Product ID:NICKEL-CADMIUM CYLINDRICAL CELLS
MSDS Date:11/01/1994
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-017-1061
MSDS Number: BWZLZ

VARTA BATTERIE AG

DIECKSTRASSE 42
HAGEN D-58089 DEUTCHLAND

Preparer: F. LEIDECKER/M. FOHRING

Cage: D2332

VARTA BATTERIE AG

HAGEN D-58089 DEUTCHLAND

Cage: D2332

NICKEL HYDROXIDE (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

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; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

NICKEL (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: 10-27%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9495

CADMIUM (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

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;9495

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 10%

OSHA PEL C 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

STEEL CASING

RUBBER

POLYVINYL CHLORIDE

CAS: 9002-86-2

RTECS: KV0350000

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN: CAN CAUSE BURNS AND
PERMANENT INJURY DUE TO CAUSTIC POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (KOH). CADMIUM
AND NICKEL AND THEIR COMPOUNDS CAN CAUSE CHRONIC HEALTH PROBLEMS
SUCH AS CANCER, RENAL FAILURE AND RES PIRATORY PROBLEMS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL AND CADMIUM AND THEIR COMPOUNDS
ARE KNOWN OR SUSPECT CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE AND SKIN BURNS FROM POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE.
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISORDERS AND CANCERS FROM LONG TERM EFFECTS
OF HEAVY METAL POISONING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH SKIN AND RESPIRATORY
DISORDERS MAY BE AT INCRESED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

First Aid:FLUSH WITH WATER. FOR EYE CONTACT, FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS
OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES AND CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. IF
INHALATION EXPOSURE, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR AND CONSULT A PHYSICIAN.

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL AS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDINGS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE
PRODUCTION OF HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS SUCH AS TOXIC
CADMIUM OXIDE FUMES.

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID EYE AND SKIN CONTACT WHEN DISCARDING
USED BATTERIES.
Neutralizing Agent:5% ACETIC ACID OR VINEGAR

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN A DRY
PLACE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Other Precautions:DO NOT DISASSEMBLE CELLS. DO NOT MUTILATE OR DISPOSE
OF IN FIRE. DO NOT USE CELLS WHICH HAVE BENN DAMAGED. DO NOT SOLDER
DIRECTLY ON CELL CUP. DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT CELLS.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.IF NON-ROUTINE USE OR AN
EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR AN
AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED. USE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH 29 CFR 1910.134 AND MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS.
Ventilation:NO SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, RUBBER OR LATEX NITRILE.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER OR PLASTIC GARMENTS IF SPILL/LEAKAGE
OCCURS.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID EYE/SKIN CONTACT WITH LEAKING BATTERIES.
WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING, DRINKING, OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AVOID HIGH TEMPERATURE USE. DANGEROUS FUMES OF CADMIUM OXIDE SUBLIME AT
2800F. MSDS PRESENTED BY OCONUS VENDOR FOR CONTRACT NUMBER
SP0430-95-M-G227 REQUIRED MUCH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO BE
PROVIDED BY DLA-HMIS STAFF IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH 1910.1200.

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.3 KG/L (KOH)
Appearance and Odor:EACH BATTERY CELL IS A SEALED CYLINDRICAL CONTAINER
ENCLOSING THE ELECTROLYTES.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ANY SUBSTANCE WHICH WOULD CORRODE THE CASING AND CAUSE LEAKAGE OF THE
BATTERY ELECTROLYTE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES AND OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:BATTERY MAY EMIT HAZARDOUS VAPORS OF
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE AND CADMIUM AND NICKEL AND THEIR COMPOUNDS WHEN
HEATED.

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT INCINERATE. BROKEN BATTERIES OR WITH
LEAKING ELECTROLYTE CONSTITUTE HAZARDOUS WASTE. CONSULT WASTE
DISPOSAL OFFICIALS FOR ADVICE.

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