Product ID:M81757/9-3 STORAGE BATTERY
MSDS Date:10/21/1986
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-186-3711
MSDS Number: BGQCB

SAFT AMERICA INC. PRIMARY BATTERY

711-A INDUSTRIAL BLVD
VALDOSTA, GA 31603
US

Emergency Phone: 912-247-2331

Info Phone: 912-247-2331

Preparer: WILLIAM O. WILDER, JR.

Cage: 01306

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/CADMIUM HYDROXIDE

Fraction By Weight: 14.6%

OSHA PEL 0.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/M3

NICKEL AND NICKEL HYDROXIDE

Fraction By Weight: 26.1%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3 (NI)

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3 (NI); 8990

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: KOH SKIN BURNS, POSSIBLE
CONTACT DERMATITIS FROM NICKEL OR CADMIUM. CHRONIC: NICKEL OR
CADMIUM. CHRONIC: NICKEL (& COMPOUNDS) ARE SUSPECTED CARCINOGENS,
CADMIUM (& COMPOUNDS) MAY CAUSE RENAL FA ILURE OR RESPIRATORY
PROBLEMS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NI AND CD ARE LISTED AS POTENTIAL
CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE,SKIN & RESPIRATORY TRACT BURNS OR SEVERE
IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SKIN SENSITIZATION OR DERMATITIS.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, SEE PHYSICIAN. EYE:WASH WITH
LARGE VOLUMES OF WATER, SEE PHYSICIAN. SKIN: WASH WITH LARGE
VOLUMES OF WATER. INGESTION:CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

Extinguishing Media:ANY MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRES
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IF NEEDED
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE NOTED

Spill Release Procedures:FOLLOW HAZARDOUS WASTE CLEAN-UP PROCEDURES.
Neutralizing Agent:DILUTE ACETIC ACID OR DILUTE HYDROCHLORIC ACID.

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREAK OPEN BATTERY CASE.
BATTERY SHOULD BE SERVICED ONLY IN AN AUTHORIZED NICKEL.CADMIUM
BATTERY SHOP.
Other Precautions:FOLLOW PRECAUTIONARY LABEL.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQURED UNDER NORMAL OPERATION.
Ventilation:NO SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER OR PLASTIC GARMENTS AND APRON. EYE
WASH AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
BATTERY FURNISHED IN A WET, DISCARDED CONDITION. BATTERY IS
NON-SPILLABLE.

HCC:B1
Appearance and Odor:AIRCRAFT NI-CAD BATTERY (BB-433/A)

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SUBLIMES AS CADMIUM OXIDE AT 2800F.

Waste Disposal Methods:SEND TO A CERTIFIED HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL
SITE.

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