Product ID:NICKEL-CADMIUM (NI-CD) BATTERY, VENTED
MSDS Date:06/17/1993
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-134-0850
MSDS Number: BRSRP

U.S. ARMY COMMUNICATIONS & ELECTRONICS MATERIAL

COMMAND LOGISTIC ENGINEERING DIRECTORATE
FT. MONMOUTH, NJ 07703
US

Emergency Phone: 800

Preparer: CECCM SAFETY OFFICE

Cage: KO177

US ARMY COMMUNICATIONS & ELECTRONICS MATL READINES

FT. MONMOUTH, NJ 07703 US

Telephone: 732-532-5332

Cage: 80063

CADMIUM & CADMIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 7440-43-9

RTECS: EU9800000

Fraction By Weight: 7-26%

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1027

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/M3 DUST;9394

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

COBALT & COBALT HYDROXIDE

CAS: 7440-48-4

RTECS: GF8750000

Fraction By Weight: <2%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3;AS CO

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3;DUST 9293

NICKEL & NICKEL HYDROXIDE

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: 13-30%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9293

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE 30% SOL.

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: <10%

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INTACT BATTERIES PRESENT NO SPECIFIC
HAZARDS. BURNING BATTERIES MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES. LEAKING BATTERIES
LEAK CORROSIVE MATERIAL IRRITATING TO SKIN, EYES AND MUCOUS
MEMBRANES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CADMIUM & NICKEL SUSPECT, NTP. CADMIUM &
COBALT COMPUNDS, IARC REGULATED.
Effects of Overexposure:ELECTROLYTE EXPOSURE TO SKIN/EYES WILL CAUSE
SEVERE IRRITATION. INHALATION OF FUMES MAY CAUSE SEVERE RESPIRATORY
IRRITATIUON.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:BURNING BATTERIES: RESPIRATORY
AILMENTS. LEAKING BATTERIES: SKIN CONDITIONS.

First Aid:IF BATTERY CONTENTS COME IN CONTACT WITH THE BODY (E.G.,
HANDS, EYES, ETC.) WASH AFFECTED AREA FOR ATLEAST 15 MINUTES WITH
CLEAN WATER. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO NEUTRALIZE. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
PROMPTLY.

Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE OR DRY CHEMICAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER,
10-B:C.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS. BATTERY/CELLS MAY RELEASE TOXIC FUMES, IF
SUBJECTED TO FIRE/EXTREME.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STRONG OXIDIZERS (E.G. ACIDS) & FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID SKIN OR EYE CONTACT. USE NONFLAMMABLE
ABSORBENT MATERIAL FOR CLEANUP. COORDINATE WITH INSTALLATION SAFETY
AND ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT ABUSE OR SHORT CIRCUIT. WHEN
STORING BATTERIES, STORE IN A COOL, DRY & WELL VENTILATED AREA,
SEPERATE FROM OTHER HAZARDOUS MATERIAL.
Other Precautions:DO NOT INVERT OR CAUSE TO SPILL. RECHARGE IAW METHODS
SPECIFIED IN APPLICABLE TECHANICAL MANUAL.

Respiratory Protection:IF BATTERIES ARE BURNING USE SCBA.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST:WHEN SERVICING USE OSHA. MECHANICAL
(GENERAL):APPROVED FACILITY. SPECIAL:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATS
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICALS SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:CHEMICALLY RESISTANT APRON.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOIS SKIN OR EYE CONTACT WITH ELECTROLYTE. DO
NOT EAT OR SMOKE IN BATTERY SERVICE AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: BATTERY, WET FILLED WITH ALKALI, ELECTRIC
STORAGE.

HCC:B1

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS (E.G., ACIDS). STORE SEPERATELY FROM OTHER
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, & GAIN FD APPROVAL FOR STORAGE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:FIRE AND EXTREME HEAT. DO NOT SHORT
CIRCUIT OR OVERCAHRGE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN EXPOSED TO FIRE OR EXTREME HEAT,
BATTERIES MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES.

Waste Disposal Methods:NI-CD BATTERIES ARE CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS
WASTE UNDER RCRA REGULATIONS, AND DISPOSITION ID THRU THE DRMO.
COORDINATE DISPOSITION WITH INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATOR.
RECYCLING IS THE PREFERR ED DISPOSITION.

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