BSQFM - NICKEL-CADIUM-BATTERY
- MSDS: BSQFM
- Manufacturer: SAFT AMERICA INC POWER SOURCES DIV
- Product Name: NICKEL-CADIUM-BATTERY
- National Stock Number: 6140-01-279-4755
Product Identification
Product ID:NICKEL-CADIUM-BATTERY
MSDS Date:11/20/1986
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-279-4755
MSDS Number: BSQFM
Responsible Party
VALDOSTA, GA 31603
US
Emergency Phone: 912-247-2331
Info Phone: 912-247-2331
Cage: 09052
Contractor
Telephone: 912-247-2331
Cage: 09052
Ingredients
CADMIUM HYDROXIDE *93-4*
CAS: 21041-95-2
Fraction By Weight: <13-16%
OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/CUM (CD)
CADMIUM SUSPECTED HUMAN CARCINOGEN (ACGIH,IARC, & NTP)
CAS: 7440-43-9
RTECS: EU9800000
Fraction By Weight: <13-16%
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: <20-30%
OSHA PEL 1 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/CUM IC
NICKEL HYDROXIDE
CAS: 12054-48-7
RTECS: OR7040000
Fraction By Weight: <20-30%
EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS
SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CAUSTIC SODA, LYE
CAS: 1310-73-2
RTECS: WB4900000
Fraction By Weight: 2-4%
OSHA PEL 2 MG/CUM
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:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE,SODIUM
HYDROXIDE,BURNS TO TISSUE CONTACTED, NICKLE POSSIBLE CONTACT
DERMATITIE, CADIUM POSSIBLE LUNG OR KIDNEY DAMAGE, NICKLE POSSIBLE
LUNG DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
First Aid
First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. EYES FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15
MINUTES. SKIN: WASH W/LARGE VOLUME OF WATER. MILD ACID MAY BE USED
TO NUETRALIZE. INGESTION: CONTACT PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATERLY. OBTAIN
MEDICAL A TTERNTION IN ALL CASES.
Fire Fighting
Extinguishing Media:SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING MATL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF INCINERATED USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
POSITIVE PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:TOXIC CASMIUM OXIDE FUMES MAY BE RELEASED
DURING BURNING.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:FLUSH ELECTROLYTE SPILLS W/WATER.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREAK OPEN BATTERY CELL
Other Precautions:DO NOT INCINERATE OR MUTILATE; DO NOT SHORT
CIRCUIT-MAY CAUSE BURNS.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH-MSHA APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE /PVC
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Supplemental Safety and Health
EACH BATTERY CELL IS A SEALED CYLINDRICAL CONTAINER ENCLOSING A CADMIUM
ELECTRODE, NICKEL ELECTRODE & POTASSIUM ELECTROLYTE, SODIUM
HYDROXIDE.
Chemical Properties
Appearance and Odor:SEE SUPP
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES MAY BE RELEASED IF
INCINERATED.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE W/APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE
& FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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