Product ID:BATTERY, STORAGE
MSDS Date:07/15/1999
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-205-3057
MSDS Number: BQKTS

MARATHON BATTERY CO

8301 IMPERIAL DRIVE
WACO, TX 76714-8233
US

Emergency Phone: 254-776-0650

Info Phone: 817-776-0650

Cage: DO446

UNITED TECHNOLOGIES INC. SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT DIV.

7016 STRATFORD, CT 06601-1381 US

Telephone: 203-386-3791

Cage: 78286

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

CADMIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 21041-95-2

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

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9293

NICKEL HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 12054-48-7

RTECS: QR7040000

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

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
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. ELECTROLYTE IS CORROSIVE
TO ALL BODY TISSUES. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION AND BURNS.
IF INCINERATED, INHALATION OF F UMES MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
IRRITATION, IRRITATION OF EYES(ACUTE). CHRONIC EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE
KIDNEY DYSFUNCTION AND LUNG INJURY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL AND CADIUM ARE LISTED UNDER IARC
AND NTP.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION, SEVERE BURNS, SKIN
ULCERATION. INHALATION: UPPER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM IRRITATION,
HEADACHE, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS. INGESTION: DIGESTIVE TRACT IRRITATION
AND BURNING SENSATION, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIARRHEA, ABDOMINAL
CRAMPS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS WITH A HISTORY OF SKIN
AND RESPIRATORY DISORDERS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED. GET
MEDICAL AT TENTION. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. SEE DOCTOR
IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Lower Limits:NOT GIVEN
Upper Limits:NOT GIVEN
Extinguishing Media:NONFLAMMABLE. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA SUITABLE FOR
SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT AND SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
FACE-PIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS MAY CAUSE
FIRE OR EXPLOSION. CADMIUM FUMES OR VAPORS ARE TOXIC AND CAN CAUSE
DEATH.

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE PERSONNEL. ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES.
VENTILATE AREA. WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT. NEUTRALIZE
CAUTIOUSLY. ABSORB IN INERT MATERIAL AND PLACE IN APPROPRIATE
DISPOSAL CONTAINER AND CO VER.
Neutralizing Agent:5% ACETIC ACID SOLUTION

Handling and Storage Precautions:HANLDE BATTERIES WITH CAUTION, AVOID
PHYSICAL DAMAGE. DO NOT INVERT, AVOID BREAKING, CRUSHING OR
OTHERWISE DESTROYING THE PHYSICAL INTEGRITY OF THE CELL OR BATTERY.
Other Precautions:IF BATTERY IS BROKEN, AVOID EYE AND SKIN CONTACT. DO
NOT BREATHE VAPORS.

Respiratory Protection:DUST OR MIST MASK WHEN HANDLING ELECTROLYTE OR A
BROKEN BATTERY.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION WHEN HANDLING THE
LIQUID INTHE BATTERY,POTASSIUM HYDROXUDE SOLUTION WEAR A DUST OR
MIST MASK
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES WHEN HANDLING ELECTROLYTE
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACESHIELD WHEN HANDLING LIQUID
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WHEN HANDLING THE LIQUID
IN THE BATTERY. EYE BATH AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:Z5
Boiling Pt:=407.2C, 765.F
B.P. Text:CADMIUM
Melt/Freeze Pt:=160.5C, 320.8F
M.P/F.P Text:CADMIUM
Vapor Pres:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Density:NOT GIVEN
Spec Gravity:8.642 CADMIUM
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT GIVEN
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS,SILVER COLOR METAL

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, NITRATES, NITRIC ACID
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Waste Disposal Methods:BATTERIES MAY BE RETURNED TO MANUFACTURER FOR
RECYCLING. PREVENT WASTE FROM CONTAMINATING SURROUNDING
ENVIRONMENT. DISCARD ANY PRODUCT, RESIDUE, DISPOSAL CONTAINER OR
LINER IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDE RAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Transport Information:THESE ARE NON-SPILLABLE UN2800 BATTERIES, AND ARE
NOT REGULATED IF THEY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF 49CFR 173.159 (D) &
IATA SPEC. PROV. A67.