Product ID:SECONDARY BATTERY, NICAD
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-260-7394
MSDS Number: BJZMB

AVEX ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

1683 WINCHESTER RD
BENSALEM, PA 19020-4510
US

Emergency Phone: 800-345-1295

Info Phone: 800-345-1295

Cage: 58414

AVEX ELECTRONICS CORP

1026 BENSALEM, PA 19020-4510 US

Telephone: 215-638-1515

Cage: 58414

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 MONOHYDRATE

CAS: 1310-66-3

RTECS: OJ6307080

Fraction By Weight: <0.4%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS UNKNOWN.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR
ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. MATERIAL IS IRRITANT TO TISSUE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL AND CADMIUM ARE LISTED BY IARC
AND NTP.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, BURNING SENSATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE NOTED.

First Aid:EYES/SKIN:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER.REMO CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING.SEE DOCTOR. INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.INGESTION:
DRINK 1-2 GLASSES OF WATER.SEE DOCTOR.

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCB &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
SPRAY TO CO NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE PRODUCTI
OF HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS. BATTERY CAN EXPLODE WHEN
SUBJECTED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT.

Spill Release Procedures:COVER SPILL WITH SOLID NEUTRALIZER ABSORBER.
PUT NEUTRALIZED MATERIAL IN LINED DISPOSAL CONTAINER. FLUSH RESIDUE
WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:BORIC ACID, DILUTE ACETIC ACID.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID DIRECT CONTACT OF CELL WITH
METAL OBJECTS TO PREVENT SHORT CIRCUITS. USE RECOMMENDED CHARGE
RATES.STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT SEAL IN AIRTIGHT OR WATERTIGHT CONTAINERS OR
COMPARTMENTS. FULL ENCAPSULATION (POTTING) OF BATTERIES WILL
PREVENT VENTING RESULTING IN POSSIBLE EXPLOSION.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:NORMAL ROOM VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:AS REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:AS REQUIRED.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR
FOOTWEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. DO NOT GET ON SKIN OR IN EYES.
THIS MSDS APPLIES TO MATERIAL IN SOLUTION. SOLID MATERIAL IS AN
INHALATION HAZARD IN THE FORM OF DUST AND REQUIRES MECHANICAL VENTI
LATION AND USE OF NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:8.15-8.64
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:NOT NOTED.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE NOTED.

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
APPLICAB FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

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