Product ID:39411-003
MSDS Date:07/15/1999
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-086-3440
MSDS Number: BHBVC

MARATHON BATTERY CO.

8301 IMPERIAL DRIVE
WACO, TX 76714-8233
US

Emergency Phone: 817-776-0650/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 817-776-0650

Preparer: TERRY G. MESSING

Cage: DO446

MARATHON POWER TECHNOLOGIES CO

WACO, TX 76712-6588 US

Telephone: 254-741-5405

Cage: 74025

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

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

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1027

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/M3 DUST;9394

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

CADMIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 21041-95-2

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3 (CD FUME)

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3 (CD FUME)

NICKEL HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 12054-48-7

RTECS: QR7040000

OSHA PEL 1 MG NI/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG NI/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

NICKEL (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 ORAL RAT IS 225 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE NO
EXPOSURE TO HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS EXIST. IF INCINERATED ,MAY CAUSE
IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, FUMES WILL ALSO IRRITATE EYES,
ALKALI IS CORROSIVE TO ALL TISSUE S (ACUTE). CHRONIC:MAY CAUSE
LUNG INJURY AND KIDNEY DYSFUNCTION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL AND CADMIUM ARE LISTED UNDER NTP
AND IARC.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES:SEVERE IRRITATION, PAIN, BURNS, VISION
PROBLEMS. SKIN: IRRITATION, POSSIBLE CHEMICAL BURNS. INHALATION:
SEVERE IRRITATION, COUGHING, SWEATING, CHILLS, FEVER, KIDNEY
DISORDERS. INGESTION: CORROS IVE TO DIGESTIVE SYSTEM.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:IF INCNERATED, INDIVIDUALS WITH
PRE-EXISTING RESPIRATORY DISORDERS,M PROSTATE, LIVER, KIDNEY AND
VISION PROBLEMS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK.

First Aid:IF CONTACT WITH POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE OCCURS, FLUSH WITH LARGE
AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. SEE DOCTOR. IF INHALATED,
REMOVE TO FRESH AIR AND CONTACT PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPIATE
FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. COOL
FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS SUCH AS CADMIUM AND
NICKEL FUMES.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. EVACUATE PERSONNEL. WEAR
APPROPIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT. ABSORB IN INERT
INDUSTRIAL ABSORBENT AND PLACE IN DOT-APPROVED CONTAINERS FOR
DISPOSAL. WASH AREA WITH LARGE AMOU NTS OF WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:5% ACETIC ACID SOLUTION.

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT INVERT BATTERY. AVOID BREAKING,
CRUSHING OR OTHERWISE DESTROYING THE PHYSICAL INTEGRITY OF THE CELL
OR BATTERY.
Other Precautions:DO NOT BREAK OPEN OR INCINERATE BATTERIES. DO NOT
BREATHE MIST. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN. WASH THOROUGHLY
AFTER HANDLING.

Respiratory Protection:NONE UNDER NORMAL USE. WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED MIST
MASK WHEN HANDLING LIQUID OR WHEN THE IS A DANGER FOR INHALING
FUMES..
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST WHEN HANDLING THE LIQUID IN THE BATTERY.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES WHEN HANDLING ELECTROLYTE OR BROKEN
BATTERIES..
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES WITH OPTIONAL FACE SHIELD WHEN HANDLING
BROKEN BATTERIES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
INDUSTRIAL-TYPE WORK CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
SMOKING OR EATING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. DISCARD
CONTAMINATED SHOES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
UNDER NORMAL USE THE ITEM IS NON-HAZARDOUS.

HCC:Z7
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID BATTERIES, 12 VOLT.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:UNKNON

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, NITRATES, NITRIC ACID.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Waste Disposal Methods:SEND TO RECLAIMING CENTER FOR RECLYING OR REUSE,
IF POSSIBLE. OR SEND TO LICENSED HAZARDOUS TREATMENT OR DISPOSAL
SITE FOR DISPOSITION UNDER APPLICABLE FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.

Transport Information:PER MSDS, FOR TRANSPORTATION PURPOSE THESE
BATTERIES ARE NON-HAZARDOUS AND NOT SUBJECT TO ANY OF THE
PROVISIONS OF 49 CFR PARTS 170-189.

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