Product ID:H4596 NICAD BATTERY,SEALED
MSDS Date:12/01/1992
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-304-6422
MSDS Number: BTGLL

ALEXANDER MFG CO.

1511 S. GARFIELD PL
MASON CITY, IA 50401-5662
US

Emergency Phone: 515-423-8955

Info Phone: 515-423-1161

Cage: 56469

ALEXANDER TECHNOLOGIES INC

1508 MASON CITY, IA 50401 US

Telephone: 515-423-1161/8955

Cage: 56469

NICKEL (SARA III)(INGRED1+INGRED2=20-30%).

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9293

NICKEL HYDROXIDE (SARA III) (INGRED1+INGRED2=20-30%).

CAS: 12054-48-7

RTECS: QR7040000

OSHA PEL 1 MG NI/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG NI/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

CADMIUM (SARA III) (INGRED3+INGRED4=13-15%).

CAS: 7440-43-9

RTECS: EU9800000

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1027

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/M3 DUST;9394

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

CADMIUM HYDROXIDE (INGRED3+INGRED4=13-15%).

CAS: 21041-95-2

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3 (CD FUME)

ACGIH TLV: C, 0.05 MG/M3 CD

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 2-4%

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:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THE H4596 IS AN ARTICLE PER
29CFR1910.1200.INHAL:DURING A FIRE CADMIUM FUMES MAY BE
RELEASED.SKIN:IF BATTERY LEAKS,TRACE AMOUNTS OF KOH MAY CAUSE
BURNS.EYES:IF BATTERY LEAKS,TRACE AMOUNTS OF KOH MAY C AUSE
BURNS.INGEST:UNLIKELY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL AND CADMIUM ARE LISTED UNDER IARC
AND NTP. NO EXPOSURE EXPECTED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE.
Effects of Overexposure:NO EXPOSURE EXPECTED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF
USE. SKIN/EYES:IF BATTERY RUPTURES, IT MAY CAUSE BURNS.INHAL: LC50
INHAL RAT=25MG/M3/30MIN.CAUSE BREATHING DIFFICULTY.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE EXPECTED UNDER NORMAL
CONDITIONS OF USE.

First Aid:SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING;WASH WITH WATER.IF
IRRITATION PERSISTS,CALL PHYSICIAN.EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15
MINUTES.IF IRRITATION PERSIST,CALL PHYSICIAN.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR.GIVE OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF
NEEDED.INGEST:UNLIKELY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPIATE
FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CADMIUM FUMES MAY BE RELEASED DURING A
FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:IF BATTERY RUPTURES, WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
PICK UP, AND PLACE IN APPROPIATE DISPOSAL CONTAINER. WASH AREA WITH
PLENTY OF WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE.THERE IS ONLY A TRACE AMOUNT OF POTASSIUM
HYDROXIDE IN THIS BATTERY.

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE, HEAT,
FLAMES.
Other Precautions:DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT BATTERIES. THEY MAY CAUSE BURNS
WHEN IN CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYES.

Respiratory Protection:NOT NESCESSARY IN NORMAL SERVICE.IN THE EVENT OF
A FIRE,USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS TO AVOID EXPOSURE
TO CADMIUM FUMES.
Ventilation:NOT NEEDED IN NORMAL SERVICE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER. WHEN HANDLING RUPTURED BATTERIES
Eye Protection:GOGGLES WHEN HANDLING RUPTURED BATTERIES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,AS NEEDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE REASONABLE CARE IN HANDLING THIS ITEM.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NORMALLY,FSC 6140,NICKEL/CADMIUM BATTERY FILLED WITH KOH IS
REGULATED,HOWEVER,MFR.STATES IN THE MSDS THAT THIS BATTERY IS AN
ARTICLE PER 29CFR1910.1200.

HCC:Z5
Appearance and Odor:SEALED NICAD BATTERY

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MANUFACTURER STATES NONE KNOWN.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CADMIUM FUMES.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS. DO NOT INCINERATE.

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