Product ID:NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY, VENTED BB 664/A
MSDS Date:08/03/1993
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-307-1326
MSDS Number: BSBBV

SAFT AMERICA INC POWER SOURCES DIV

711 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
VALDOSTA, GA 31603
US

Emergency Phone: 912-247-2331

Info Phone: 912-247-2331

Preparer: CECOM SAFETY OFFICE

Cage: 09052

SAFT AMERICA INC.

1886 VALDOSTA, GA 31602 US

Telephone: 912-247-2331

Cage: 09052

CADMIUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-43-9

RTECS: EU9800000

Fraction By Weight: 14-15%

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1027

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/M3 DUST;9394

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

CADMIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 21041-95-2

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3 (CD FUME)

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3 (CD FUME)

NICKEL (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: 26%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9293

NICKEL HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 12054-48-7

RTECS: QR7040000

OSHA PEL 1 MG NI/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG NI/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III) 30% SOLUTION

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 6.5%

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INTACT BATTERIES PRESENT NO SPECIFIC
HAZARDS. BURNING BATTERIES MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES. LEAKING
BATTERIES LEAK CORROSIVE MATERIAL IRRITATING TO SKIN, EYES AND
MUCOUS MEMBRANES
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CD, NI, ARE NTP SUSPECT CARCINOGENS. CD
IS IARC CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:ELECTROLYTE EXPOSURE TO SKIN/EYES WILL CAUSE
SEVERE IRRITATION. INHALATION OF FUMES MAY CAUSE SEVERE
RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY ALIMENTS- W/BURNING
BATTERIES SKIN CONDITIONS- W/ LEAKING BATTERIES

First Aid:IF BATTERY CONTENTS COME IN CONTACT WITH THE BODY WASH
AFFECTED AREA FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES WITH CLEAN WATER.DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO NEUTRALIZE. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION PROMPTLY.

Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE OR DRY CHEMICAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER,
10-B:C
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE SELF CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS. BATTERY/CELLS MAY RELEASE TOXIC FUMES, IF
SUBJECT TO FIRE/EXTREME HEAT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STRONG OXIDERIZERS (E.G.,ACIDS) AND FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES (PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE
HANDLING & USE) AVOID SKIN OR EYE CONTACT. USE NON FLAMMABLE
ABSORBENT MATERIAL FOR CLEAN-UP. COORDINATE WITH INSTALLATION
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL OFFIC ES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT ABUSE OR SHORT CIRCUIT. STORE
COOL, DRY AND IN A WELL VENT AREA. SEPARATE FROM OTHER HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS. AREA APPROVED BY LOCAL FIRE DEPARTM
Other Precautions:DO NOT INVERT BATTERY OR CAUSE TO SPILL. RECHARGE
IAW METHODS SPECIFIED IN APPLICIABLE TECHNICAL MANUAL. DO NOT
OVERCHARGE.

Respiratory Protection:IF BATTERIES ARE BURNING USE SCBA
Ventilation:CONTACT LOCAL SAFETY/INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE OFFICE TO DETERMINE
IF LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION IS NEEDED
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:CHEMICAL RESISTANT APRON
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID SKIN EYE CONTACT WITH ELECTROLYTE. DO NOT
EAT OR SMOKE IN BATTERY SERVICE AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CONTRACT # ???? THIS MSDS WAS CODED FROM A CECOM MATERIAL SAFETY DATA
SHEET NOT THE MANUFACTUERS. CECOM SAFETY OFFICE, FT MONMOUTH, NJ
07703-5024 AUTOVON 995-3112.

pH:UNK
Appearance and Odor:NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY,VENTED
Percent Volatiles by Volume:UNK
Corrosion Rate:UNK

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS (E.G., ACIDS). STORE SEPARATELY FROM OTHER
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Stability Condition to Avoid:FIRE AND EXTREME HEAT. DO NOT SHORT
CIRCUIT OR OVERCHARGE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN EXPOSED TO FIRE OR EXTREME HEAT,
BATTERIES MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. COORDINATE WITH
SUPPORTING INSTALLATION AND/OR MACOM ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICE PRIOR TO
DISPOSAL

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