BJQXC - BATTERY STORAGE

Product Identification

Product ID:BATTERY STORAGE
MSDS Date:10/21/1986
FSC:6140
NIIN:00D003089
MSDS Number: BJQXC

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

Emergency Phone: 912-247-2331

Info Phone: 912-247-2331

Cage: 67237

Contractor
SAFT AMERICA INC PORTABLE BATTERY DIVISION
1886 VALDOSTA, GA 31601 US

Telephone: 912-247-2331

Cage: 67237

Ingredients

NICKEL (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: 26%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192


POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS


CADMIUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-43-9

RTECS: EU9800000

Fraction By Weight: 15%

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1027

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/M3 DUST;9394

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 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:MAY BE CORROSIVE TO SKIN ON CONTACT
WHEN BATTERY HAS LEAK.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE "HEALTH HAZARD"
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE STATED.

First Aid

First Aid:IF BATTERY HAS LEAK, ON CONTACT WITH EYES OR SKIN: FLUSH WITH
LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER AND REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE PROPER MEDIA FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE STATED.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:FOLLOW HAZARDUS WASTE CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREAK OPEN BATTERY CASE.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NONE USUALLY.
Ventilation:GENERAL (MECHANICAL) VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

Appearance and Odor:SOLID BATTERY.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE STATED.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE STATED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE STATED.

Disposal

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

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