Product ID:474353 NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY
MSDS Date:11/20/1986
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-070-7367
MSDS Number: BPRNN

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

SAFT AMERICA INC PORTABLE BATTERY DIVISION

1886 VALDOSTA, GA 31601 US

Telephone: 912-247-2331

Cage: 67237

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

CADMIUM OXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1306-19-0

RTECS: EV1925000

Fraction By Weight: 13-16%

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1027

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG(CD)/M3; 9293

NICKEL (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: 20-30%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9293

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; 9293

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: <1%

MFR SAYS INGREDIENTS 1&2 COMBINED ARE 13-16%; 3&4 COMBINED

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN: CAN CAUSE BURNS AND
PERMANENT INJURY DUE TO CAUSTIC POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE(KOH). CADMIUM
AND NICKEL AND THEIR COMPOUNDS CAN CAUSE CHRONIC HEALTH PROBLEMS
SUCH AS CANCER, KIDNEY FAILURE AND RES PIRATORY PROBLEMS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL AND CADMIUM AND THEIR COMPOUNDS
ARE KNOWN OR SUSPECT CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE AND SKIN BURNS: REDNESS, BLISTERS, TEARING,
PAIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH SKIN AND RESPIRATORY
DISORDERS MAY BE AT INCRESED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

First Aid:FLUSH WITH WATER. FOR EYE CONTACT, FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS
OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES AND CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. IF
INHALATION EXPOSURE, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR AND CONSULT A PHYSICIAN.

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL AS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDINGS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE
PRODUCTION OF HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS SUCH AS TOXIC
CADMIUM OXIDE FUMES.

Spill Release Procedures:IF BATTERY RUPTURED; NEUTRALIZE, SCOOP UP AND
PLACE IN A CONTAINER FOR LATER DISPOSAL. WEAR NEOPRENE GLOVES AND
SAFETY GLASSES.
Neutralizing Agent:5% ACETIC ACID OR VINEGAR

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN A DRY
PLACE. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT. DO NOT INCINERATE OR MUTILATE.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, RUBBER OR LATEX NITRILE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER OR PLASTIC GARMENTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID EYE/SKIN CONTACT WITH LEAKING BATTERIES.
WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING, DRINKING, OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AVOID HIGH TEMPERATURE USE. DANGEROUS FUMES OF CADMIUM OXIDE SUBLIME AT
2800F.

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:EACH BATTERY CELL IS A SEALED CYLINDRICAL CONTAINER
.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ANY SUBSTANCE WHICH WOULD CORRODE THE CASING AND CAUSE LEAKAGE OF THE
BATTERY ELECTROLYTE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES AND OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:BATTERY MAY EMIT HAZARDOUS VAPORS OF
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE AND CADMIUM AND NICKEL AND THEIR COMPOUNDS WHEN
HEATED.

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT INCINERATE. BROKEN BATTERIES OR WITH
LEAKING ELECTROLYTE CONSTITUTE HAZARDOUS WASTE. CONSULT WASTE
DISPOSAL OFFICIALS FOR ADVICE. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH NOT
ESTABLISHED.

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