Product ID:NICAD STORAGE BATTERY CELL
MSDS Date:03/05/1991
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-460-2905
MSDS Number: BPTZL

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 (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-43-9

RTECS: EU9800000

Fraction By Weight: <13%

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1027

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/M3 DUST;9394

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

CADMIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 21041-95-2

Fraction By Weight: <13-16%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3 (CD FUME)

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3 (CD FUME)

NICKEL (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: <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: <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: 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: 21041-93-0

Fraction By Weight: 0.5%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT LD50 NONE STATED
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE, NO
EXPOSURE TO HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS EXISTS. IF INCINERATED, INHALATION
OF FUMES MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM IRRITATION TO PULMONARY
EDEMA; CHRONIC EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE K IDNEY DYSFUNCTION AND LUNG
INJURY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CADMIUM AND NICKEL ARE REASONABLY
ANTICIPATED TO BE CARCINOGENIC (NTP). NICKEL CARCINOGENIC TO HUMAN
(IARC)
Effects of Overexposure:IF INCINERATED, CHEST PAIN, COUGHING, SWEATING
CHILLS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH AND WEAKNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:IF INCINERATED, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
DISORDERS, PROSTATE DISORDERS, LIVER AND KIDNEY DISORDERS.

First Aid:IF CONTACT WITH POTASSIUM OR SODIUM HYDROXIDE ELECTROLYTE,
FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES AND CONTACT PHYSICIAN. IF INHALED,
REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE AND CONTACT PHYSICIAN.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT AND SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
FACE-PIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:TOXIC METAL OXIDE FUMES MAY BE EVOLVED
DURING BURNING.

Spill Release Procedures:UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE, HAZARDOUS
COMPONENTS WILL NOT BE RELEASED. IF POTASSIUM OR SODIUM HYDROXIDE
ELECTROLYTE IS SPILLED, NEUTRALIZED WITH MILD ACID THEN FLUSH WITH
WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:MILD ACID

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREAK OPEN BATTERY CASE; DO NOT
MUTILATE OR SHORT CIRCUIT CASE; DO NOT INCINERATE.
Other Precautions:USE ADEQUATE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION WHEN HANDLING
THE LIQUID IN THE BATTERY, I.E., POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION. IF
CASE IS BROKEN OPEN, ELECTROLYTE IS CORROSIVE ON CONTACT.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS TO PROTECT AGAINST FUMES
Ventilation:GOOD ROOM VENTILATION IS REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:IF INVOLVED IN FIRE, FULL PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:FOLLOWING CONTACT WITH INTERNAL BATTERY
COMPONENTS, WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING, DRINKING OR
SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE GIVEN BY THE MANUFACTURER.

HCC:B1
Appearance and Odor:PRISMATIC NYLON CASE WHICH COMPLETELY SEALS THE
COMPONENTS WITHIN.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
GENERAL STORAGE PROCEDURES FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTABLE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE STATED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:METAL OXIDE FUMES MAY BE EVOLVED AT
TEMPERATURES ABOVE MELTING POINT.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER. IF
DISCARDED, TREAT AS RCRA HAZARDOUS WASTE. DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS.

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