Product ID:PB-90
MSDS Date:07/06/1990
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-131-9337
MSDS Number: BNPWP

GATES ENERGY PRODUCTS (FORMERLY GE)

GAINESVILLE, FL 32602
US

Emergency Phone: 904-462-3911

Info Phone: 904-462-3911

Cage: 19209

ENERGIZER POWER SYSTEMS (FORMALLY GATES ENERGY PRODUCTS

147114 GAINESVILLE, FL 32614-7114 US

Telephone: 904-462-3911

Cage: 19209

NICKEL.OSHA PEL FOR METAL & INSOLUBLE COMPOUNDS.ACGIH TLV

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

OSHA PEL 1 MG(NI)/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG(NI)/M3

CADMIUM.ACGIH TLV FOR TOTAL DUST.0.002 MG(CD)/M3 RESP

CAS: 7440-43-9

RTECS: EU9800000

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1027

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/M3 DUST;9394

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

COBALT.ACGIH TLV AND OSHA PEL FOR METAL,DUST,AND FUME.

CAS: 7440-48-4

RTECS: GF8750000

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3;AS CO

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3;DUST 9293

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3 C

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 C

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

FOR CARCIN IN HUM;SUFF EVID FOR CARCIN IN

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

ACGIH

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

THIS ITEM IS INCLUDED IN HMIS PRIMARILY TO AID IN

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CONTACT WITH BATTERY CONTENTS MAY
CAUSE CORROSIVE EYE DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKLE & CERTAIN NICKLE CMPDS:SUSP HUM
CARCINOGEN/KNOWN ANIM CARCINOGEN (NTP,1989).KNOWN TO CAUSE CANCER
(SEE SUPP DATA)
Effects of Overexposure:EYES:NONE KNOWN OR EXPECTED UNDER NORMAL USE
CONDITIONS.SKIN:NONE KNOWN OR EXPECTED UNDER NORMAL USE
CONDITIONS.CONTACT WITH BATTERY CONTENTS MAY CAUSE SKIN
IRRITATION.INGESTION/INHALATION:NONE KNOWN OR EXPECTED UNDER
NORMAL USE CONDITIONS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:N/K

First Aid:EYES:NONE REQUIRED FOR PRODUCT.IF EYE CONTACT WITH BATTERY
CONTENTS OCCURS,FLUSH THOROUGHLY WITH RUNNING WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES,HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN.GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION.SKIN:NONE
REQUI RED FOR PRODUCT.IF BATTERY CONTENTS CONTACT SKIN,WASH
AFFECTED AREA THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER.GET MEDICAL ATTENTION
IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS.INGESTION/INHALATION:NONE REQUIRED FOR
PRODUCT.

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL,FOAM,CARBON DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS OPERATING IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE AND FULL FIRE
FIGHTING PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CADMIUM,NICKEL AND COBALT FUMES MAY BE
EVOLVED IN FIRE SITUATIONS.HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:OXIDES
OF CARBON AND METALLIC OXIDES UPON BURNING.

Spill Release Procedures:RECOVER PRODUCT AND PLACE IN A SUITABLE
CONTAINER FOR REUSE OR DISPOSAL.AVOID CONDITIONS THAT MAY CAUSE
SHORT-CIRCUITING.IF BATTERY CONTENTS ARE RELEASED,DO NOT TOUCH
SPILLED MATERIAL.TAKE UP WITH SAN D/OTHER ABSORBENT.PLACE IN
CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:N/K

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY PLACE.HANDLE SO AS
TO AVOID EYE CONTACT AND EXCESSIVE OR REPEATED SKIN CONTACT.DO NOT
PUNCTURE/MUTILATE/INCIN.PROD MAY (SEE SUPP)
Other Precautions:DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT.MAY CAUSE THERMAL BURN OR SERVE
AS IGNITION SOURCE IN FLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.AVOID
INHALATION OF DUSTS AND VAPORS.WEAR APPROPRIATE SKIN AND EYE
PROTECTION.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE.
Ventilation:NONE REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE.
Protective Gloves:NONE REQD UNDER NORMAL USE CONDITIONS.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:N/K
Work Hygienic Practices:N/K
Supplemental Safety and Health
HNDLG/STOR PREC:BURST RELEASING HAZ MATL.EXPLAN OF CARCIN:(CAL PROP
65,1989).NI & NI CMPDS:SUFF EVID FOR CARCIN IN HUM & ANIM
(IARC,1987).NI METAL:ACGIH A1=CONFIRMED HUM CARCINOGEN (INT CHG
LIST 1990- 91).CD & CERTAIN CD CMPDS:SUSP HUM CARCINOGEN/KNOWN
ANIMAL CARCINOGEN (NTP,1989).CD & CD CMPDS:LIMITED EVID (SEE ING 5)

Appearance and Odor:SEALED METALLIC CYLINDER.ODORLESS.ARTICLE
(BATTERY).

Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO HUMID
CONDITIONS OR EXCESSIVE HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF CARBON AND METALLIC OXIDES
UPON BURNING.CADMIUM,NICKEL,AND COBALT FUMES MAY BE EVOLVED IN FIRE
SITUATIONS.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
FEDERAL,STATE,& LOCAL REGULATIONS.COORDINATION W/ SUPPORTING
INSTALLATION &/OR MACOM ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATION PRIOR TO
DISPOSAL IS RECOMMENDED TO DETERMINE APPROP RIATE DISPOSAL METHODS
.DO NOT INCINERATE.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.