Product ID:1.2 SCL NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY
MSDS Date:11/20/1986
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-013-8574
MSDS Number: BHCNY

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

SAFT AMERICA INC.

1886 VALDOSTA, GA 31602 US

Telephone: 912-247-2331

Cage: 09052

CADMIUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-43-9

RTECS: EU9800000

Fraction By Weight: 13-16%

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: 20-30%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192

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

COBALTIC (III) HYDROXIDE

CAS: 1307-86-4

RTECS: GG0904000

Fraction By Weight: 0.5-1%

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/M3 (COBALT)

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3 (COBALT)

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT WITH A LEAKY
BATTERY,POTASSIUM AND SODIUM HYDROXIDE CAUSE BURNS TO TISSUE
CONTACTED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL IS ANTICIPATED CARCINOGEN BY
NTP,CONFIRMED CARCINOGEN BY IARC. CADMIUM IS SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN
BY NTP AND IARC.
Effects of Overexposure:IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT WITH A LEAKY
BATTERY,POTASSIUM AND SODIUM HYDROXIDE CAUSE BURNS TO TISSUE
CONTACTED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE NOTED.

First Aid:IF EXPOSED TO A LEAKY BATTERY,WASH WITH PLENTY OF WATER.MILD
ACID MAY BE USED TO NEUTRALIZE.

Extinguishing Media:AS APPROPIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE
PRODUCTION OF HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS.TOXIC CADMIUM OXIDE
FUMES MAY BE RELEASED DURING BURNING.

Spill Release Procedures:IN CASE BATTERY LEAKS.WEAR GLOVES.WIPE OFF
WITH CLEAN CLOTH AND PLACE CONTAMINATED CLOTH IN DISPOSAL
CONTAINER.WRAP LEAKY BATTERY IN PLASTIC AND PLACE IN APPROPIATE
DISPOSAL CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:USE MILD ACID IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE, HEAT AND IGNITION SOURCES.
Other Precautions:DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT BATTERIES.IT MAY CAUSE BURNS.

Respiratory Protection:NONE
Ventilation:NO SPECIAL REQUIREMENT.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE/PVC IF BATTERY LEAKS.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES IF BATTERY LEAKS.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:SEALD CYLINDRICL CONTAINR ENCLOSNG A CD & NI
ELECTRODE & KOH OR NAOH ELECTROLYT

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC CADMIUM OXIDE FUMES IF
INCINERATED.

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT INCINERATE BATTERIES.CONSULT YOUR LOCAL
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

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