Product ID:BB-287/10189465, NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY
MSDS Date:03/15/1991
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-454-8261
MSDS Number: BMWHV

BREN-TRONICS INC

10 BRAYTON CT
COMMACK, NY 11725-3104
US

Emergency Phone: 516-499-5155

Info Phone: 516-499-5155

Cage: 51828

BREN-TRONICS INC

COMMACK, NY 11725-3104 US

Telephone: 631-499-5155

Cage: 51828

NICKEL AND NICKEL HYDROXIDE (AS ELECTRODE) (20-30% AS NI)

Fraction By Weight: 13 - 29%

OSHA PEL 1.0 MG/M3 AS NI

ACGIH TLV: 1.0 MG/M3 AS NI

CADMIUM AND CADMIUM HYDROXIDE (AS ELECTRODE) (13-15% AS CD)

Fraction By Weight: 11 - 26%

OSHA PEL 0.2 MG/M3 AS CD

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3 AS CD

COBALT & COBALT HYDROXIDE (1-2% AS CO)

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3 (AS CO)

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 (AS CO)

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III) (2-4% AS DRY KOH)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: <3%

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:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE AND CHRONIC- THESE CHEMICALS ARE
CONTAINED IN A SEALED CAN. RISK OF EXPOSURE OCCURS ONLY IF THE
BATTERY IS MECHANICALLY OR ELECTRICALLY ABUSED. MOST LIKELY, RISK
IS WHEN A CELL LEAKS. KOH IS CAU STIC AND SKIN CONTACT CAN CAUSE
IRRITATION OR BURNS. EYE CONTACT WITH KOH MAY CAUSE PERMANENT
INJURY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS NICKEL AND CADMIUM.
Effects of Overexposure:THESE CHEMICALS ARE CONTAINED IN A SEALED CAN.
RISK OF EXPOSURE OCCURS ONLY IF THE BATTERY IS MECHANICALLY OR
ELECTRICALLY ABUSED. MOST LIKELY, RISK IS WHEN A CELL LEAKS. KOH IS
CAUSTIC AND SKIN CONTA CT CAN CAUSE IRRITATION OR BURNS. EYE
CONTACT WITH KOH MAY CAUSE PERMANENT INJURY.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.EYE/SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.HOLD EYELIDS OPEN.INHALED:REMOVE
TO FRESH AIR & PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED.ORAL:CALL A PHYSICIAN
IMMED IATELY.

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS WHEN A LARGE NUMBER OF CELLS ARE INVOLVED.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY BURST WHEN SUBJECT TO EXTREME HEAT.
CADMIUM FUMES MAY BE RELEASED DURING BURNING.

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID SKIN AND EYE CONTACT. COLLECT ALL
RELEASED MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC BAG FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. EACH CELL IS
A SEALED CONTAINER ENCLOSING A NICKEL ELECTRODE, A CADMIUM
ELECTRODE AND A POTASSIUM HYDROXI DE ELECTROLYTE.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE- STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.
DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT. USE PROPER BATTERY CHARGER.
Other Precautions:AVOID INCINERATION OR MUTILATION. USE BATTERY IN
PROPER EQUIPMENT. OBSERVE CORRECT POLARITY. DO NOT TOUCH A BROKEN
BATTERY. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.

Respiratory Protection:AS IN ANY FIRE SITUATION, USE NIOSH APPROVED
SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA).
Ventilation:GOOD GENERAL VENTILATION IS SUFFICIENT FOR MOST CONDITIONS
(10 ROOM VOLUMES PER HOUR).
Protective Gloves:WHEN HANDLING LEAKING BATTERIES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR
FOOTWEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:N1

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES. DO NOT HEAT OR
DISASSEMBLE. DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY BURST OR RELEASE TOXIC MATERIALS
SUCH AS CADMIUM OXIDE FUMES/VAPORS/DUST. DO NOT INCINERATE OR
MUTILATE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT INCINERATE. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH
ALL LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. SMALL QUANTITIES ARE
USUALLY ALLOWED IN HOUSEHOLD TRASH.

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