BQNKM - NICAD BATTERY, SEALED

  • MSDS: BQNKM
  • Manufacturer: ALEXANDER MFG CO
  • Product Name: NICAD BATTERY, SEALED
  • National Stock Number: 6140-01-332-8124
Product Identification

Product ID:NICAD BATTERY, SEALED
MSDS Date:04/01/1992
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-332-8124
MSDS Number: BQNKM

Responsible Party
ALEXANDER MFG CO.
1511 S. GARFIELD PL
MASON CITY, IA 50401-5662
US

Emergency Phone: 515-423-8955

Info Phone: 515-423-1161

Cage: 56469

Contractor
ALEXANDER TECHNOLOGIES INC
1508 MASON CITY, IA 50401 US

Telephone: 515-423-1161/8955

Cage: 56469

Ingredients

NICKEL & NICKEL HYDROXIDE

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: 20-30%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9293


CADMIUM & CADMIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 7440-43-9

RTECS: EU9800000

Fraction By Weight: 13-15%

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1027

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/M3 DUST;9394

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

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ALEXANDER MFG. CO. CONSIDERS THIS
BATTERY AN ARTICLE AS DEFINED IN 29 CFR 1910-1200 SECTION (C).
FURTHER, THIS ARTICLE (BATTERY) DOES NOT RELEASE OR OTHERWISE
RESULT IN EXPOSURE TO A HAZARDOUS CHEMICA L UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF
YOUR INTENDEDUSE. EACH CELL OF THE BATTERY IS A SEALED CONTAINER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:UNDER NORMAL USE, BATTERY DOES NOT RELEASE
TOXIC MATERIAL.

First Aid

First Aid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IF
LARGE QUANTITIES OF BATTERIES ARE ON FIRE. WAREHOUSE OR DEPOT TYPE
STORAGE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CADMIUM FUMES MAY BE RELEASED DURING
BURNING.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:ELECTROLYTE, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE IS CAUSTIC.
DO NOT ALLOW SKIN OR EYE CONTACT. FLUSH WITH WATER. THERE IS ONLY A
TRACE AMOUNT OF POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE AVAILABLE IN THE BATTERY.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT INCINERATE OR MUTILATE; MAY
BURST RELEASING TOXIC MATERIAL.
Other Precautions:DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT THE BATTERY, IT MAY CAUSE BURNS
WHEN IN CONTACT WITH THE SKIN OR EYES.

Exposure Controls

Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

Chemical Properties

HCC:Z5
Solubility in Water:MAY SHORT CIRCUIT
Appearance and Odor:BATTERY.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:BURNING (FIRE), RUPTURING.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CADMIUM FUMES MAY BE RELEASED DURING A
FIRE.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL 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.