BGMGL - BATTERY ASSEMBLY M81757/9-2

Product Identification

Product ID:BATTERY ASSEMBLY M81757/9-2
MSDS Date:10/21/1986
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-110-3855
MSDS Number: BGMGL

Responsible Party
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 WILDER,JR.

Cage: 09052

Contractor
SAFT AMERICA INC.
1886 VALDOSTA, GA 31602 US

Telephone: 912-247-2331

Cage: 09052

Ingredients

CADMIUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-43-9

RTECS: EU9800000

Fraction By Weight: 14.6%

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


POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 1.95%

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS


WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 4.55%

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:POSSIBLE CONTACT DERMATITIS, RENAL
FAILURE & RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS. POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE BURNS SKIN
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL AND CADMIUM ARE SUSPECTED
CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:IF POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE ELECTROLYTE IS RELEASED,
IT CAN BURN SKIN AND EYES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SKIN SENSITIZATION TO NICKEL

First Aid

First Aid:FOR CONTACT WITH ELECTROLYTE: EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH
LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES AND GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
SKIN: IMMEDIATELY WASH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION IF NECESSARY. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GET
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, SEEK
MEDICAL HELP IF REQUIRED.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:NON-COMBUSTIBLE ASSEMBLY. USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR
SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN AN EN-CLOSED
AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CADMIUM OXIDE FUMES/VAPORS/DUST

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;FOLLOW
HAZARDOUS WASTE CLEAN UP PROCEDURES AND RECOVER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL
Neutralizing Agent:ACETIC ACID, DILUTE

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREAK OPEN BATTERY CASE.DO NOT
INCINERATE;USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION
Other Precautions:HANDLE CAREFULLY;IF BROKEN,DO NOT INHALE VAPORS/MIST.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:NO SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER OR PLASTIC GARMENTS/APRON
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. IF CLOTHING
CONTAMINATED WITH ELECTROLYTE, LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EYE WASH SHOULD BE IN WORK AREA. BATTERY IS NON-SPILLABLE, 24 VOLT
AIRCRAFT NI-CAD.

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:11.8X10.5X10.3 INCH AIRCRAFT BATTERY

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SUBLIMES AS CADIMUM OXIDE AT 2800

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE
AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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