BJZDH - NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY
- MSDS: BJZDH
- Manufacturer: ALEXANDER MFG CO
- Product Name: NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY
- National Stock Number: 6140-00-794-9959
Product Identification
Product ID:NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY
MSDS Date:03/01/1990
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-794-9959
MSDS Number: BJZDH
Responsible Party
MASON CITY, IA 50401
US
Emergency Phone: 515-423-8955/202-625-3333
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
Fraction By Weight: < 26%
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
Fraction By Weight: < 30%
OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)
CAS: 1310-58-3
RTECS: TT2100000
Fraction By Weight: < 4%
OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
COBALT HYDROXIDE
CAS: 21041-93-0
Fraction By Weight: , 1%
LITHIUM HYDROXIDE MONOHYDRATE
CAS: 1310-66-3
RTECS: OJ6307080
Fraction By Weight: < 0.02%
Hazards
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-IF THE BATTERY BECOMES OPEN,THE
CONTENTS MAY CAUSE:ACUTE-EYES:SEVERE IRRITATION & CHEMICAL
BURNS.SKIN:CHEMICAL BURNS.NI CONTACT DERMATITIS.CHRONIC
OVEREXPOSURE-CD:POSSIBLE LUNG/KIDNEY DAMAGE.NI: POSSIBLE LUNG
DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CADMIUM AND NICKEL
Effects of Overexposure:IF THE BATTERY BECOMES OPEN,THE CONTENTS MAY
CAUSE SERIOUS LOCALIZED BURNS.CONTENTS INCLUDE NI, CD, AND
POTASSIUM OR SODIUM HYDROXIDE. SEE HEALTH HAZARDS SECTION.
First Aid
First Aid:CONTACT A PHYSICIAN.EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15
MINUTES.SKIN:WASH WITH PLENTY OF WATER.MILD ACID MAY BE USED TO
NEUTRALIZE.INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.INGESTION:CONTACT A
PHYSICIAN.
Fire Fighting
Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL.
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:MILD ACID
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A DRY,COOL,WELL VENTILATED
PLACE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT BREAK OPEN BATTERY CELL. DO NOT INCINERATE OR
MUTILATE;DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT-MAY CAUSE BURNS.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS (IF BURNED).
Ventilation:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER/NEOPRENE IF BATTERY IS LEAKING
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES IF CELL BROKEN OPEN.
Other Protective Equipment:EYES WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
Chemical Properties
HCC:Z5
Appearance and Odor:EA BATTERY CELL IS A SEALED CYLINDRICAL CONTAINER
ENCLOSING CD+NI ELECTRODE+KOH
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES MAY BE RELEASED IF
INCINERATED.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND
LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.
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