Product ID:19775-000 NICAD STORAGE BATTERY CELL
MSDS Date:03/10/1994
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-236-8602
MSDS Number: BTCJT

SAFT AMERICA INC, POWER SOURCES DIV

711 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
VALDOSTA, GA 31603
US

Emergency Phone: 912-247-2331

Info Phone: 912-247-2331

Preparer: BETH JAS

Cage: 09052

SAFT AMERICA INC.

1886 VALDOSTA, GA 31602 US

Telephone: 912-247-2331

Cage: 09052

CADMIUM SUSPECTED HUMAN CARCINOGEN (ACGIH,IARC, & NTP)

CAS: 7440-43-9

RTECS: EU9800000

Fraction By Weight: <7-13%

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/CUM (CD)

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/CUM

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

CADMIUM HYDROXIDE *93-4*

CAS: 21041-95-2

Fraction By Weight: ,7-13%

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/CUM (CD)

NICKEL (SOLUBLE) (SUSPECTED HUMAN CARCINOGEN BY NTP, IARC,

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: <23-30%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/CUM IC

NICKEL HYDROXIDE

CAS: 12054-48-7

RTECS: OR7040000

Fraction By Weight: <23-30%

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 44.9%

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%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS NO EXPOSURE IS
EXPECTED; HOWEVER, IF BATTERY IS INCINERATED, FUMES MAY IRRITATE
THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. CORROSIVE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS
Effects of Overexposure:NONE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS; HOWEVER, IF
BATTERY IS INCINERATED, FUMES MAY CAUSE CHEST PAIN, COUGHING,
SWEATING CHILLS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, WEAKNESS. CHRONIC: KIDNEY
DYSFUNCTION, LUNG INJURY.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS;
HOWEVER, IF INCINERATED, FUMES MAY AGGREVATE RESPIRATORY, PROSTATE,
LIVER, AND KIDNEY DISORDERS.

First Aid:IF CONTACT W/POTASSIUM OR SODIUM HYDROXIDE ELECTROLYTE, FLUSH
W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. INHALATION: REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. OBTAIN
MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Extinguishing Media:SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING MATERIAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA W/FULL PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING.

Spill Release Procedures:IF POTASSIUM OR SODIUM HYDROXIDE ELECTROLYTE
IS SPILLED, NEUTRALIZE AND FLUSH W/WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:MILD ACID

Handling and Storage Precautions:DON'T BREAK OPEN CASE. ELECTROLYTE IS
CORROSIVE. DON'T MUTILATE OR SHORT CIRCUIT CASE.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA.
Protective Gloves:IF CASE PUNCTURED, IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:IF CASE PUNCTURED, SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:IF IN A FIRE, WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THESE ARE SEALED CELL BATTERIES, THERE IS NO HAZARD UNDER NORMAL USE.
EXPOSURE CAN OCCUR ONLY IF BATTERY IS INTENTIONALLY OPENED OR
RUPTURED. THIS ITEM IS NOW MANAGED BY DLA, MAINTENANCE DONE BY
DLA-H MIS.

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:PRISMATIC NYLON CASE

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:METAL OXIDE FUMES DURING BURNING

Waste Disposal Methods:DON'T INCINERATE. TREAT AS RCRA HAZARDOUS WASTE
AND DISPOSE I/A/W LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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