BSBBC - PB12270, SEALED NICAD BATTERY
- MSDS: BSBBC
- Manufacturer: GOULD INC BURGESS DIV (REPLACED BY BURGESS INC IL)
- Product Name: PB12270, SEALED NICAD BATTERY
- National Stock Number: 6140-01-240-5892
Product Identification
Product ID:PB12270, SEALED NICAD BATTERY
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-240-5892
MSDS Number: BSBBC
Responsible Party
US
Emergency Phone: 800-424-3900
Info Phone: MFR OUT OF BUS,CALL DGSC-SSH
Preparer: DGSC-SSH 804-279-4371
Cage: 52431
Contractor
Telephone: 800-424-3900
Cage: 52431
Ingredients
CADMIUM AND CADMIUM HYDROXIDE
OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3 AS CD FUME
ACGIH TLV: .05 MG/M3 ASCD FUME
NICKEL AND NICKEL HYDROXIDE (SARA III)
OSHA PEL 0.1 MG NI/M3
ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG NI/M3; 9192
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)
CAS: 1310-58-3
RTECS: TT2100000
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:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SEALED BTTERIES ARE NON-HAZARDOUS.
OVEREXPOSURE CAN OCCUR IF BATTERIES ARE BROKEN/RUPTURED:
EYES/SKIN:CAN CAUSE BURNS AND PERMANENT INJURY DUE TO CAUSTIC
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE. CADMIUM AND NICKEL AND TH EIR COMPOUNDS CAN
CAUSE CHRONIC HEALTH PROBLEMS SUCH AS CANCER, RENAL FAILURE AND
RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CADMIUM AND NICKEL ARE LISTED BY NTP AND
IARC ARE CARCINOGEN, CADMIUM IS REGULATED BY OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE AND SKIN BURNS FROM POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE.
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISORDERS AND CANCERS FROM LONG TERM EFFECTS
OF HEAVY METAL POISONING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH SKIN AND RESPIRATORY
DISORDERS MAY BE AT INCRESED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.
First Aid
First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. EYE CONTACT:FLUSH WITH WATER
FOR 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL HELP. SKIN CONTACT:WASH WITH SOAP AND
WATER. INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING, DRINK 1-2 GLASSES OF
WATER. GET MEDICAL HELP IMMEDIATELY.
Fire Fighting
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL AS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDINGS.
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:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS. BATTERIES CAN EXPLODE
IF EXPOSED TO EXCESS HEAT.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:WEAR GLOVES, PICK UP RUPTURED BATTERIES, WRAP
THEM UP IN PLASTIC BAGS AND OR SAVE IN DISPOSAL DRUMS. NEUTRALIZE
RESIDUE AND FLUSH WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:5% ACETIC ACID OR VINEGAR
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN A DRY
PLACE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT OVERCHARGE BATTERIES. KEEP AWAY FROM OPEN
FLAMES.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:NO SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, RUBBER OR LATEX NITRILE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER OR PLASTIC GARMENTS WHEN HANDLING
RUPTURED BATTERIES..
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID EYE/SKIN CONTACT WITH LEAKING BATTERIES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MFR IS OUT OF BUSINESS AND IS UNLISTED. INFORMATION PRESENTED HEREIN IS
ACCURATE AND RELIABLE TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF BUT
IS NOT GUARANTEED TO BE SO. IT IS THE USER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO
TAKE ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AS MAY BE NECESSARY. WE HEREBY DISCLAIM
ALL LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO IT'S USE.
Chemical Properties
HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:BATTERY, 12 V, 6 CELLS.
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID DIRECT CONTACT OF CELL WITH METAL OBJECTS TO PREVENT SHORT
CIRCUITS UNTIL READY TO USE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER SOURCES
OF IGNITION, CONTACT OF CELL WITH ANYTHING METALLIC, OVERCHRGING.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:BATTERY MAY EMIT HAZARDOUS VAPORS OF
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE AND CADMIUM AND NICKEL AND THEIR COMPOUNDS WHEN
HEATED.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:SEND BATTERIES FOR RECYLING OR DISPOSE OF IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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