Product ID:BATTERY,STORAGE WITH LIQUID CAUSTIC POTASH
MSDS Date:11/01/1983
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-963-4979
MSDS Number: BKBYL

EVEREADY BATTERY CO INC

CHECKERBOARD SQ
ST LOUIS, MO 63164
US

Emergency Phone: 417-625-3333, 1-800-526-4727

Info Phone: 417-625-3333

Preparer: BETH SYNDER

Cage: 83740

UNION CARBIDE CORP.

WESTLAKE, OH 44145-2536 US

Telephone: 216-835-7368

Cage: 5W291

CADMIUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-43-9

RTECS: EU9800000

Fraction By Weight: <16%

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1027

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/M3 DUST;9394

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

NICKEL (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: <30%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192

NICKEL HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 12054-48-7

RTECS: QR7040000

Fraction By Weight: <30%

OSHA PEL 1 MG NI/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG NI/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 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:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE
PRODUCTION OF HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS SUCH AS TOXIC
CADMIUM OXIDE FUMES.

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
BATTERIES OF THIS NSN HAVE ENTERED THE SUPPLY SYSTEM WHICH WERE
MANUFACTURED BY BARTA OF W. GERMANY AND IMPORTED BY UNION CARBIDE
BATTERY DIVISION WHICH IS NOW KNOWN AS EVEREADY BATTERY. DGSC HAS
NO READILY AVAILABLE RECORD OF THIS PURCHASE.

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:271F,133C
Vapor Pres:39 MM KOH
Spec Gravity:1.45 KOH
Appearance and Odor:EACH BATTERY CELL IS A SEALED CYLINDRICAL CONTAINER
ENCLOSING THE ELECTROLYTES.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ANY SUBSTANCE WHICH WOULD CORRODE THE CASING AND CAUSE LEAKAGE OF THE
BATTERY ELECTROLYTE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES AND OPEN FLAMES
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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