Product ID:13176 STORAGE BATTERY; NI-CAD
MSDS Date:10/21/1986
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-402-6350
MSDS Number: BDXTC

SAFT AMERICA INC., POWER SOURCES DIV.

711 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
VALDOSTA, GA 31603
US

Emergency Phone: 912-247-2331

Info Phone: 912-247-2331

Preparer: WILLIAM O. WILDER,JR.

Cage: 09052

SAFT AMERICA INC.

1886 VALDOSTA, GA 31602 US

Telephone: 912-247-2331

Cage: 09052

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 6.5%

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

CADMIUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-43-9

RTECS: EU9800000

Fraction By Weight: 14.7%

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1027

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/M3 DUST;9394

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

NICKEL (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: 26.1%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192

NON-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

Fraction By Weight: 52.7%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ELECTROLYTE (LIQUID) IS CORROSIVE TO
ALL BODY TISSUES. CADMIUM AND NICKEL, THE ELECTRODE MATERIALS ARE
CARCINOGENIC.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CADMIUM & NICKEL ARE SUSPECTED HUMAN
CARCINOGENS.

First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHNG GIVE CPR; IF BRTHNG
DIFF GIVE OXYGEN. EYE:IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER. SKIN: WASH
W/SOAP & WATER. RMV CONTAM CLTHG & SHOES. INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE
VOMIT. NOTHG BY MOUTH IF UNCONSC. GET MEDICAL ATTN.

Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH W. AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR CHEM PROT. SUIT WITH SCBA. COOL CONTRS
WITH H20.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CADMIUM OXIDE FUMES, DUST,VAPORS

Spill Release Procedures:WASH DOWN WITH WATER,NEUTRALIZE WITH CITRIC
ACID

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED
AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.
MAINTAIN STRICT HYGIENE FOR CHEM HANDLING.
Other Precautions:DO NOT BREAK INTO BATTERY CASE. DO NOT INCINERATE
BATTERY CASES.

Respiratory Protection:NONE
Ventilation:NONE
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER OR PLASTIC GARMENTS
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS NON-STD DATED 21OCT86. BATTERY TYPE IS HVO1.1.

HCC:B1
Spec Gravity:1.27
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SUBLIMES AS CDO AT Z800F

Waste Disposal Methods:LANDFILL IAW ALL LAWS & REGS. DO NOT INCINERATE.

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