Product ID:FUSED BATTERY ASSEMBLY ; B4044015 OR 3100424-501
MSDS Date:11/15/1994
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-251-8652
MSDS Number: BVZKT

RACAL COMMUNICATIONS INC

5 RESEARCH PL
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850-3213
US

Emergency Phone: 301-948-4420

Info Phone: 301-948-4420

Cage: 23386

RACAL COMMUNICATIONS INC

ROCKVILLE, MD 20850-3213 US

Telephone: 301-948-4420

Cage: 23386

NICKEL (SARA III) AND NICKEL HYDROXIDE (PERCENTAGE IS AS

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: 20-30%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192

CADMIUM (SARA III) AND CADMIUM HYDROXIDE (PERCENTAGE IS AS

CAS: 7440-43-9

RTECS: EU9800000

Fraction By Weight: 13-15%

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

COBALT (SARA III) AND COBALT HYDROXIDE (PERCENTAGE IS AS

CAS: 7440-48-4

RTECS: GF8750000

Fraction By Weight: 1-2%

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3;DUST 9192

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III) (PERCENTAGE IS AS DRY

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 2-4%

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ELECTROLYTE (POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE) IS
CAUSTIC WITH SKIN OR EYES; MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
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:ELECTROLYTE EXPOSURE TO SKIN/EYES WILL CAUSE
SEVERE IRRITATION. INHALATION OF FUMES MAY CAUSE SEVERE RESPIRATORY
IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY ALIMENTS- WITH BURNING
BATTERIES; SKIN CONDITIONS WITH LEAKING BATTERIES. (ADDED BY HMIS)

First Aid:IF LIQUID FROM LEAKER COMES IN CONTACT WITH SKIN, REMOVE
IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER. FOR EYE CONTACT, FLUSH WITH RUNNING WATER
FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES AND CONTACT A PHYSICIAN.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE SELF CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS. BATTERY/CELLS MAY RELEASE TOXIC FUMES, IF
SUBJECT TO FIRE/EXTREME HEAT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY BURST WHEN SUBJECT TO EXTREME HEAT.
CADMIUM FUMES MAY BE RELEASED DURING BURNING.

Spill Release Procedures:SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES (PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE
HANDLING & USE) AVOID SKIN OR EYE CONTACT. USE NON FLAMMABLE
ABSORBENT MATERIAL FOR CLEAN-UP. COORDINATE WITH INSTALLATION
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL OFFIC ES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT ELECTRICALLY SHORT CIRCUIT.
AVOID INCINERATION OR MUTILATION.
Other Precautions:NICAD BATTERIES ARE A MANUFACTURED ITEM COMPRISED OF
MANY COMPONENTS AND WHEN USED AS INTENDED DO NOT PRESENT A HEALTH
OR SAFETY CONCERN.

Respiratory Protection:IF BATTERIES ARE BURNING USE SCBA. (HMIS)
Ventilation:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES FOR LEAKERS
Eye Protection:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Protective Equipment:CHEMICAL RESISTANT APRON FOR LEAKERS. (HMIS)
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID SKIN EYE CONTACT WITH ELECTROLYTE. WASH
HANDS AFTER HANDLING BATTERIES. (HMIS)
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:NICAD BATTERY, CYLINDRICAL CELLS INSIDE CASE. 7.7"L
X 1.0"DIA. MAX. WEIGHT 0.5L
Percent Volatiles by Volume:UNK
Corrosion Rate:UNK

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:FIRE AND EXTREME HEAT. DO NOT SHORT
CIRCUIT OR OVERCHARGE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN EXPOSED TO FIRE OR EXTREME HEAT,
BATTERIES MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. USUALLY MAY BE
DISPOSED OF IN SECURED LANDFILL.

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