BGSQC - HVO1.1 CELL NI-CAD STORAGE BATTERY # 012249

Product Identification

Product ID:HVO1.1 CELL NI-CAD STORAGE BATTERY # 012249
MSDS Date:01/01/1990
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-402-6347
MSDS Number: BGSQC

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: BETH SNYDER

Cage: 09052

Contractor
SAFT AMERICA INC.
1886 VALDOSTA, GA 31602 US

Telephone: 912-247-2331

Cage: 09052

Ingredients

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 2-4%

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS


NICKEL AND NICKEL HYDROXIDE

Fraction By Weight: 20-30%

OSHA PEL 1.0 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1.0 MG/M3


CADMIUM AND CADMIUM HYDROXIDE

Fraction By Weight: 13-16%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3 (FUME)

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3


COBALT HYDROXIDE

CAS: 21041-93-0

Fraction By Weight: 0.5-1%


SODIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: KOH-SKIN BURNS; NICKEL &
CADMIUM- POSSIBLE CONTACT DERMATITIS. CHRONIC: NICKEL-SUSPECTED
CARCINOGEN; CADMIUM: RENAL FAILURE AND RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL & CADMIUM ARE SUSPECTED
CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE, SKIN & MUCOUS MEMBRANE IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid

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.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, ALCOHOL FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:EVACUATE AREA, WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT AND SCBA. COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CADMIUM OXIDE FUMES/VAPORS/DUST.

Accidental Release

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

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREAK OPEN BATTERY CASE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT INCINERATE.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH (AIR BREATHER UNIT) APPROVED RESPIRATOR
FOR INCINERATION.
Ventilation:NOT REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER OR PLASTIC GARMENTS
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. LAUNDER
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

Chemical Properties

HCC:B1
Evaporation Rate & Reference:N/R (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:STORAGE BATTERY 0.4X1.6X3.0 INCHES, PLASTIC CASE W/
FILLING PLUG OPENINGS

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DURING COMBUSTION, CARBON MONOXIDE,
CARBON DIOXIDE AND UNIDENTIFIED TOXIC FUMES AND/OR VAPORS.

Disposal

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

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