Product ID:406006-000 NICKEL-CADMIUM SEALED CELL BATTE
MSDS Date:02/28/1991
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-345-3395
MSDS Number: BRQSS

SAFT AMERICA INC, POWER SOURCES DIV

711 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
VALDOSTA, GA 31603
US

Emergency Phone: 912-247-2331

Info Phone: 912-247-2331

Preparer: UNREADABLE

Cage: 09052

SAFT AMERICA INC.

1886 VALDOSTA, GA 31602 US

Telephone: 912-247-2331

Cage: 09052

CADMIUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-43-9

RTECS: EU9800000

Fraction By Weight: 8-20%

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

Fraction By Weight: 8-20%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3 (CD FUME)

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3 (CD FUME)

CADMIUM OXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1306-19-0

RTECS: EV1925000

Fraction By Weight: 8-20%

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1027

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG(CD)/M3; 9293

NICKEL (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: 15-35%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9293

NICKEL HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 12054-48-7

RTECS: QR7040000

Fraction By Weight: 15-35%

OSHA PEL 1 MG NI/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG NI/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

NICKEL OXIDE

CAS: 1313-99-1

RTECS: QR8400000

Fraction By Weight: 15-35%

OSHA PEL 1.0 MG/M3

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION OF DUST FROM
BATTERIES BEING GROUND OR INCINERATED MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY
IRRITATION. CONTACT WIH DUST MAY CAUSE SKIN OR EYE IRRITATION.
ELECTROLTYE MAY CAUSE SKIN AND EYE IRRITATION OR BURNS IF BATTERY
DAMAGED OR LEAKS. CHRONIC: NICKEL AND CADMIUM MAY CAUSE CANCER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS CADMIUM AND NICKEL WHICH ARE
LISTED BY NTP AND IARC AND REGULATED BY OSHA AS CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. EYE AND SKIN BURNS FROM
ELECTROLYTE. CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISORDERS AND CANCERS FROM LONG
TERM EFFECTS OF HEAVY METAL POISONING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH SKIN AND RESPIRATORY
DISORDERS MAY BE AT INCRESED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

First Aid:FLUSH WITH WATER. FOR EYE CONTACT, FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS
OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES AND CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. IF
INHALATION EXPOSURE, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR AND CONSULT A PHYSICIAN.

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, OR DRY CHEMICAL AS
APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDINGS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID EYE AND SKIN CONTACT WHEN DISCARDING
USED BATTERIES.
Neutralizing Agent:5% ACETIC ACID OR VINEGAR

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN A DRY
PLACE.
Other Precautions:AIR BREATHER UNITS ARE NEEDED IF MATERIALS ARE
INCINERATED. INCINERATION IS NOT RECOMMENDED.

Respiratory Protection:NO SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS UNLESS AT HIGH
TEMPERATURE IN WHICH CASE AIR BREATHER UNITS ARE REQUIRED.
Ventilation:NO SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, RUBBER OR LATEX NITRILE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER OR PLASTIC GARMENTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID EYE/SKIN CONTACT WITH LEAKING BATTERIES.
WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING, DRINKING, OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AVOID HIGH TEMPERATURE USE. DANGEROUS FUMES OF CADMIUM OXIDE SUBLIME AT
2800F.

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.6 (WATER=1)
Appearance and Odor:BATTERY ASSEMBLY; 8 BATTERIES. 1.406 INCHES X
11.250 INCHES X 2.576 INCHES.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:METAL OXIDE FUMES MAY BE EVOLVED AT
TEMPERATURES ABOVE MELTING POINT.

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT INCINERATE. BROKEN BATTERIES OR WITH
LEAKING ELECTROLYTE CONSTITUTE HAZARDOUS WASTE. CONSULT WASTE
DISPOSAL OFFICIALS FOR ADVICE.

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