Product ID:NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY
MSDS Date:11/20/1986
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-046-4286
MSDS Number: BNKRQ

SAFT AMERICA INC PORTABLE BATTERY DIVISION

711 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
VALDOSTA, GA 31601
US

Emergency Phone: 912-247-2331

Info Phone: 912-247-2331

Preparer: BETH SNYDER

Cage: 67237

TNR TECHNICAL INC.

ALTAMOUNT SPRINGS, FL 31601 US

Telephone: 912-247-2331

Cage: 3X184

CADMIUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-43-9

RTECS: EU9800000

Fraction By Weight: 13-16%

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1027

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/M3 DUST;9394

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

NICKEL (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: 20-30%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192

NICKEL HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 12054-48-7

RTECS: QR7040000

Fraction By Weight: <20-30%

OSHA PEL 1 MG NI/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG NI/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

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

SODIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

Fraction By Weight: 2-4%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

COBALT HYDROXIDE

CAS: 21041-93-0

Fraction By Weight: 0.5-1%

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE OR SODIUM HYDROXIDE (EITHER BUT NOT

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

Fraction By Weight: 2-4%

CADMIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 21041-95-2

Fraction By Weight: <13-16%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3 (CD FUME)

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3 (CD FUME)

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) NONE REPORTED
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CADMIUM MAY CAUSE LUNG OR KIDNEY
DAMAGE. NICKEL MAY CAUSE LUNG DAMAGE.
Effects of Overexposure:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE MAY BURN
TISSUE CONTACTED. NICKEL MAY CAUSE DERMATITIS UPON CONTACT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:MANUFACTURER STATE UNKNOWN.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. CONTACT A PHYSICIAN.
SKIN: WASH WITH LARGE VOLUMES OF WATER. A MILD ACID MAY BE USED TO
NEUTRALIZE. INGESTION: CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. INHALATION:
REMOV E TO FRESH AIR. CONTACT A PHYSICIAN.

Extinguishing Media:SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING MATERIALS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
POSITIVE PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:TOXIC CADMIUM OXIDE FUMES MAY BE RELEASED
DURING BURNING.

Spill Release Procedures:FLUSH ELECTROLYTE SPILLS WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE GIVEN BY THE MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREAK OPEN BATTERY CELL.
Other Precautions:DO NOT INCINERATE OR MUTILATE; DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT
AS IT MAY CAUSE BURNS.

Respiratory Protection:UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE, RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION IS NOT REQUIRED. NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SELF-
Ventilation:NONE
Protective Gloves:WHEN HANDLING LEAKING BATTERIES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WHEN HANDLING LEAKERS.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE STATED BY THE MANUFACTURE.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE STATED BY THE MANUFACTURE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:EACH BATTERY IS A SEALED CYLINDRICAL CONTAINER
ENCLOSING THE ELECTRODE.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE STATED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE STATED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES MAY BE RELEASED IF
INCINERATED.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.

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