BSCYL - BATTERY,STORAGE P/N 29717

  • MSDS: BSCYL
  • Manufacturer: MARATHON POWER TECHNOLOGIES
  • Product Name: BATTERY,STORAGE P/N 29717
  • National Stock Number: 6140-01-046-1116
Product Identification

Product ID:BATTERY,STORAGE P/N 29717
MSDS Date:12/09/1992
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-046-1116
MSDS Number: BSCYL

Responsible Party
MARATHON POWER TECHNOLOGIES
8301 IMPERIAL DRIVE
WACO, TX 76714-8233
US

Emergency Phone: 817-776-0650,800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 817-776-0650

Preparer: B. MULLEE

Cage: 74025

Contractor
MARATHON POWER TECHNOLOGIES CO
WACO, TX 76712-6588 US

Telephone: 254-741-5405

Cage: 74025

Ingredients

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS


CADMIUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-43-9

RTECS: EU9800000

OSHA PEL 0.1MG/M3FUME;0.2DUST

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3 DUST;9293

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 9293


NICKEL (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9293


NICKEL HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 12054-48-7

RTECS: QR7040000

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG NI/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG NI/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 225 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION, CORROSIVE. MAY
CAUSE SKIN SENSITIVITY AND ALLERGIC RASHES. INHALATION: HARMFUL OR
FATAL. CORROSIVE TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES. MAY CAUSE HEADACHE, NAUSEA,
DIZZINESS, LUNG INJURY, KIDNE Y DISEASE. INGESTION: CORROSIVE TO
MOUTH, THROAT, STOMACH TISSUES. MAY CAUSE NAUSEA,
VOMITING,DIARRHEA,ABDOMINAL CRAMPS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS NICKEL WHICH IS LISTED BY NTP
AND IARC AND CADMIUM LISTED BY NTP AND IARC AND REGULATED BY OSHA
AS CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION, BURNS, SKIN RASH,
ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION. INHALATION: UPPER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
IRRITATION, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS, LUNG INJURY, KIDNEY
DISEASE, DEATH. INGESTION: MOUTH, THR OAT, AND STOMACH TISSUE
IRRITATION AND CORROSION. NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIARRHEA, AND ABDOMINAL
CRAMPS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSON WITH PRE-EXISTING DISEASE
INVOLVING THE EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY TRACT, KIDNEYS MAY BE AT
INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE TO THE INGREDIENTS IN THIS BATTERY..

First Aid

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH AREA WITH LARGE
AMOUNTS OF WATER. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
INHALATION: MO VE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN/CPRIF NEEDED.
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS
OF WATER. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPIATE
FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS MAY CAUSE
FIRE OR EXPLOSION. CADMIUM AND NICKEL FUMES ARE TOXIC AND CAN CAUSE
DEATH.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. ABSORB IN INDUSTRIAL ABSORBENT
AND PLACE IN APPROPIATE COVERED CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
AREA. DO NOT INVERT. AVOID BREAKING, CRUSHING OR OTHERWISE
DESTROYING THE PHYSICAL INTEGRITY OF CELL OR BATTERY.
Other Precautions:AVOID EYE AND SKIN CONTACT. DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED
RESPIRATOR FOR CAUSTIC GASES OR SCBA AS APPROPIATE FOR EXPOSURE
PRESENT WHEN HANDLING THE CORROSIVE BATTERY LIQUID.
Ventilation:NO SPECIAL REQUIREMENT. HOWEVER, USE ADEQUATE LOCAL EXHAUST
VENTILATION WHEN HANDLING THE LIQUID IN THE BATTERY.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES WHEN HANDLING ELECTROLYTE.
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACESHIELD WHEN HANDLING LIQUID.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WHEN HANDLING THE LIQUID
IN THE BATTERY. PROVIDE EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING ELECTROLYTE AND BEFORE
EATING, DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

HCC:B1
Solubility in Water:52% (KOH)
Appearance and Odor:CAUSTIC ELECTROLYTE IN BATTERY CASE.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, NITRATES, NITRIC ACID.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:METAL OXIDE FUMES MAY BE EVOLVED AT
TEMP. ABOVE MELTING POINT. CADMIUM AND NICKEL FUMES ARE TOXIC AND
CAN CAUSE DEATH.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
DISPOSE OF WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS. BATTERIES MAY BE RETURNED AT SENDERS EXPENSE TO
PERMITTED TREATMENT, STORAGE, DISPOS AL FACILITY. RECOMMEND INMETCO
(412-758-5515).

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