BJNSR - NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY

Product Identification

Product ID:NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-274-0835
MSDS Number: BJNSR

Responsible Party
SAFT AMERICA INC. POWER SOURCES DIV.
711 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
VALDOSTA, GA 31603
US

Emergency Phone: 912-247-2331

Info Phone: 912-247-2331

Cage: 09052

Contractor
SAFT AMERICA INC.
1886 VALDOSTA, GA 31602 US

Telephone: 912-247-2331

Cage: 09052

Ingredients

NICKEL (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192


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


COBALT (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-48-4

RTECS: GF8750000

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3;AS CO

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3;DUST 9293


POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 10%

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THERE IS NO PROBLEM UNDER THE NORMAL
CONDITIONS BECAUSE OF THE SEALED BATTERY. IF THERE IS A LEAKAGE,
THE ELETROLYTE IS CAUSTIC. DO NOT ALLOW SKIN OR EYE CONTACT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE "HEALTH HAZARD".
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE.

First Aid

First Aid:EYE: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, FOLLOW-UP MEDICAL
ATTENTION; SKIN: USE VINEGAR OR OTHER MILD ACID MAY BE USED FOR
NEUTRALIZATION.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Fire Fighting Procedures:NICKEL AND CADMIUM FUME MAY BE RELEASED AT
ELEVATED TEMPERATURES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE STATED.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:NEUTRALIZE WITH WEAK ACID, OR SODA ASH, AND
THEN FLUSH ELECTROLYTE SPILLS WITH WATER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE STATED.
Other Precautions:NONE STATED.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:USUALLY NONE REQUIRED.
Ventilation:NORMAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:USUALLY NONE
Eye Protection:USUALLY NONE
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE STATED.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID BATTERY.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE STATED.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE STATED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NICKEL AND CADMIUM FUME MAY BE
RELEASED AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES (CADMIUM 500F, NICKEL 2500F)

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:TO COMPLY WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.

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