Product ID:19980-000 BATTERY STORAGE
MSDS Date:10/21/1986
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-200-1000
MSDS Number: BHJKM

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 O. WILDER JR.

Cage: 09052

SAFT AMERICA INC.

1886 VALDOSTA, GA 31602 US

Telephone: 912-247-2331

Cage: 09052

CADMIUM AND CADMIUM HYDROXIDE

Fraction By Weight: 14.63%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3 (FUME)

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3

NICKEL AND NICKEL HYDROXIDE

Fraction By Weight: 26.07%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3 (NI)

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

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-EYES:IRRITATION,BURNS.
SKIN:IRRITATION,BURNS,POSSIBLE CONTACT DERMATITIS. CHRONIC:RENAL
FAILURE,RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS,SUSPECTED CANCER AGENTS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CADMIUM IS A SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN BY
IARC,NTP.NICKEL IS A CONFIRMED CARCINOGEN BY IARC AND A SUSPECTED
CARCINOGEN BY NTP
Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN:IRRITATION,BURNS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE NOTED.

First Aid:EYES/SKIN:WASH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES.SEE DOCTOR. INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.SEE DOCTOR.
INGESTION:SEE DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.

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 LIKE CADMIUM OXIDE
FUMES,VAPORS AND DUST.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,GLOVES AND
BOOTS. NEUTRALIZE WITH 5% ACETIC ACID SOLUTION. ABSORB IN INERT
MATERIAL AND PLACE IN APPROPIATE DISPOSAL CONTAINER AND COVER.
Neutralizing Agent:5% ACETIC ACID SOLUTION.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER OR PLASTIC GARMENTS. SAFETY SHOWER
AND EYE BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.

HCC:B1
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID IN BATTERY CASE.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE NOTED
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CADMIUM OXIDE FUMES.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND
LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

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