SAFT- Nersac Address: Zone Industrielle 16440 NERSAC - FRANCE Tel/Fax: +33 (0)5 45 90 50 26 / +33 (0)5 45 90 57 06 1.4 Contact in case of emergency Emergency contact: Tel +33 (0)1 49 93 19 18 Internet: www.saftbatteries.com section contact 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION A- Human hazards A sealed Nickel-Cadmium cell is not hazardous in normal use. 2.1 Physical Nickel plated steel cans do not present any risk if cells are used for its intended purpose and according to valid directions for use. Do not throw in fire or misuse, as a gas containing hydrogen and oxygen can be generated through the safety valve ( explosion risk). 3.2 Chemical Nickel plated steel cans do not present chemical risk in normal use. In case of misuse (abusive over charge, reverse charge, external short circuit) and in case of default, some electrolyte can leak from the cell through the safety vent. In these cases refer to the risk of the Alcaline hydroxides. The toxic properties of the electrode materials are hazardous only if the materials are released by mechanical damaging the cell or if exposed to fire. B- Environnemental hazards Metals used in a Ni-Cd cell, and specifically the cadmium, have to be collected and recycled through specialised organisations ( list on WWW.rechargebatteries.org). Saft Rechargeable Battery Systems Ni-Cd Safety Data Sheet Revision C, june 16, 2008 Page 2 of 9