Product ID:NICKEL CADMIUM SEALED CELL BATTERY,MIS-19646
MSDS Date:10/01/1994
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-065-7880
MSDS Number: BXXYK

SAFT AMERICA INC PORTABLE BATTERY DIVISION

711 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
VALDOSTA, GA 31601
US

Emergency Phone: 912-247-2331/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 912-247-2331

Cage: 67237

SAFT AMERICA INC PORTABLE BATTERY DIVISION

1886 VALDOSTA, GA 31601 US

Telephone: 912-247-2331

Cage: 67237

CADMIUM (SARA 313) (CERCLA); TOTAL PERCENTAGE OF

CAS: 7440-43-9

RTECS: EU9800000

Fraction By Weight: SEE ING

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); TOTAL PERCENTAGE OF INGREDIENTS

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: SEE ING

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: 8%

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)/COBALT HYDROXIDE

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:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) IS NOT NOT RELEVANT.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
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:NONE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE. IF LEAKING
OR INCINERATED: IRRITATION, EYES AND/OR SKIN BURNS, CHEST PAIN,
COUGHING, SWEATING, CHILLS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, WEAKNESS
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IN NORMAL CONDITION OF USE.

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. EYE/SKIN:IF CONTACT WITH
ELECTROLYTE, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.
HOLD EYELIDS OPEN. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. INHALED:REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED. ORAL:DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING. IF CONSCIOUS, DILUTE BY DRINKING SEVERAL GLASSES OF MILK
OR WATER. DO NOT GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, SAND. USE WATER SPRAY TO KEEP
BATTERIES COOL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-APPROVED
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CADMIUM AND NICKEL FUMES ARE TOXIC AND
CAN CAUSE DEATH. IN CONFINED AREA, HYDROGEN GAS GENERATED BY
OVERCHARGING MAY CAUSE EXPLOSION.

Spill Release Procedures:BATTERY AND CELL CASES WILL NORMALLY CONTAIN
MATERIALS OF CONCERN. USE INDUSTRIAL ABSORBENT TO COLLECT LIQUID
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT; MAY CAUSE
PERSONAL INJURY & FIRE. AVOID BREAKING, CRUSHING OR OTHERWISE
DESTROYING THE PHYSICAL INTEGRITY OF THE CELL OR BATTERY
Other Precautions:DO NOT INCINERATE. DO NOT TOUCH BROKEN OR LEAKING
BATTERIES. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. AVOID BREATHING FUMES.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF SMALL CHILDREN.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR IF CELL BROKEN OR
DURING A FIRE.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION WHEN HANDLING THE
LIQUID IN THE BATTERY OR FUMES PRESENT.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, NITRILE FOR LEAKERS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES FOR LEAKERS
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, QUICK DRENCH SHOWER AND
IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:Z5
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Spec Gravity:NOT RELEVANT
Viscosity:NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:NOT RELEVANT
Appearance and Odor:SEALED NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY - NO ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALUMINUM, ZINC, TIN AND OTHER ACTIVE METALS, ACIDS, CHLORINATED AND
AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS, NITROCARBONS, HALOCARBONS
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT, FIRE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF CADMIUM, CADMIUM OXIDE,
NICKEL OXIDE, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE MAY BE FORMED.

Waste Disposal Methods:CELLS AND BATTERIES MAY BE RETURNED AT SENDERS
EXPENSE TO A PERMITTED TREATMENT, STORAGE, DISPOSAL FACILITY
(TSDF). IF NOT RECYCLED, DISPOSAL MUST BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, ST ATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

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