BPCCR - NICKEL-CADMIUM SEALED CELL BATTERY
- MSDS: BPCCR
- Manufacturer: AVEX ELECTRONICS CORP
- Product Name: NICKEL-CADMIUM SEALED CELL BATTERY
- National Stock Number: 6140-01-123-8894
Product Identification
Product ID:NICKEL-CADMIUM SEALED CELL BATTERY
MSDS Date:08/17/1992
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-123-8894
MSDS Number: BPCCR
Responsible Party
BENSALEM, PA 19020-4510
US
Emergency Phone: 215-638-3300
Info Phone: 215-638-3300
Cage: 58414
Contractor
Telephone: 215-638-1515
Cage: 58414
Ingredients
NICKEL (SARA III)
CAS: 7440-02-0
RTECS: QR5950000
OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9293
CADMIUM (SARA III)
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
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)
CAS: 1310-58-3
RTECS: TT2100000
OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9293
EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
Hazards
LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:BELOW IS WRITTEN FOR WHEN BATTERY
LEAKS. IRRITATION OF NOSE AND THROAT, SWEATING CHILLS, SHORTNESS OF
BREATH, WEAKNESS, LOCAL DERMATITIS, NAUSEA, COUGHING, CHEST PAINS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL OR CADMIUM COMPOUNDS ARE LISTED
BY IARC AND NTP AS CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE, SKIN & RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION,
SHORTNESS OF BREATH, NAUSEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
First Aid
First Aid:INHALED: REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. INGESTED: INDUCE VOMITING IF
CONSCIOUS, SEE A PHYSICIAN. SKIN OR EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15
MINUTES.
Fire Fighting
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING IF INVOLVED IN A
FIRE.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:COLLECT THE SPILLED MATERIAL AND PLACE IT IN
PLASTIC-LINED CONTAINER. HEPA VACUUMING IS PREFERRED. FLUSH SPILL
AREA WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, WELL VENTILATED AREA.
ELEVATED TEMPERATURES CAN RESULT IN SHORTENED BATTERY LIFE.
PROLONGED SHORT CIRCUIT WILL DISCHARGE BATTERY.
Other Precautions:DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING HOME. SHOWER AND
CHANGE OR WEAR COVERALLS.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Ventilation:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Protective Gloves:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES (BATTERY IS OPEN/LEAKING)
Other Protective Equipment:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
Chemical Properties
HCC:Z5
Appearance and Odor:BATTERY.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:GENERAL STORAGE PROCEDURE FOR HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTABLE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:METAL OXIDE FUMES MAY BE EVOLVED AT
TEMPERATURES ABOVE MELTING POINT.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN LANDFILL OR APROPRIEATE INCINERATION
FACILITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.
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