Product ID:RECHARGEABLE NICKEL CADM. CELLS & BATTERIES
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-256-4620
MSDS Number: BJQKN

MULTIPLIER INDUSTRIES CORP

135 RADIO CIRCLE
MT KISCO, NY 10549
US

Emergency Phone: 914-241-9510

Info Phone: 914-241-9510/914-241-1103

Cage: 57932

MULTIPLIER INDUSTRIES CORP.

630 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 US

Telephone: 914-241-1103

Cage: 57932

CADMIUM OXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1306-19-0

RTECS: EV1925000

Fraction By Weight: 8 - 15%

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1027

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG(CD)/M3; 9293

NICKEL HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 12054-48-7

RTECS: QR7040000

Fraction By Weight: 3 - 5%

OSHA PEL 1 MG NI/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG NI/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

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

LITHIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION

CAS: 1310-65-2

RTECS: OJ6307070

Fraction By Weight: <0.4%

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/SKIN/INGESTION:SEVERE BURNS
AND DAMAGE FROM POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE IF CELL IS
RUPTURED.INHALATION:VAPORS MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.CHRONIC:NONE GIVEN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS NICKEL AND CADMIUM.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS SECTION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT GIVEN.

First Aid:EYES/SKIN:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER.SEE DOCTOR
IMMEDIATELY.REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR.SEE DOCTOR.VENTILATE THE AREA.INGESTION:IN CASE OF ACCIDENTAL
INGESTION OF A CEL L OR ITS CONTENTS,OBTAIN PROMPT MEDICALADVICE.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER, FOAM, OR DRY CHEMICAL FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NON FLAMMABLE. IN CASE OF FIRE, USE PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENTS AND NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:KEEP LIGHTED CIGARETTES,SPARKS AND FLAMES
AWAY.EXPLOSION CAN RESULT FROM IMPROPER CHARGING AND IGNITION OF
CHARGING GASES,AND IF CHARGED IN GAS TIGHT ENCLOSURES

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID CONTACT WITH CELL CONTENTS. NEUTRALIZE
WITH DILUTE ACETIC ACID. ABSORB WITH ABSORBING MATERIAL FOR
DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:DILUTE ACETIC ACID

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE BULK PACKAGED PRODUCT AWAY FROM
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS UNLESS IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING.VENTILATE AREA.
Other Precautions:PROPER STACKING OF BATTERY CARTONS IS NO MORE THAN 4
LAYERS HIGH ON A PALLET AND NO MORE THAN 3 PALLETS HIGH.THE BATTERY
CONTAINER SHOULD NOT BE OPENED.HYDROGEN IS PRODUCED NORMALLY WHICH
CAN CAUSE EX PLOSION. VENTILATE THE AREA.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED
CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR FOR ALKALI OR FULL FACE MASK AS APPROPRIATE
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.EYES WASH STATION AND SAFETY
SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DO NOT SEAL THESES BATTERIES IN AIRTIGHT OR WATERTIGHT CONTAINERS OR
COMPARTMENTS.THEY NORMALLY EVOLVE HYDROGEN WHICH WITH AIR MAKES AN
EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE.FULL ENCAPSULATION OF THESE BATTERIES WILL PRE
VENT PROPER OPERATION OF THE RESEALABLESAFETY VENT IF INTERNAL
PRESSURE EXCEEDS THE DESIGN LIMIT RESULTING IN EXPLOSION

HCC:Z5

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
SOLVENTS WHICH MAY DISSOLVE BATTERY CASE MATERIAL.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES, SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY EXPLODE IN FIRE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT INCINERATE OR SUBJECT CELLS TO
TEMPERATURES IN EXCESS OF 100 C. SUCH TREATMENT CAN VAPORIZE THE
LIQUID ELECTROLYTE AND CAUSE CELL EXPLOSION. BURY IN LANDFILL IN
ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AN D LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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