BSNCG - RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
- MSDS: BSNCG
- Manufacturer: POWER SONIC CORP
- Product Name: RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
- National Stock Number: 6135-00F031315
Product Identification
Product ID:RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
MSDS Date:01/02/1991
FSC:6135
NIIN:00F031315
MSDS Number: BSNCG
Responsible Party
REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063-3929
US
Emergency Phone: 415-364-5001
Info Phone: 415-364-5001
Cage: 56308
Contractor
Telephone: 415-364-5001
Cage: 56308
Ingredients
CADMIUM HYDROXIDE *93-3*
CAS: 21041-95-2
Fraction By Weight: <16%
OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/CUM (CD)
NICKEL HYDROXIDE
CAS: 12054-48-7
RTECS: OR7040000
Fraction By Weight: <30%
EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS
SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CAUSTIC SODA, LYE
CAS: 1310-73-2
RTECS: WB4900000
OSHA PEL 2 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/CUM CEILING
EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
CADMIUM SUSPECTED HUMAN CARCINOGEN (ACGIH,IARC, & NTP)
CAS: 7440-43-9
RTECS: EU9800000
Fraction By Weight: <16%
OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/CUM (CD)
ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/CUM
EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS
NICKEL (SOLUBLE) (SUSPECTED HUMAN CARCINOGEN BY NTP, IARC,
CAS: 7440-02-0
RTECS: QR5950000
Fraction By Weight: <30%
OSHA PEL 1 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/CUM IC
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS: 1310-58-3
RTECS: TT2100000
Fraction By Weight: <4%
ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/CUM (CEILING)
EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
COBALT HYDROXIDE
CAS: 1307-86-4
RTECS: GG0904000
Fraction By Weight: 0.5-1%
Hazards
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGESTION: STOMACH IRRITATION.
CADMIUM: LUNG OR KIDNEY DAMAGE. NICKEL: POSSIBLE LUNG DAMAGE,
DERMATITIS ON CONTACT. POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE/SODIUM HYDROXIDE BURNS
TISSUE, DERMATITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS
First Aid
First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SKIN: WASH W/PLENTY OF
WATER. MILD ACID MAY BE USED TO NEUTRALIZED. INHALATION: REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. INGESTION: CONTACT PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. OBTAIN MEDICAL
ATTENT ION IN ALL CASES.
Fire Fighting
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF INCINERATED USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
POSITIVE PRESSURE SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:TOXIC CADMIUM OXIDE FUMES MAY BE RELEASE
DURING BURNING.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:FLUSH ELECTROLYTE SPILLS W/WATER. DON'T BREAK
OPEN BATTERY CELL.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:DON'T BREAK OPEN BATTERY CELL. DON'T
INCINERATE/MUTILATE/SHORT CIRCUIT MAY CAUSE BURNS. KEEP FROM
CRACKING. ADVERSE TO PROPER CHRGING PROCDURES.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS IF BURNED.
Ventilation:REQUIRED
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE/PV CHLORIDE, IF CELL BROKEN
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES IF CELL BROKEN OPEN
Supplemental Safety and Health
EACH BATTERY CELL ENCLOSES A CADMIUM ELECTRODE, NICKEL ELECTRODE,
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE/SODIUM HYDROXIDE ELECTROLYTE. PRODUCT PRESENTS
HAZARDS WHEN CELLS ARE BROKEN OR SHORT CIRCUITED.
Chemical Properties
Appearance and Odor:EACH BATTERY CELL IS A SEALED CYLINDRICAL CONTAINER
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC CADIUM OXIDE FUMES
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE &
LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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