Product ID:BATTERY STORAGE,NI-CAD
MSDS Date:10/21/1986
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-142-8488
MSDS Number: BRKKH

SAFT AMERICA INC., POWER SOURCES DIV.

711 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
VALDOSTA, GA 31603
US

Emergency Phone: 912-247-2331

Info Phone: 912-247-2331

Preparer: DGSC-SSH

Cage: 09052

SAFT AMERICA INC.

1886 VALDOSTA, GA 31602 US

Telephone: 912-247-2331

Cage: 09052

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

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

NICKEL (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192

NON-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT KNOWN
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NONE. IF BATTERY IS BROKEN OR LEAKING,
ELECTROLYTE (LIQUID) IS CORROSIVE TO ALL BODY TISSUES. CADMIUM AND
NICKEL, THE ELECTRODE MATERIALS ARE CARCINOGENIC.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS C [7440-43-9] WHICH IS
LISTED BY NTP AND IARC AND REGULATED BY OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:IF BROKEN: CORROSIVE TO ALL BODY TISSUES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT KNOWN

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. SKIN:FLUSH WITH
PLENTY OF WATER. EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLDING
EYELIDS OPEN. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. ORAL:DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING. IF VOMI TING OCCURS SPONTANEOUSLY, KEEP HEAD BELOW HIPS
TO PREVENT ASPIRATION OF LIQUID INTO LUNGS. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point:NOT RELEVANT
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 FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CADMIUM OXIDE FUMES, DUST,VAPORS

Spill Release Procedures:WASH DOWN WITH WATER, NEUTRALIZE WITH CITRIC
ACID
Neutralizing Agent:CITRIC ACID

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY AREA. PROTECT FROM
PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:WEAR GLOVES TO HANDLE LEAKING BATTERIES.

Respiratory Protection:NONE
Ventilation:NONE
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, IF HANDLING LEAKERS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES RECOMMENDED
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER OR PLASTIC GARMENTS IF HEANDLING
LEKERS, EYE WASH STATION
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THIS MSDS WAS GENERATED USING THE NI-CAD MSDS OF THIS MANUFACTURER FOR
NSN 6140-00-402-6350.

HCC:Z5
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NOT KNOWN
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT KNOWN
Spec Gravity:NOT KNOWN
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:NOT RELEVANT
Appearance and Odor:MANUFACTURED ARTICLE (BATTERY)

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY FORM TOXIC FUMES.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE
AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. DO NOT INCINERATE.

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