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
AVEX ELECTRONICS CORP
1683 WINCHESTER ROAD
BENSALEM, PA 19020-4510
US

Emergency Phone: 215-638-3300

Info Phone: 215-638-3300

Cage: 58414

Contractor
AVEX ELECTRONICS CORP
1026 BENSALEM, PA 19020-4510 US

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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