BJFPD - NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY

  • MSDS: BJFPD
  • Manufacturer: ALEXANDER MFG CO
  • Product Name: NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY
  • National Stock Number: 6140-00-401-4956
Product Identification

Product ID:NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY
MSDS Date:03/01/1990
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-401-4956
MSDS Number: BJFPD

Responsible Party
ALEXANDER MFG CO.
1511 S. GARFIELD PL
MASON CITY, IA 50401-5662
US

Emergency Phone: 515-423-8955

Info Phone: 515-423-8955

Cage: 56469

Contractor
ALEXANDER TECHNOLOGIES INC
1508 MASON CITY, IA 50401 US

Telephone: 515-423-1161/8955

Cage: 56469

Ingredients

NICKEL (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: <30%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192


NICKEL HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 12054-48-7

RTECS: QR7040000

Fraction By Weight: <30%

OSHA PEL 1 MG NI/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG NI/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS


CALCIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 1305-62-0

RTECS: EW2800000

Fraction By Weight: <26%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3; 9293


CADMIUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-43-9

RTECS: EU9800000

Fraction By Weight: <26%

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1027

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/M3 DUST;9394

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS


LITHIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION

CAS: 1310-65-2

RTECS: OJ6307070

Fraction By Weight: 0.02%


POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: <4%

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS


SODIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

Fraction By Weight: <4%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS


COBALT HYDROXIDE

CAS: 1307-86-4

RTECS: GG0904000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/M3(COBALT)

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-EYES:SEVERE IRRITATION AND
BURNS. SKIN:SEVERE IRRITATION AND BURNS, POSSIBLE CONTACT
DERMATITIS. INHALATION:IRRITATION. INGESTION:IRRITATION.
CHRONIC-EYES AND SKIN:IRRITATION AND BURNS. INHALATI ON:POSSIBLE
LUNG DAMAGE. INGESTION:IRRITATION, POSSIBLE KIDNEY DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THER IS SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE FOR THE
CARCINOGENICITY OF NICKEL AND CADIUM AND THEIR COMPOUNDS.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES AND SKIN:BURNS TO TISSUE. INHALATION:LUNG
DAMAGE. INGESTION: IRRITATION AND POSSIBLE KIDNEY DAMAGE.

First Aid

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. CONTACT PHYSICIAN. EYES:FLUSH
WITH WATER FOR 15 MIN. CONTACT PHYSICIAN. SKIN:WASH WITH A LARGE
VOLUME OF WATER. MILD ACID MAY BE USED TO NEUTRALIZE.
INGESTION:CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:USE AN EXTINGUISHER SUITABLE FOR THE SURROUNDING
MATERIAL.
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(CADIUM FUMES).

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:FLUSH ELECTROLYTE SPILLS WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREAK OPEN BATTERY CELL. DO NOT
SHORT CIRCUIT.
Other Precautions:DO NOT INCENERATE OR MUTILATE.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS (IF BURNED).
Ventilation:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR PVC IF CELL BROKEN.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES IF CELL BROKEN.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD HYGIENE PRACTICES WHEN HANDLING THIS
PRODUCT.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

HCC:B1
Appearance and Odor:EACH BATTERY CELL IS A SEALED CYLINDRICAL
CONTAINER.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CADIUM FUMES

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND
LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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