Product ID:V60RT,RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
MSDS Date:01/28/1992
FSC:6135
NIIN:01-337-9316
MSDS Number: BNCNP

CRAGG RECHARGER, D.C.BATTERY PRODUCTS DIV

1433 ENERGY PARK DRIVE
SAINT PAUL, MN 55108
US

Emergency Phone: 612-646-7478

Info Phone: 612-646-7478

Cage: 66946

CRAGG RECHARGER, D.C.BATTERY PRODUCTS DIV

MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55406-1219 US

Telephone: 612-646-7478

Cage: 66946

NICKEL HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 12054-48-7

RTECS: QR7040000

Fraction By Weight: 10%

OSHA PEL 1 MG NI/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG NI/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

CADMIUM HYDROXIDE

Fraction By Weight: 15-25%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3 (CD FUME)

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3 (CD DUST)

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 6-11%

OSHA PEL C 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

STEEL

Fraction By Weight: 35-50%

NICKEL (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: 15-20%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192

PLASTIC

Fraction By Weight: 2%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NONE KNOWN OR EXPECTED UNDER NORMAL
USE CONDITIONS. MANUFACTURER STATES THAT PRODUCT IS A SEALED BUTTON
CELL TYPE BATTERY AND THAT THERE IS NO CHEMICAL HAZARD AS LONG AS
THE CELLS REMAIN IN SEALED CON DITION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:BASED ON BATTERY CONTENTS. CD AND NI ARE
CONSIDERED POTENTIAL CARCINOGENS BY NTP AND IARC.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:IF SWALLOWED, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CADIUM AND NICKLE FUMES MAY BE EVOLVED IN
FIRE SITUATION.

Spill Release Procedures:IF BATTERY CONTENTS ARE RELEASED, DO NOT TOUCH
SPILLED MATERIAL. TAKE UP WITH SAND OR OTHER ABSORBENT AND PLACE IN
SUITABLE CONTAINER FO DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL DRY PLACE. AVOID
CONDITIONS THAT MAY CAUSE SHORT-CIRCULATING, MAY CAUSE BURNS.
PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT SOLDER THE BATTERY DIRECTLY. KEEP OUT OF REACH
OF CHILDREN. RESTRICT CHARGING CURRENT AND TIME TO THE RECOMMENDED
VALUE. OBSERVE CHARGING TEMP.; RECOMMENDED: 0-65C. PROVIDE
SUFFICIENT SPACE FOR BATTERY EXPANSION IN CASE OF ABUSE.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE.
MANUFACTURER STATES THAT PRODUCT IS A SEALED BUTTON CELL TYPE
BATTERY AND THAT THERE IS NO CHEMICAL HAZARD AS LONG AS THE CELLS
REMAIN IN SEALED CONDITION .
Ventilation:NONE REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE.
Protective Gloves:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL USE CONDITIONS
Eye Protection:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL USE CONDITIONS
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING WASTE MATERIALS AND BEFORE
EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EITHER BATTERY COMPARTMENT OR BATTERY CONNECTOR SHOULD HAVE A DESIGN
THAT MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO PLACE THE BATTERY IN REVERSE POLARITY.
EQUIPMENT INTENDED FOR CHILDREN SHOULD HAVE TAMPER-PROOF BATTERY
COMPARTMENT. BATTERIES OF DIFFERERENT ELECTROCHEMICAL SYSTEMS,
GRADES, OR BRANDS SHOULD NOT BE MIXED.

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO HUMID
CONDITIONS OR EXCESSIVE HEAT. SHORT CIRCUITING OF TERMINALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF CARBON AND METALIC OXIDES
UPON BURNING.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF BATTERY/WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. DO NOT INCINERATE OR MUTALATE
BATTERY.

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