Product ID:BATTERY, STORAGE
MSDS Date:03/26/1990
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-131-9696
MSDS Number: BHXTZ

MARATHON BATTERY CO.

8301 IMPERIAL DRIVE
WACO, TX 76714-8233
US

Emergency Phone: 817-776-0650

Info Phone: 817-776-0650

Cage: DO446

MARATHON POWER TECHNOLOGIES CO

WACO, TX 76712-6588 US

Telephone: 254-741-5405

Cage: 74025

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

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3 (CD FUME)

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3 (CD FUME)

NICKEL (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

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

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:OVEREXPOSURE TO VAPORS MAY CAUSE
IRRITATION OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES, DRYNESS OF MOUTH ANDTHROAT,
HEADACHE, NAUSEA AND DIZZINESS.CHRONIC EFFECTS OF CADMIUM COMPOUNDS
FROM LOW LEVEL EXPOSURE IN THE AIR MAY CAUSE IRREVERSIBLE LING
INJURY,KIDNEY DISEASE AND OTHER ADVERSE EFFECTS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS IS NOT LIKELY TO OCCUR BECAUSE OF
BATTERY, ALTHOUGH NICKEL & CADMIUM ARE LISTED AS CARCINOGENIC BY
NTP & IARC.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE "HEALTH HAZARDS".
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:EXPOSURE TO MISTS MAY CAUSE LUNG
DAMAGE AND AGGRAVATE PULMONARY CONDITIONS.

First Aid:EYES/SKIN:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER.SEE DOCTOR
IMMEDIATELY.REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES.
INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED.SEE
DOCTOR. INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT. GIVE MILK OR WATER,FOLLOWED
BY 2 OUNCESOF MILK OF MAGNESIA (NO CARBONATES).SEE DOCTOR
IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point:NONE
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT AND SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL PIECE
OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS MAY CAUSE
FIRE OR EXPLOSION. CASDMIUM FUMES OR VAPORS ARE TOXIC AND CAN CAUSE
DEATH.

Spill Release Procedures:BATTERY AND CELL CASES WILL NORMALLY CONTAIN
MATERIALS OF CONCERN. USE INDUSTRIAL ABSORBENT TO COLLECT LIQUID
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT INVERT. AVOID BREAKING CRUSHING
OR OTHERWISE DESTROYING THE PHYSICAL INTEGRITY OF THE CELL OR
BATTERY.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED
CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR FOR ACIDS OR FULL FACE MASK AS APPROPIATE FOR
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN WHEN TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:GENERAL (MECHANICAL) VENTILATION. LOCAL EXHAUST IN CONFINED
AREAS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON AND BOOTS.EYES WASH STATION AND
SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:B1
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID BATTERY

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGNETS, NITRATES, NITRIC ACID.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE STATED.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL
REGUALTIONS.

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