Product ID:NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY (CLOSED CYLINDRICAL)
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-225-8451
MSDS Number: BDKNC

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

441 HWY N
GAINESVILLE, FL 32602
US

Cage: OD426

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

147114 WATERFORD, NY 12188 US

Telephone: 518-237-3330

Cage: OD426

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 31.0%

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

NICKEL (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192

CADMIUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-43-9

RTECS: EU9800000

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1027

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/M3 DUST;9394

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

Effects of Overexposure:SKIN BURNS,CORNEAL BURNS,INFLAME
LUNGS,NAUSEA,VOMITING,STOMACH PAIN,EDEMA,COMA.

First Aid:ELECTROLYTE IS CAUSTIC,DO NOT ALLOW SKIN OR EYE
CONTACT.EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES,FOLLOW UP MEDICAL
ATTENTION ABSOLUTE NECESSITY.IF SKIN IS CNTACTED,VINEGAR OR OTHER
MILD ACID MAY BE USED F OR NEUTRALIZATION.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINGUISH WITH AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CADMIUM FUMES MAY BE RELEASED DURING
BURNING.

Spill Release Procedures:FLUSH ELECTROLYTE SPILLS WITH WATER OR
NEUTRALIZE WITH HCL.WIPE WITH MOP OR USE WATER ASPIRATOR.DRAIN INTO
AN APPROVED STORAGE CONTAINER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT CHARGE WITHOUT VENTILATION.DO
NOT ALLOW SMOKING OR OPEN FLAME NEAR CHARGING BATTERY;VENT GASES
MAY EXPLODE.ELECTROLYTE IS CAUSTIC.
Other Precautions:ELECTROLYTE IS CAUSTIC:AVOID SKIN/EYE CONTACT
W/ELCTRLYT.FLUSH W/WATER IF EXPOSED.DO NOT INCINERATE/MUTILATE,MAY
BURST OR RELEASE TOXIC MATERIALS.DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT,MAY CAUSE
BURNS.

Respiratory Protection:N.A.
Ventilation:AS REQUIRED TO CONTROL TLV IN AIR.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LARGE FACE SHIELD,& WORKING CLOTHES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FROM GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. IS NOT DATED; NSN HAS BEEN CANCELLED &
REPLACED BY 6140-01-032-3938.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>212F/>100C
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID (PHYSICAL DATA OF POTASSIUM HYDROXID)

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
N.A.
Stability Condition to Avoid:BURNING,RUPTURING OR UNVENTILATED
OVERCHARGING
Hazardous Decomposition Products:N.A.

Waste Disposal Methods:PUT INTO LARGE VESSEL CONTAINING
WATER.NEUTRALIZE WITH HCL.DISCHARGE INTO CERTIFIED INDUSTRIAL
LANDFILL FOR LARGE QUANTITIES.

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