BSBBC - PB12270, SEALED NICAD BATTERY

Product Identification

Product ID:PB12270, SEALED NICAD BATTERY
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-240-5892
MSDS Number: BSBBC

Responsible Party
GOULD INC BURGESS DIV (REPLACED BY BURGESS INC,IL)
ST. PAUL, MN
US

Emergency Phone: 800-424-3900

Info Phone: MFR OUT OF BUS,CALL DGSC-SSH

Preparer: DGSC-SSH 804-279-4371

Cage: 52431

Contractor
GOULD INC BURGESS DIV (REPLACED BY BURGESS INC,IL)
ST. PAUL, MN US

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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