Product ID:SEALED NICKEL-CADMIUM ACCUMULATOR
MSDS Date:12/01/1989
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-113-0014
MSDS Number: BWSVR

VARTA BATTERIE AG

DIECKSTRASSE 42
D-5800 HAGEN 1
GE

Emergency Phone: 02331/372406

Info Phone: 02331/372334

Preparer: DR. J.WOIDT-Q.A. MGR.

Cage: D8034

VARTA BATTERIE AG

D-5800 HAGEN 1 GE

Telephone: 02331/372334

Cage: D8034

NICKEL HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 12054-48-7

RTECS: QR7040000

Fraction By Weight: 11-13.5%

OSHA PEL 1 MG(NI)/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG(NI)/M3; 9394

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

NICKEL (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: 10-27%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9394

CADMIUM (AS CD);(SARA III)

CAS: 7440-43-9

RTECS: EU9800000

Fraction By Weight: 20-21%

OSHA PEL 0.2 MG/M3 DUST; Z-2

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/M3 DUST;9394

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE,50%(AQ) (SARA III);DENSITY AT 20C(68F)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 10%

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9394

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD 50 ORAL RAT IS UNKNOWN FOR MIXTURE.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NO EXPOSURE EXPECTED UNDER NORMAL
CONDITIONS OF USE. IF BATTERY RUPTURES, CONTACT MAY CAUSE BURNS.
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. IF CONTACTED WHEN BATTERY RUPTURE, IT MAY CAUSE BURNS TO EYES
AND SKIN.

First Aid:IF LEAKAGE FROM BATTERY CONTACT EYES: FLUSH IF PLENTY OF
WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES, SEE DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. SKIN: FLUSH
WITH PLENTY OF WATER. WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. IF IRRITATION
PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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:CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS MAY CAUSE
FIRE OR EXPLOSION. MAY BURST WHEN SUBJECT TO EXTREME HEAT. CADMIUM
FUMES OR VAPORS ARE TOXIC AND CAN CAUSE DEATH.

Spill Release Procedures:IF BATTERY RUPTURES, WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES
AND SAFETY GLASSES. COLLECT ALL RELEASED MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC BAG
FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. WASH AREA WITH PLENTY OF WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:DILUTE BORIC ACID.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY PLACE. PROTECT FROM
PHYSICAL DAMAGE, HEAT, FLAMES AND INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT BATTERIES. THEY MAY CAUSE BURNS
WHEN IN CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYES. USE PROPER BATTERY CHARGER.
OBSERVE CORRECT POLARITY.

Protective Gloves:RUBBER. WHEN HANDLING RUPTURED BATTERIES
Eye Protection:GOGGLES WHEN HANDLING RUPTURED BATTERIES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,AS NEEDED.PROVIDE A
LOCAL EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NORMAL PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.

HCC:N1
Solubility in Water:52% (KOH)
Appearance and Odor:CAUSTIC ELECTROLYTE IN BATTERY CASE.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, NITRATES, NITRIC ACID. BATTERY MAY SHORT
CIRCUIT IN WATER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:METAL OXIDE FUMES MAY BE EVOLVED AT
TEMPERATURES ABOVE MELTING POINT.

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

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