Product ID:NICKEL-CADMIUM SEALED CELL BATTERY
MSDS Date:02/28/1991
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-153-3910
MSDS Number: BQLZJ

SAFT AMERICA INC PRIMARY BATTERY DIVISION

711-A INDUSTRIAL BLVD
VALDOSTA, GA 31603
US

Emergency Phone: 912-247-2331

Info Phone: 912-247-2331

Cage: 01306

SAFT AMERICA INC PRIMARY BATTERY DIVISION

1886 VALDOSTA, GA 31601-6512 US

Telephone: 912-247-2331

Cage: 01306

CADMIUM (SARA III)-TOTAL PERCENTAGE OF INGREDIENTS 1, 2 AND

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

Fraction By Weight: SEE #1%

OSHA PEL NOT ESTABLISHED.

ACGIH TLV: NOT ESTABLISHED.

CADMIUM OXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1306-19-0

RTECS: EV1925000

Fraction By Weight: SEE #1%

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1027

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

NICKEL (SARA III) - TOTAL PERCENTAGE OF INGREDIENTS 4, 5

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

Fraction By Weight: SEE #4%

OSHA PEL 1 MG NI/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG NI/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

NICKEL OXIDE

CAS: 1313-99-1

RTECS: QR8400000

Fraction By Weight: SEE #4%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3 AS NI

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3 AS NI

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 225 CADMIUM & CD(OH)2
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-VAPOR/DUST MAY CAUSE IRRITATION,
DRYNESS OF MOUTH & THROAT,HEADACHE,NAUSEA,DIZZINESS,UPPER
RESPIRATORY TRACT/LUNG DAMAGE.MAY BE FATAL.CHRONIC-LOW LEVEL
EXPOSURE OF CD COMPOUNDS IN AIR MAY CAUSE IRREVERSIBLE LUNG
INJURY,KIDNEY DISEASE& OTHER ADVERSE EFFECTS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CADMIUM
[7440-43-9], AN OSHA REGULATED CARCINOGEN AND NICKEL REGULATED BY
NTP AND IARC.
Effects of Overexposure:VAPOR/DUST MAY CAUSE IRRITATION, DRYNESS OF
MOUTH & THROAT, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS, UPPER RESPIRATORY
TRACT/LUNG DAMAGE. MAY BE FATAL. MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
DISORDERS, PROSTATE DISORDERS, LIVER AND KIDNEY DISORDERS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
DISORDERS OR EYE PROBLEMS OR IMPAIRED KIDNEY OR RESPIRATORY
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:IF
CONSCIOUS,INDUCE VOMITING.GET EMERGENCY MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CO2, FOAM/DRY CHEMICAL. WATER SPRAY
MAY BE USED TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL.
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:CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS MAY CAUSE
FIRE OR EXPLOSION. CADMIUM FUMES OR VAPORS ARE TOXIC AND CAN CAUSE
DEATH.

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN THE SPILL. COLLECT THE SPILLED
MATERIAL AND PLACE IN A PLASTIC-LINED CONTAINER. HEPA VACUUMING IS
PREFERRED. WASH THE AREA WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:WEAK ACID

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 BATTERIES.
WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. DO NOT GENERATE DUST. DO NOT
BREATHE DUST.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED DUST MASK WHEN HANDLING THE
BROKEN BATTERIES.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION WHEN HANDLING THE
BROKEN BATTERIES.
Protective Gloves:NATURAL RUBBER (BROKEN BATTERIES)
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES (FOR BROKEN BATTERIES)
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
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

HCC:B1
Spec Gravity:1.6
Appearance and Odor:ORANGE-BLACK (NICKEL HYDROXIDE), SILVER METAL(CD,
NI)

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, NITRIC ACID
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT, FIRE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CADMIUM OXIDE FUMES/VAPORS/DUST

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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