BJXZQ - NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY
- MSDS: BJXZQ
- Manufacturer: ALEXANDER MFG CO
- Product Name: NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY
- National Stock Number: 6140-00-963-4979
Product Identification
Product ID:NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY
MSDS Date:03/01/1990
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-963-4979
MSDS Number: BJXZQ
Responsible Party
MASON CITY, IA 50401-5662
US
Emergency Phone: 515-423-8955
Info Phone: 515-423-8955
Cage: 56469
Contractor
Telephone: 515-423-1161/8955
Cage: 56469
Ingredients
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
NICKEL (SARA III)
CAS: 7440-02-0
RTECS: QR5950000
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
Hazards
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:IF BATTERY LEAKS: IT MAY CAUSE
BURNS,SEVERE IRRITATION OF SKIN,EYES,MOUTH,THROAT,ESOPHAGUS AND
STOMACH;INFLAMMATION OF BRONCHIAL MEMBRANES. CHRONIC:EROSION OF
TEETH,INFLAMMATION OF NOSE,THROAT AND BRO NCHIAL TUBES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL & CADMIUM ARE LISTED AS
CARCINOGENIC UNDER IARC AND NTP.
Effects of Overexposure:COUGH,INCREASED RESPIRATORY
RATE,STINGING,BURNING SENSATION ON SKIN,EYE
IRRITATION,DISCOLORATION OF TEETH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE STATED.
First Aid
First Aid:INHALE: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. CONTACT A PHYSICIAN; EYES: FLUSH
WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. CONTACT A PHYSICIAN; SKIN: WASH WITH
LARGE VOLUME OF WATER. MILD ACID MAY BE USED TO NEUTRALIZE; INGEST:
CONTAC T PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
Fire Fighting
Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF INCINERATED USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
POSITIVE PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:TOXIC CADMIUM FUMES MAY BE RELEASED
DURING BURNING.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:FLUSH ELECTROLYTE SPILLS WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:USE MILD ACIDS TO NEUTRALIZE.
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:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF LEAKS & TLV IS
EXCEEDED, USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS.
Ventilation:GENERAL (MECHANICAL) VENTILATION. LOCAL EXHAUST IN CONFINED
AREAS.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR PVC.
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE STATED.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE STATED.
Supplemental Safety and Health
Chemical Properties
HCC:B1
pH:>7
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:TOXIC FUMES MAY BE RELEASED IF
INCENERATED.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL
REGUALTIONS.
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