BHCNT - 2A02-5

Product Identification

Product ID:2A02-5
MSDS Date:07/14/1990
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-827-8024
MSDS Number: BHCNT

Responsible Party
EAGLE-PICHER INDUSTRIES,INC.
3820-SOUTH HANCOCK EXPRESSWAY
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80911
US

Emergency Phone: 719-392-4266

Info Phone: 719-392-4266

Cage: 50120

Contractor
EAGLE-PICHER TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
5234 COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80911-1231 US

Telephone: 719-392-4266

Cage: 50120

Ingredients

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 9.5%

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS


CADMIUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-43-9

RTECS: EU9800000

Fraction By Weight: 12.0%

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1027

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/M3 DUST;9394

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS


NICKEL (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: 17.5%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192


COBALT (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-48-4

RTECS: GF8750000

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3;AS CO

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3;DUST 9293


WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: BALANCE

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF
EYES,SKIN,RESPIRATORY OR G,I.TRACT;REDNESS OR BURNS OF EYES ARE
POSSIBLE,CORROSIVE TO ALL BODY TISSUES;NAUSEA,VOMITTING OR
DIARRHEA.CHRONIC:NO DATA AVAILABLE
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:DATA PER MGF MSDS.CADMIUM AND NICKEL ARE
LISTED AS CARCINOGEN.NO HAZARDS UNDER NORMAL USE.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
WORSEN.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES AND SKIN:FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER FOR ABOUT
15-20 MINUTES;SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.INHALATION:REMOVE
TO FRESH AIR,CALL A PHYSICIAN.INGESTION:SEEK MEDICAL IMMEDIATELY.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE SUITABLE MEDIA FOR SURROUNDING FIRES.NICKEL AND
CADMIUM FUMES MAY BE RELEASED AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES.
Fire Fighting Procedures:TOXIC FUMES AT HIGH TEMPERATURES(CADMIUM AT
500F AND NICKEL AT 2500F)USE SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:TOXIC FUMES AT ELEVATED
TEMPERATURES,CADMIUM AT 500F AND NICKEL AT 2500F.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;USE SUITABLE
INERT ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND COLLECT FOR PROPER DISPOSAL IN AN
APPROVED CONTAINER.NEUTRALIZE IF APPLICABLE.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
AREA.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.
Other Precautions:AVOID EYES AND SKIN CONTACT.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NORMALLY NOT REQUIRED;USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
RESPIRATOR FOR VAPORS/MIST IF ABOVE PEL/TLV OR SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED
AREA.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHINGS.EYE-WASH
FACILITIES,SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
VAPORS/MIST.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE;DO NOT EAT,DRINK,SMOKE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:1409F,765C
Spec Gravity:8.6
Appearance and Odor:BACK METALIC,NO ODOR

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT SPECIFIED

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES;DISPOSAL MUST BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.DO NOT
INCINERATE,TOXIC FUMES OF CADMIUM AND NICKEL.

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