BJQKN - RECHARGEABLE NICKEL CADM. CELLS & BATTERIES
- MSDS: BJQKN
- Manufacturer: MULTIPLIER INDUSTRIES CORP
- Product Name: RECHARGEABLE NICKEL CADM. CELLS & BATTERIES
- National Stock Number: 6140-01-256-4620
Product Identification
Product ID:RECHARGEABLE NICKEL CADM. CELLS & BATTERIES
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-256-4620
MSDS Number: BJQKN
Responsible Party
MT KISCO, NY 10549
US
Emergency Phone: 914-241-9510
Info Phone: 914-241-9510/914-241-1103
Cage: 57932
Contractor
Telephone: 914-241-1103
Cage: 57932
Ingredients
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%
Hazards
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
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.
Fire Fighting
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
Accidental Release
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
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.
Exposure Controls
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
Chemical Properties
HCC:Z5
Stability
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.
Disposal
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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