Product ID:NICKEL-CADMIUM-BATTERY
MSDS Date:11/20/1986
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-144-9506
MSDS Number: BNBTT

SAFT AMERICA INC. POWER SOURCES DIV.

711 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
VALDOSTA, GA 31603
US

Emergency Phone: 912-247-2331

Info Phone: 912-247-2331

Cage: 09052

SAFT AMERICA INC.

1886 VALDOSTA, GA 31602 US

Telephone: 912-247-2331

Cage: 09052

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III) OR SODIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 2 - 4%

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) & CADMIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 7440-43-9

RTECS: EU9800000

Fraction By Weight: 13 - 16%

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) & NICKEL HYDROXIDE

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: 20 - 30%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192

COBALT HYDROXIDE

CAS: 1307-86-4

RTECS: GG0904000

Fraction By Weight: 0.5 - 1%

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/M3(COBALT)

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-IF THE BATTERY IS BROKEN OR
LEAKING, THE ELECTROLYTE KOH OR NAOH BURNS CONTACTED TISSUE.
CHRONIC-NI CAN POSSIBLY CAUSES CONTACT DERMATITIS. CD POSSIBLY
CAUSES LUNG OR KIDNEY DAMAGE. NI MAY CAUSE LUNG DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS CADMIUM
Effects of Overexposure:IF THE BATTERY IS BROKEN OR LEAKING, THE
ELECTROLYTE KOH OR NAOH BURNS CONTACTED TISSUE. NI CAN POSSIBLY
CAUSES CONTACT DERMATITIS. CD POSSIBLY CAUSES LUNG OR KIDNEY
DAMAGE. NI MAY CAUSE LUNG DAMAGE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING SKIN DISORDERS MAY BE
MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THIS MATERIAL.

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS
PERSIST.EYE/SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES,IF CONTACTED WITH ELECTROLYTES.HOLD EYELIDS
OPEN.INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.ORAL:CALL A PHYSICI AN
IMMEDIATELY.

Extinguishing Media:USE SAND TO SMOTHER THE FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF INCINERATED, USE NIOSH-APPROVED SELF
CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:TOXIC CADMIUM OXIDE FUMES MAY BE RELEASED
DURING BURNING.

Spill Release Procedures:FLUSH ELECTROLYTE SPILLS WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:WEAK ACID

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREAK OPEN BATTERY CELL. DO NOT
INCINERATE OR MUTILATE. DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT, MAY CAUSE BURNS.
Other Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING THIS MATERIAL;
ELECTROLYTE IS CAUSTIC. DO NOT ALLOW EYE OR SKIN CONTACT.

Respiratory Protection:USUALLY NONE
Ventilation:NORMAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER,PVC.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE BATH
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR
FOOTWEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:B1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE (KOH/NAOH)
Appearance and Odor:BATTERY CELL IS A SEALED CYLINDRICAL CONTAINER
CONTAINING ELECTRODE+ELECTROLYTE

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:FIRE, EXCESSIVE HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES MAY BE RELEASED IF
INCINERATED.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF THIS MATERIAL ACCORDING TO LOCAL,
STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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