Product ID:BATTERY, STORAGE
MSDS Date:02/06/1991
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-411-9967
MSDS Number: BRQPC

VARTA BATTERIES INC

300 EXECUTIVE BLVD
ELMSFORD, NY 10523-1202
US

Emergency Phone: 914-592-2500

Info Phone: 914-592-2500

Preparer: DGSC-SSH

Cage: 4M310

VARTA BATTERIES INC

ELMSFORD, NY 10523-1202 US

Telephone: 914-592-2500

Cage: 4M310

NICKEL HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 12054-48-7

RTECS: QR7040000

Fraction By Weight: 10%

OSHA PEL 1 MG NI/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG NI/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

CADMIUM HYDROXIDE

Fraction By Weight: 15-25%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3 (FUME)

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 8%

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

NICKEL (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: 16%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9293

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:BATTERY IS A SEALED BUTTON CELL. NO
CHEMICAL HAZARD WILL BE POSED AS LONG AS THE UNIT REMAINS IN SEALED
CONDITION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS CADMIUM [7440-43-9] WHICH IS
LISTED BY NTP AND IARC AND REGULATED BY OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN. ALSO
CONTAINS NICKEL
Effects of Overexposure:NO CHEMICAL HAZARD WILL BE POSED AS LONG AS THE
CELL REMAINS IN SEALED CONDITION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:IF EXPOSED TO CONTENTS OF BATTERY, FLUSH WITH WATER. GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA FOR APPRPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:BATTERIES MAY BURST IN A FIRE AND RELEASE
TOXIC MATERIALS.

Spill Release Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:RESTRICT CHARGING CURRENT AND TIME TO
RECOMMENDED VALUE. BATTERY COMPARTMENT SHOULD PROVIDE SPACE FOR
BATTERY TO EXPAND IN CASE OF ABUSE.
Other Precautions:IT IS IMPORTANT THAT BATTERIES ARE INSERTED INTO
EQUIPMENT CORRECTLY WITH REGARD TO POLARITY(+ AND -). REPLACE ALL
BATTERIES OF A SET AT SAME TIME. NEW BATTERIES SHOULD NOT BE MIXED
WITH PARTIALLY EXH AUSTED ONES. DO NOT DISMANTLE BATTERIES.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
BATTERIES OF DIFFERENT ELECTROCHEMICAL SYSTEMS, GRADES, OR BRANDS
SHOULD NOT BE MIXED. DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT BATTERIES. DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO REVIVE USED BATTERIES BY HEATING OR OTHER MEANS. EQUIPMENT INTE
NDED FOR USE BY CHILDREN SHOULD HAVE TAMPER-PROOF BATTERY
COMPARTMENT. DO NOT SOLDER THE BATTERY DIRECTLY.

HCC:N1
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SEALED BATTERY
Percent Volatiles by Volume:ZERO

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT. DO NOT SOLDER THE
BATTERY DIRECTLY. RESTRICT CHARGING CURRENT AND TIME TO THE
RECOMMENDED VALUE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT INCINERATE OR MUTILATE, MAY BURST OR
RELEASE TOXIC MATERIALS. DISPOSE OF BATTERY IN ACCORDANCE WITH
LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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