Product ID:D15010, BATTERY ALKALINE, NICKEL CADMIUM
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-015-2861
MSDS Number: BGDMT

SAFT AMERICA INC.

711 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
VALDOSTA, GA 31603
US

Emergency Phone: 912-247-2331

Info Phone: 912-247-2331

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: 5.0%

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

CADMIUM HYDROXIDE

Fraction By Weight: 10.0%

ACGIH TLV: 5MG/CUM

Effects of Overexposure:CONJUNCTIVITIS,CORNEAL BURNS,DEEP SKIN
BURNS,IRR.RESPIRATORY TRACT,INFLAMMED LUNGS,MOUTH BURNS,DIAAR

First Aid:FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER.NEUTRALIZE WITH CITRIC
ACID.IRRIGATE EYES W/H*2O.WASH CONTAMINATED AREAS OF BODY W/SOAP &
WATER.TREAT SKIN BURNS AS USUAL,STOMACH WASH,IF SWALLOWED W/5%
ACETIC ACID,DO NOT PERFORATE GI TRACT,FOLLOWED BY OLIVE OIL.

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:NONE NOTED BY MANUFACTURER.

Spill Release Procedures:WASH DOWN W/WATER,NEUTRALIZE WITH CITRIC
ACID,OR NEUTRALIZE WITH HCL.WIPE WITH MOP OR USE WATER
ASPIRATOR.DRAIN INTO AN APPROVED STG CONAINER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN DRY PLACE TO PREVENT
CORROSION OF THE SURFACE OF THE CONTAINER,ABSORPTION OF
MOISTURE,FREEZING,ETC;FOR OUTDOOR STG IN LIQ. STATE,PROCT W/HEAT
Other Precautions:ALSO,FOR OUTDOOR STORAGE IN LIQ.STATE,IT IS ADVISED
TO PROTECT WITH SOME INSULATION.

Respiratory Protection:SELF-CNTND BRTHG APPARATIS IF TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST IS RECOMMENDED
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:LARGE FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE WORKING CLOTHES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FM SAFT AMERICA INC NOT DATED; PHYSICAL DATA OF MIXTURE OF
ALKALIES IN THE BATTERY.

HCC:B1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR ODORLESS LIQUID

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CORROSIVE TO AL,ZN,FORMING H*2,HALOGENATED HYDROCARBONS
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE KNOWN
Hazardous Decomposition Products:H*2 GAS WHEN IN CONTACT WITH ALUMINUM
& ZINC.

Waste Disposal Methods:PUT INTO LARGE VESSEL CONTAINING
WATER.NEUTRALIZE WITH HCL.DISCHARGE INTO AN APPROVED DISPOSAL AREA
IAW FEDERAL,STATE,& LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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