BLQSM - GENERATOR
- MSDS: BLQSM
- Manufacturer: EVEREADY BATTERY COMPANY INC
- Product Name: GENERATOR
- National Stock Number: 6140-00F019673
Product Identification
Product ID:GENERATOR
MSDS Date:03/14/1991
FSC:6140
NIIN:00F019673
MSDS Number: BLQSM
Responsible Party
ST LOUIS, MO 63164-5000
US
Emergency Phone: 216-835-7368
Info Phone: 216-835-7368
Cage: 83740
Contractor
Telephone: 216-835-7368
Cage: 83740
Ingredients
CADMIUM OXIDE (HUMAN CARCINOGEN BY IARC- GROUP 1) *97-2*
CAS: 1306-19-0
RTECS: EV1930000
Fraction By Weight: 1-20%
ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/CUM
CADMIUM HYDROXIDE (SUSPECTED HUMAN CARCINOGEN BY IARC,
CAS: 21041-95-2
Fraction By Weight: 3-26%
OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/CUM (CD)
NICKEL HYDROXIDE (SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN BY NTP, IARC GROUP
CAS: 12054-48-7
RTECS: OR7040000
Fraction By Weight: 1-16%
EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS
NICKEL (SUSPECTED ANIMAL/HUMAN CARCINOGEN BY IARC GROUP 2B,
CAS: 7440-02-0
RTECS: QR5950000
Fraction By Weight: 7-17%
OSHA PEL 1 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/CUM IC
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS: 1310-58-3
RTECS: TT2100000
Fraction By Weight: 0-7%
ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/CUM (CEILING)
EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CAUSTIC SODA, LYE *97-2*
CAS: 1310-73-2
RTECS: WB4900000
Fraction By Weight: 0-7%
OSHA PEL 2 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/CUM CEILING
EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
Hazards
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGESTION: HARMFUL, CAN CAUSE CHEMICAL
BURNS OF MOUTH, ESOPHAGUS & GI TRACT. LIVER & KIDNEY DAMAGE.
INHALATION: CAN CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. SKIN:
IRRITATION/CHEMICAL BURNS, SENSITIZATION & ALLER GIC DERMATITIS.
EYES: SEVERE IRRITATION& CHEMICAL BURNS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS.
Effects of Overexposure:BURNS, SALIVATION, CHOKING, NAUSEA, VOMITING,
DIARRHEA, ABDOMINAL PAIN, DIZZINESS, FAINTNESS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS,
IRRITATION, NICKEL ITCH, RASH.
First Aid
First Aid:INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING/GIVE FOOD/DRINK. INHALATION:
REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER. EYES: FLUSH
THOROUGHLY W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION
IN ALL CASES .
Fire Fighting
Extinguishing Media:USE ANY APPROPRIATE CLASS OF EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM
ON BATTERIES OR THEIR PACKING MATERIAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA. COOL EXTERIOR OF BATTERIES IF
EXPOSED TO PREVENT RUPTURE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:BURNING NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES CAN
PRODUCE TOXIC FUMES, NICKEL, NICKEL OXIDES, CADMIUM & CADMIUM
OXIDES.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:KEEP AWAY FROM ALL CHILDREN. CHARGE ONLY
W/STANDARD HOUSEHOLD NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY CHARGERS AT SPECIFIED
RATE. DON'T OPEN BATTERY, DISPOSE IN FIRE, PUT IN BACKWARDS, MIX
W/OTHER BATTERY TYPES/SHORT CIRCUIT. MAY EXPLODE, LEAK/GET HOT &
CAUSE INJURY.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, WELL VENTILATED AREA.
ELEVATED TEMPS CAN RESULT IN SHORTENED BATTERY LIFE. DON'T OBSTRUCT
SAFETY RELEASE VENTS ON BATTERIES.
Other Precautions:PROLONGED SHORT CIRCUITS WILL CAUSE HIGH CELL TEMPS.
IMPROPER CHARGING CAN CAUSE HEAT DAMAGE/EVEN HIGH PRESSURE RUPTURE.
ENCAPSULATION OF BATTERIES WILL NOT ALLOW CELL VENTING & CAN CAUSE
HIGH PRESSUR E RUPTURE.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Ventilation:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE/NATURAL RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE, THE BATTERY IS HERMETICALLY SEALED.
THIS BATTERY IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING VERY HIGH SHORT CIRCUIT
CURRENTS.
Chemical Properties
Appearance and Odor:BATTERY
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:ELEVATED TEMPS, SHORT CIRCUITS/STATIC
SPARKS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES, NICKEL, NICKEL OXIDES,
CADMIUM & CADIUM OXIDES/HYDROGEN.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/LOCAL, STATE, & FEDERAL
REGULATIONS. D006 HAZARDOUS WASTE.
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