Product ID:SILVER-CADMIUM CELL
MSDS Date:07/27/1992
FSC:6135
NIIN:01-029-9315
MSDS Number: BYDJZ

YARDNEY TECHNICAL PRODUCTS,INC.

82 MECHANIC ST.
PAWCATUCK, CT 06379
US

Emergency Phone: 800-255-3924

Info Phone: 203-599-1100

Cage: 87362

YARDNEY TECHNICAL PRODUCTS INC

PAWCATUCK, CT 06379 US

Telephone: (860)599-1100

Cage: 87362

SILVER (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-22-4

RTECS: VW3500000

OSHA PEL 0.01 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

CADMIUM OXIDE (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 1306-19-0

RTECS: EV1925000

OSHA PEL 0.2 MG (CD)/M3 DUST

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

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

OSHA PEL C 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE IS CORROSIVE TO
SKIN AND EYES.CADMIUM AND SILVER ARE BIOACCUMULATIVE.CADMIUM OXIDE
IS A CARCINOGEN.
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:KOH:SKIN AND EYE
IRRITATION.SILVER:ARGRYIA(BLUISH TINT BEHIND THE SKIN).CADMIUM
OXIDE:THROAT DRYNESS,HEADACHE,COUGH,SHORTNESS OF BREATH,VOMITING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING;WASH WITH WATER.SEEK
MEDICAL ATTENTION.EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION IF NEEDED.SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.INGEST:GETPROMPT
QUALIFIED MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE CONDITIONS MAY EVOLVE TOXIC FUMES.

Spill Release Procedures:CONTIAN POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE;NEUTRALIZE WITH
BORIC ACID.SOAK UP WITH AN INERT NON-COMBUSTIBLE ABSORBANT.PLACE IN
A SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.DO NOT FLUSH TO SEWER.
Neutralizing Agent:BORIC ACID.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID HEAT OR FIRE.DO NOT SHORT
CIRCUIT TERMINALS.
Other Precautions:NONE

Respiratory Protection:NOT NEEDED IN NORMAL SERVICE.
Ventilation:LOCAL VENTILATION AT THE WORKSITE;MECHANICAL(GENERAL)
VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN TLV/PEL.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT-FILL OPERATION
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES-FILL OPERATION
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,AS NEEDED.PROVIDE A
LOCAL EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER WORKING WITH BATTERY.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS,MFR STATES THAT CELL IS SHIPPED DRY AND MUST
BE FILLED WITH ELECTROLYTE BEFORE USING.

HCC:B1
Appearance and Odor:NOT REPORTED.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS,SOLVENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CADMIUM FUMES,FUMES FROM BURNING
PLASTIC.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND
LOCAL REGULATIONS.RCRA CODE FOR
CADMIUM-D006,SILVER-D011,CORROSIVE-D002.

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