Product ID:NICKEL CADMIUM SEALED CELL BATTERY
MSDS Date:10/03/1994
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-883-2055
MSDS Number: BXQFR

SAFT AMERICA INC, POWER SOURCES DIV

711 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
VALDOSTA, GA 31603
US

Emergency Phone: 912-247-2331

Info Phone: 912-247-2331

Cage: 09052

SAFT AMERICA INC.

1886 VALDOSTA, GA 31602 US

Telephone: 912-247-2331

Cage: 09052

CADMIUM (SARA 313) (CERCLA) TOTAL OF INGREDIENTS 1, 2 & 3

CAS: 7440-43-9

RTECS: EU9800000

Fraction By Weight: 17%

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

CADMIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 21041-95-2

Fraction By Weight: SEE #1%

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG CD/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG CD/M3

CADMIUM OXIDE (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 1306-19-0

RTECS: EV1925000

Fraction By Weight: SEE #1%

OSHA PEL 0.2 MG (CD)/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG(CD)/M3; 9495

NICKEL (SARA 313) (CERCLA) THE TOTAL OF INGREDIENTS 4, 5 &

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: 19%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9495

NICKEL HYDROXIDE (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 12054-48-7

RTECS: QR7040000

Fraction By Weight: SEE #4%

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 OXIDE

CAS: 1313-99-1

RTECS: QR8400000

Fraction By Weight: SEE #4%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3 AS NI

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3 AS NI

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 5-10%

OSHA PEL C 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

COBALT (SARA 313)

CAS: 7440-48-4

RTECS: GF8750000

Fraction By Weight: 1%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.02 MG/M3; A3; 9495

LD50 LC50 Mixture:PRODUCT'S LD50 (ORAL RAT) WAS NOT STATED
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EXPOSURE TO HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS WILL
HAPPEN ONLY IF BATTERY CASE IS BROKEN. IF CASE IS
BROKEN:ELECTROLYTE IS CORROSIVE TO BODY TISSUES, CAUSING SEVERE
BURNS. METALS MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. METAL FUMES INHALED OR METALS
INGESTED ARE TOXIC.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NIOSH RECOMMENDS THAT NICKEL & CADMIUM
BE TREATED AS OCCUPATIONAL CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:SEVERE IRRITATION, BURNS TO BODY TISSUES
CONTACTED. EYE:SEVERE IRRITATION, BURNS. SKIN:BURNS, CHRONIC
ECZEMA, NICKEL ITCH. INALATION (FUMES):RESPIRATORY IRRITATION,
COUGH, HEADACHE, VOMITING, CHEST PA IN, CHILLS. INGESTION:BURNS,
NAUSEA, G/I DISORDERS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS.

First Aid:IF IRRITATION PERSISTS OR IS SEVERE, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
EYE:FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MIN. SKIN:WASH W/SOAP & WATER. REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE. INHALED:REMOVE FROM
EXPOSURE. A ID OR RESTORE BREATHING AS NEEDED. INGESTED:DO NOT
INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE 1-2 GLASSES OF MILK OR WATER TO DRINK. GET
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.

Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, SAND
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS TO
AVOID BREATHING TOXIC FUMES. WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT
CONTACT W/ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ELECTROLYTE IS CORROSIVE TO BODY TISSUES.
REACTS W/ORGANIC COMPOUNDS & METALS. RELEASES EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN
GAS. RELEASES TOXIC CADMIUM FUMES IN FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:ELECTROLYTE SPILL: FLUSH W/ WATER & NEUTRALIZE
W/DILUTE ACID.
Neutralizing Agent:DILUTE ACID

Handling and Storage Precautions:THESE CELLS & BATTERIES CONSTRUCTED
FROM THEM MAY BE HIGHLY CHARGED& CAPEABLE OF HIGH ENERGY DISCHARGE.
TAKE CARE TO HANDLE CELLS PROPERLY.
Other Precautions:AVOID SHORTING OR MISUSE THAT WILL RESULT IN RAPID
UNCONTROLLED ELECTRICAL, CHEMICAL OR HEAT ENERGY RELEASE. DO NOT
SHORT CIRCUIT - MAY CAUSE BURNS. DO NOT BREAK OPEN CELL. DO NOT
ALLOW EXPOSED AN FL AME OR SPARK TO COME NEAR THE CELLS.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR IF CELL IS
BROKEN OPEN DURING FIRE TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE LEVELS BELOW TWA FOR
CADMIUM & NICKEL COMPONENTS.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST AND MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION.
MAINTAIN OSHA PEL.
Protective Gloves:SYNTHETIC RUBBER FOR ELECTROLYTE EXPOS.
Eye Protection:SPLASH GOGGLES IF CELL ACTIVATES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON OR EQUIPMENT IF EXPOSURE TO
ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION IS LIKELY.
Work Hygienic Practices:KEEP FOOD AND TOBACCO AWAY FROM WORK AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Spec Gravity:1.170-1.250
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT DETERMINED
Solubility in Water:SEE APPEARANCE

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALUMINUM, ZINC, TIN, ACTIVE METALS. ACID, AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS,
NITROCARBONS, HALOCARBONS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NICKEL OXIDE, CADMIUM, CADMIUM OXIDE,
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:STORAGE BATTERY IS HAZARDOUS WASTE UNDER RCRA.
IT MAY BE RETURNED TO SAFT FOR RECYCLING. BATTERY IS TCLP TOXIC.
BATTERY & ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION IS CORROSIVE. IF NOT RECYCLED, MUST
BE DISPOSED I/A/W FED ERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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