Product ID:NICKEL-CADMIUM SEALED CELL BATTERY
MSDS Date:02/28/1991
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-077-9447
MSDS Number: BMDVF

SAFT AMERICA INC POWER SOURCES DIV

711 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
VALDOSTA, GA 31603
US

Emergency Phone: 912-247-2331

Info Phone: 912-247-2331

Cage: 09052

SEMCO INC

HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801-5329 US

Telephone: 205-883-2183

Cage: 27784

CADMIUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-43-9

RTECS: EU9800000

Fraction By Weight: <20%

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1027

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/M3 DUST;9394

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

CADMIUM OXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1306-19-0

RTECS: EV1925000

Fraction By Weight: <20%

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1027

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG(CD)/M3; 9293

CADMIUM HYDROXIDE

Fraction By Weight: <20%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3 (CD FUME)

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3 (CD FUME)

NICKEL (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192

NICKEL HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 12054-48-7

RTECS: QR7040000

OSHA PEL 1 MG NI/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG NI/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

NICKEL OXIDE

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3 (NI DUST)

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3 (NI DUST)

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY
TRACT, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION. EYES- IRRITATION. SKIN-
IRRITATION. INGESTION- GI TRACT IRRITATION. CHRONIC: DERMATITIS,
LUNG INJURY, LUNG CANCER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL IS LISTED BY IARC AND NTP AS A
CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: COUGHING, SHORTNESS OF BREATH,
WEAKNESS, CHEST PAIN, SWEATING CHILLS. EYES: REDNESS, TEARING.
SKIN: REDNESS. RASH, ITCHING. INGESTION: NAUSEA, VOMITING,
DIARRHEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING SKIN AND RESPIRATORY
DISORDERS MAY BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE TO METALS DUSTS.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESUSCITATE IF NEEDED. EYES:
FLUSH WITH LOTS OF WATER. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER.
INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING. SEE DOCTOR. SEE DOCTOR IF ANY SYMPTOMS
PERSIST.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN SPILL. COLLECT SPILL AND PLACE IN
CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. HEPA VACUMING OF DUST IS PREFFERED. MOP OR
RINSE AREA OF SPILL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

Handling and Storage Precautions:WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WHEN
USING OR HANDLING.
Other Precautions:AVOID PRODUCING DUST.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST IF
DUST IS BEING PRODUCED.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:WORK GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
HEALTH AND OTHER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE GENERALLY FOR THE METAL DUSTS
OF THE INGREDIENTS. IN NORMAL USE; DUSTS ARE NOT GENERATED.

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.6
Solubility in Water:INSOLUABLE
Appearance and Odor:5 X 3 INCH BATTERY, 22 CELLS, 20 VOLT

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:METAL OXIDE FUMES

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER. DISPOSE OF
IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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