Product ID:NI-CAD BATTERY PACK (13.2 V), 3600064-1,MA
MSDS Date:05/11/1993
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-220-5343
MSDS Number: BQWHP

RACAL COMMUNICATIONS INC

5 RESEARCH PL
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850-3213
US

Emergency Phone: 301-948-4420

Info Phone: 301-948-4420

Cage: 23386

RACAL COMMUNICATIONS INC

ROCKVILLE, MD 20850-3213 US

Telephone: 301-948-4420

Cage: 23386

13-15

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 NOT ESTABLISHED.

ACGIH TLV: NOT ESTABLISHED.

20-30

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

Fraction By Weight: 2-4% DRY

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

1-2 AS

CAS: 7440-48-4

RTECS: GF8750000

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3;AS CO

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3;DUST 9293

COBALT HYDROXIDE

CAS: 1307-86-4

RTECS: GG0904000

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/M3(COBALT)

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT RELEVANT
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE AND CHRONIC- ELECTROLYTE
(POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE) FROM LEAKER IS CAUSTIC. CONTACT WITH EYES OR
SKIN CAN CAUSE IRRITATION AND BURNS. FUMES ARE TOXIC AND HARMFUL IF
INHALED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS CADMIUM [7440-43-9] WHICH IS
LISTED BY NTP AND IARC AND REGULATED BY OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN. ALSO
NICKEL.
Effects of Overexposure:ELECTROLYTE (POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE) FROM LEAKER
IS CAUSTIC. CONTACT WITH EYES OR SKIN CAN CAUSE IRRITATION AND
BURNS. FUMES ARE TOXIC AND HARMFUL IF INHALED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
DISORDERS OR EYE PROBLEMS OR IMPAIRED RESPIRATORY FUNCTION MAY BE
MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THE PRODUCT'S DUSTS, VAPORS OR
FUMES.

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:UNLIKELY.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL
FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY BURST WHEN SUBJECT TO EXTREME HEAT OR
FIRE, RELEASING CADMIUM FUME WHICH IS TOXIC AND CAN CAUSE DEATH.

Spill Release Procedures:BATTERY AND CELL CASES WILL NORMALLY CONTAIN
MATERIALS OF CONCERN. USE INDUSTRIAL ABSORBENT TO COLLECT LIQUID
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE. AVOID SKIN AND EYE CONTACT.
Neutralizing Agent:WEAK ACID FOR POTASSIUM, NICKEL & CADMIUM HYDROXIDE

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL PLACE. DO NOT
ELECTRICALLY SHORT CIRCUIT. USE PROPER BATTERY CHARGER. AVOID
BREAKING, CRUSHING OR BURNING BATTERIES.
Other Precautions:AVOID INCINERATION OR MUTILATION. DO NOT TOUCH BROKEN
OR LEAKING BATTERIES. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED MIST OR DUST MASK WHEN
HANDLING BROKEN OR LEAKING BATTERIES. WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS IN EMERGENCIES.
Ventilation:ROOM VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:RUBBER WHEN HANDLING LEAKERS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES RECOMMENDED
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, QUICK DRENCH SHOWER
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:Z5
Spec Gravity:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:NOT RELEVANT
Appearance and Odor:PLASTIC HOUSING, 9.45" X 2.09" X 3.59", MAXIMUM
WEIGHT 4 LBS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NOT KNOWN
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT, FIRE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC CADMIUM FUME

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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