Product ID:SECONDARY BATTERY,NICAD
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-187-4734
MSDS Number: BKBWB

AVEX ELECTRONICS CORP

1683 WINCHESTER ROAD
BENSALEM, PA 19020
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

CADMIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 21041-95-2

Fraction By Weight: SEE #1%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3 (CD FUME)

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3 (CD FUME)

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

LITHIUM HYDROXIDE MONOHYDRATE

CAS: 1310-66-3

RTECS: OJ6307080

Fraction By Weight: 0.4%

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN: CAN CAUSE BURNS AND
PERMANENT INJURY DUE TO CAUSTIC POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE(KOH). CADMIUM
AND NICKEL AND THEIR COMPOUNDS CAN CAUSE CHRONIC HEALTH PROBLEMS
SUCH AS CANCER, RENAL FAILURE AND RESP IRATORY PROBLEMS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL AND CADMIUM AND THEIR COMPOUNDS
ARE KNOWN OR SUSPECT CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE AND SKIN BURNS FROM POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE.
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISORDERS AND CANCERS FROM LONG TERM EFFECTS
OF HEAVY METAL POISONING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH SKIN AND RESPIRATORY
DISORDERS MAY BE AT INCRESED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

First Aid:FLUSH WITH WATER. FOR EYE CONTACT, FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS
OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES AND CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. IF
INHALATION EXPOSURE, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR AND CONSULT A PHYSICIAN.

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL AS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDINGS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. COOL
FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS. BATTERIES CAN EXPLODE
IF EXPOSED TO EXCESS HEAT.

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID EYE AND SKIN CONTACT WHEN DISCARDING
USED BATTERIES.
Neutralizing Agent:5% ACETIC ACID OR VINEGAR

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN A DRY
PLACE.
Other Precautions:AIR BREATHER UNITS ARE NEEDED IF MATERIALS ARE
INCINERATED. INCINERATION IS NOT RECOMMENDED.

Respiratory Protection:NO SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS UNLESS AT HIGH
TEMPERATURE IN WHICH CASE AIR BREATHER UNITS ARE REQUIRED.
Ventilation:NO SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, RUBBER OR LATEX NITRILE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER OR PLASTIC GARMENTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID EYE/SKIN CONTACT WITH LEAKING BATTERIES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AVOID HIGH TEMPERATURE USE. DANGEROUS FUMES OF CADMIUM OXIDE SUBLIME AT
2800F

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:8.15-8.64
Appearance and Odor:BATTERY

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID DIRECT CONTACT OF CELL WITH METAL OBJECTS TO PREVENT SHORT
CIRCUITS UNTIL READY TO USE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER SOURCES
OF IGNITION, CONTACT OF CELL WITH ANYTHING METALLIC
Hazardous Decomposition Products:BATTERY MAY EMIT HAZARDOUS VAPORS OF
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE AND CADMIUM AND NICKEL AND THEIR COMPOUNDS WHEN
HEATED.

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT INCINERATE. BROKEN BATTERIES OR WITH
LEAKING ELECTROLYTE CONSTITUTE HAZARDOUS WASTE. CONSULT WASTE
DISPOSAL OFFICIALS FRO ADVICE.

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