BRLZH - BATTERY, STORAGE
- MSDS: BRLZH
- Manufacturer: MARATHON BATTERY CO
- Product Name: BATTERY, STORAGE
- National Stock Number: 6140-01-032-4285
Product Identification
Product ID:BATTERY, STORAGE
MSDS Date:03/26/1990
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-032-4285
MSDS Number: BRLZH
Responsible Party
WACO, TX 76714-8233
US
Emergency Phone: 817-776-0650
Info Phone: 817-776-0650
Cage: DO446
Contractor
Telephone: 254-741-5405
Cage: 74025
Ingredients
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 MFR GIVES CAS NUMBER AS 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
Hazards
LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 225 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CADMIUM-OVEREXPOSURE TO VAPORS MAY
CAUSE IRRITATION OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES, DRYNESS OF THROAT, HEADACHE,
NAUSEA & DIZZINESS. INHALATION MAY BE HARMFUL OR FATAL. EFFECTS OF
CADMIUM COMPOUNDS FROM LOW LEVE L EXPOSURE IN THE AIR MAY CAUSE
LUNG INJURY, KIDNEY DISEASE & OTHER ADVERSE EFFECTS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CADMIUM & NICKEL-ARE REASONABLY
ANTICIPATED TO BE CARCINOGEN (NTP). NICKEL & NICKEL
COMPOUND-CARCINOGENIC TO HUMANS (IA
Effects of Overexposure:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE-INHALATION OF AIRBORNE OR
MISTS MAY CAUSEW DAMAGE TO THE LUNG TISSUE WHICH COULD PRODUCE
CHEMICAL PNEUMONIA. THIS MAY BE DESTRUCTIVE TO SKIN TISSUE, EYE
TISSUE, & MOUTH, THROAT, ST OMACH TISSUES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
First Aid
First Aid:IF PATIENT IS CONSCIOUS GIVE LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER. DO
NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GET EMERGENCY MEDICAL ATTENTION.
Fire Fighting
Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS 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 AND NICKEL FUMES ARE TOXIC AND CAN CAUSE
DEATH.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:BATTERY AND CELL WILL NORMALLY CONTACIN
MATERIALS OF CONCERN. USE INDUSTRIAL ABSORBENT TO COLLECT LIQUID
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT INVERT. AVOID BREAKING,
CRUSHING OR OTHERWISE DESTROYING THE PHYSICAL INTEGRITY OF THE CELL
OR BATTERY.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:DUST OR MIST MASK RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION WHEN HANDLING LIQUID
IN BATTERY.
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:EYE GOGGLES/ FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:PROTEECTIVE CLOTHING TO MINIMIZE SKIN
CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER HANDLING PRODUCT
AND BEFORE EATING DRINKING OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Chemical Properties
HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:=407.2C, 765.F
B.P. Text:(CD)
Melt/Freeze Pt:=160.C, 320.F
M.P/F.P Text:CD
Decomp Temp:=110.C, 230.F
Decomp Text:(NIOH)
Vapor Pres:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Density:NOT GIVEN
Spec Gravity:2.044 (KOH)
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT GIVEN
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:BATTERY WITH ELECTORLYTE.
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, NITRATES, NITRIC ACI.D
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:CELLS AND BATTERIES MAY BE RETURNED AT SENDERS
EXPENSE TO A PERMITTED TREATMENT, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL FACILITY.
DISPOSAL SHALL BE BY APPROVED METHODS.
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