Product ID:NICKEL-CADMIUM SEALED CELL BATTERY
MSDS Date:02/28/1991
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-060-6855
MSDS Number: BSRCJ

SAFT AMERICA INC POWER SOURCES DIV

711 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
VALDOSTA, GA 31603
US

Emergency Phone: 912-247-2331

Info Phone: 912-247-2331

Preparer: ILLEGIBLE

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: <20%

OSHA PEL 0.1MG/M3FUME;0.2DUST

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3 DUST;9192

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

CADMIUM OXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1306-19-0

RTECS: EV1925000

Fraction By Weight: <20%

OSHA PEL 0.2 MG CD/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: .05MG CD/M3,DUST9192

CADMIUM HYDROXIDE

Fraction By Weight: <20%

OSHA PEL 0.2 MG CD/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: .05 MG CD/M3DUST9192

NICKEL (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: <35%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3, 9192

NICKEL HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 12054-48-7

RTECS: QR7040000

Fraction By Weight: <35%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG NI/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG NI/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

NICKEL OXIDE

Fraction By Weight: <35%

OSHA PEL 1 MG NI/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG NI/M3 DUST 9192

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: DUST OR FUMES FROM CADMIUM
AND ITS COMPOUNDS MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF THE NOSE AND THROAT. IF
HIGH CONCENTRATIONS ARE INHALED (ESPECIALLY FRESHLY FORMED FUME), A
DELAYED REACTION OF COUGHIN G, CHEST PAIN, SWEATING CHILLS,
SHORTNESS OF BREATH AND WEAKNESS MAY DEVELOP. IN SEVERE CASES,
DEATH MAY RESULT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS C [7440-43-9] WHICH IS
LISTED BY NTP AND IARC AND REGULATED BY OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:LUNG INJURY (EMPHYSEMA) AND KIDNEY DISFUNCTION
(PROTEINURIA). BONE LESIONS CHARACTERIZED BY PAIN IN THE BACK AND
EXTREMITIES HAVE BEEN REPORTED. INHALATION OVER LONG PERIODS OF
TIME MAY POSE AN INCREA SED RISK OF LUNG CANCER AND POSSIBLE OTHER
FORMS OF CANCER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING RESPIRATORY DISORDERS,
PROSTRATE DISORDERS, LIVER AND KIDNEY DISORDERS.

First Aid:SKIN OR EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SEE PHYSICIAN
IF SYMPTOMS DEVELOP. INHALATION: REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE, SEE
PHYSICIAN. INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING IF CONSCIOUS, SEE A
PHYSICIAN.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR IF INVOLVED IN A FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN THE SPILL. COLLECT THE SPILLED
MATERIAL AND PLACE IT IN A PLASTIC-LINED CONTAINER. HEPA VACUUMING
IS PREFERRED. FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST MASKS OR
RESPIRATORS; IMPERVIOUS GLOVES; AND SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES.
Other Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED, AVOID CONTACT WITH CLOTHING,
AVOID GENERATING DUST.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED FOR DUSTS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST, MECHANICAL (GENERAL)
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING HOME.
SHOWER AND CHANGE OR WEAR COVERALLS. KEEP FOOD AND TOBACCO AWAY
FROM WORK AREA.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING BROKEN CELLS BEFORE
EATING, DRINKING, OR SMOKING. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
HOME.
Supplemental Safety and Health
HEALTH AND OTHER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE GENERALLY FOR THE METAL DUSTS
OF THE INGREDIENTS FROM BROKEN OR LEAKING CELLS. IN NORMAL USE,
DUSTS ARE NOT GENERATED.

HCC:Z5
Spec Gravity:1.6
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:BATTERY, SEALED

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:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL LAWS. IF DISCARDED, TREAT AS HAZARDOUS WASTE.

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