BKBZH - BATTERY STORAGE

Product Identification

Product ID:BATTERY STORAGE
MSDS Date:10/21/1986
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-072-3124
MSDS Number: BKBZH

Responsible Party
SAFT AMERICA INC PORTABLE BATTERY DIVISION
711 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
VALDOSTA, GA 31601
US

Emergency Phone: 912-247-2331

Preparer: WILLIAM

Cage: 67237

Contractor
SAFT AMERICA INC PORTABLE BATTERY DIVISION
1886 VALDOSTA, GA 31601 US

Telephone: 912-247-2331

Cage: 67237

Ingredients

CADMIUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-43-9

RTECS: EU9800000

Fraction By Weight: 14.63%

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: 26.07%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192


POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 6.5%

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE AND CHRONIC-NI, NI(OH)2 -
SUSPECTED CARCINOGENS. CD, CD(OH)2 - RENAL FAILURE, RESPIRATORY
PROBLEMS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:DATA PER MSDS
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS SECTION.

First Aid

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.WASH THOROUGHLY WITH LARGE VOLUMES OF
WATER.INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH
PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN.SKIN:REMOVE
CONTAMINATE D CLOTHING.WASH WITH PLENTY OF WATER.INGESTION:SEE A
DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. COOL
FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CDO FUMES/VAPORS/DUST

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:FOLLOW HAZARDOUS WASTE CLEAN-UP PROCEDURES.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,WELL VENTILATED
AREA.DO NOT BREAK OPEN BATTERY CASE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT INCINERATE.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR AS REQUIRED
IF ABOVE PEL/TLV OR SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, NITRILE, OR NATURAL RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES WITH OPTIONAL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER,WORK
CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR
FOOTWEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

HCC:B1

Stability

Hazardous Decomposition Products:CADMIUM OXIDE FUMES/VAPORS/DUST

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:SEND TO A CERTIFIED HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL
SITE. CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES.DISPOSAL MUST BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

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