BJJDX - NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY (551-12227)

  • MSDS: BJJDX
  • Manufacturer: SAFT AMERICA INC
  • Product Name: NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY (551-12227)
  • National Stock Number: 6140-00-410-3334
Product Identification

Product ID:NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY (551-12227)
MSDS Date:11/20/1986
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-410-3334
MSDS Number: BJJDX

Responsible Party
SAFT AMERICA INC
711 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
VALDOSTA, GA 31601
US

Emergency Phone: 912-247-2331

Info Phone: 912-247-2331

Preparer: BETH SNYDER

Cage: 09052

Contractor
SAFT AMERICA INC.
1886 VALDOSTA, GA 31602 US

Telephone: 912-247-2331

Cage: 09052

Ingredients

CADMIUM & CADMIUM HYDROXIDE

Fraction By Weight: 13-16%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3


NICKEL & NICKEL HYDROXIDE

Fraction By Weight: 20-30%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3


POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 2-4%

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS


COBALT HYDROXIDE

CAS: 1307-86-4

RTECS: GG0904000

Fraction By Weight: 0.5-1%

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3


SODIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

Fraction By Weight: 2-4%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: KOH, NAOH-BURNS TO TISSUE
CONTACTED; NI-POSSIBLE CONTACT DERMATITIS. CHRONIC: CD-POSSIBLE
LUNG OR KIDNEY DAMAGE; NI-POSSIBLE LUNG DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CD-CLASS 1 (IARC, NTP); NI-CLASS 1
(IARC), CLASS 2 (NTP)
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS

First Aid

First Aid:WASH THOROUGHLY WITH LARGE VOLUME OF WATER IF ELECTROLYTE IS
SPILLED. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR; CONTACT MD. EYES: FLUSH WITH
WATER FOR 15 MINUTES; CONTACT MD. SKIN: WASH WITH LARGE VOLUME OF
WATER; MILD ACID MAY BE USED TO NEUTRALIZE. INGEST: CONTACT MD
IMMEDIATELY.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING MATERIAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED POSITIVE PRESSURE
SCBA, FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:TOXIC CADMIUM OXIDE FUMES MAY BE RELEASED
DURING BURNING.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:FLUSH ELECTROLYTE SPILLS WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:MILD ACID

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREAK OPEN BATTERY CELL.
Other Precautions:DO NOT INCINERATE OR MUTILATE; DO NOT SHORT
CIRCUIT-MAY CAUSE BURNS.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA (IF BURNED)
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR PVC IF CELL BROKEN OPEN
Eye Protection:CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES IF CELL BROKEN OPEN
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Chemical Properties

Appearance and Odor:EACH CELL:SEALED CYL CNTNR ENCL A CADMIUM/NICKEL
ELECTRODE&KOH/NAOH ELECTROLYTE

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES MAY BE RELEASED IF
INCINERATED.

Disposal

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

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