Product ID:NICKEL CADMIUM STORAGE BATTERY
MSDS Date:03/05/1991
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-251-6840
MSDS Number: BPPGT

SAFT AMERICA INC. POWER SOURCES DIV.

711 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
VALDOSTA, GA 31603
US

Emergency Phone: 912-247-2331

Info Phone: 912-247-2331

Cage: 09052

SAFT AMERICA INC.

1886 VALDOSTA, GA 31602 US

Telephone: 912-247-2331

Cage: 09052

CADMIUM AND CADMIUM HYDROXIDE (AS ELECTRODE)

Fraction By Weight: 7 - 13%

OSHA PEL 0.2 MG/M3 AS CD

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3 AS CD

NICKEL AND NICKEL HYDROXIDE (AS ELECTRODE)

Fraction By Weight: 23 - 30%

OSHA PEL 1.0 MG/M3 AS NI

ACGIH TLV: 1.0 MG/M3 AS NI

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 4 - 8%

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

COBALT HYDROXIDE

CAS: 1307-86-4

RTECS: GG0904000

Fraction By Weight: 0.5 - 1%

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/M3(COBALT)

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV FOR COBALT HYDROXIDE: 0.05 MG/M3.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NONE IF BATTERY IS NOT
LEAKING/BURNING. ACUTE EXPOSURE TO FUME MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION, PULMONARY EDEMA, CHEST PAIN, COUGHING, SWEATING,
CHILLS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, WEAKNESS. POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE CAN
BURN EYES & SKIN. CHRONICEXPOSURE MAY CAUSE KIDNEY DYSFUNCTION AND
LUNG INJURY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CADMIUM & NICKEL - REASONABLY
ANTICIPATED TO BE A CARCINOGEN (NTP). NI & NI COMPOUNDS -
CARCINOGENIC TO HUMAN (IARC).
Effects of Overexposure:NONE IF BATTERY IS NOT LEAKING/BURNING. ACUTE
EXPOSURE TO FUME MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION, PULMONARY
EDEMA, CHEST PAIN, COUGHING, SWEATING, CHILLS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH,
WEAKNESS. POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE CAN BURN EYES & SKIN.
CHRONICEXPOSURE MAY CAUSE KIDNEY DYSFUNCTION AND LUNG INJURY.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DISORDERS, PROSTATE DISEASES, LIVER PROBLEMS OR
IMPAIRED KIDNEY FUNCTION MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF
THE SUBSTANCE.

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:
GET EMERGENCY MED ICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL
FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:TOXIC METAL OXIDE FUMES MAY BE EVOLVED
DURING BURNING.

Spill Release Procedures:BATTERY AND CELL CASES WILL NORMALLY CONTAIN
MATERIALS OF CONCERN. USE INDUSTRIAL ABSORBENT TO COLLECT LIQUID
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE.
Neutralizing Agent:WEAK ACID FOR POTASSIUM, NICKEL & CADMIUM HYDROXIDE

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE- AVOID BREAKING, CRUSHING OR
OTHERWISE DESTROYING THE PHYSICAL INTEGRITY OF THE CELL OR BATTERY.
Other Precautions:DO NOT INCINERATE. DO NOT TOUCH BROKEN OR LEAKING
BATTERIES. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. AVOID CONTACT WITH INNER
COMPONENTS.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS TO PROTECT AGAINST FUMES.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE
Protective Gloves:NATURAL RUBBER IF PUNCTURED CASE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES WITH OPTIONAL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, QUICK DRENCH SHOWER AND
IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:B1
Appearance and Odor:OUTER METAL CASING CONTAINS PRISMATIC CELLS WITH
ELECTROLYTES SEALED WITHIN

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT, FIRE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:METAL OXIDE FUMES

Waste Disposal Methods:CELLS AND BATTERIES MAY BE RETURNED AT SENDERS
EXPENSE TO A PERMITTED TREATMENT, STORAGE, DISPOSAL FACILITY
(TSDF). DISPOSAL MUST BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAW S AND REGULATIONS.

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