Product ID:G4974 2.6V NICAD BATTERY SEALED
MSDS Date:01/06/1995
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-302-6828
MSDS Number: BYGZW

ALEXANDER MFG CO.

1511 S. GARFIELD PL
MASON CITY, IA 50401-5662
US

Emergency Phone: 515-423-1161/800-247-1821

Info Phone: 515-423-8955/800-247-1821

Preparer: UNREADABLE

Cage: 56469

ALEXANDER TECHNOLOGIES INC

1508 MASON CITY, IA 50401 US

Telephone: 515-423-1161/8955

Cage: 56469

NICKEL (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: 20-30%

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: 20-30%

OSHA PEL 1 MG(NI)/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG(NI)/M3; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

CADMIUM (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-43-9

RTECS: EU9800000

Fraction By Weight: 13-15%

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: 13-15%

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG CD/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG CD/M3

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA) (AS DRY HYDROXIDE)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 2-4%

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:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: UNDER NORMAL USE, G4974 BATTERY
DOES NOT RELEASE TOXIC MATERIAL.
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 SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. DLA-HMIS: EYES-IMMEDIATELY
FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SKIN-REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES.
WASH WITH MILD SOAP & WATER. INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
ADMINISTER OXYGE N OR ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION AS NEEDED.
INGESTED-OBTAIN IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Extinguishing Media:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. DLA-HMIS: USE MEDIA
APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CADMIUM FUMES MAY BE RELEASED DURING
BURNING.

Spill Release Procedures:ELECTROLYTE; POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE IS CAUSTIC.
DO ALLOW SKIN OR EYE CONTACT. FLUSH WITH WATER. THERE IS ONLY A
TRACE AMOUNT OS POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE IN BATTERY.
Neutralizing Agent:5% ACETIC ACID SOLUTION.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. DO NOT
SHORT CIRCUIT BATTERY.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PER MFR MSDS ITEM IS AN ARTICLE AND EXEMPT FROM MSDS REQUIREMENTS IN 29
CFR 1910.1200.

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:SEALED NICAD BATTERY, 2.6 VOLTS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NO INFORMATION FOUND.
Stability Condition to Avoid:BURNING, RUPTURING.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CADMIUM FUMES MAY BE RELEASED DURING A
FIRE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT INCINERATE OR MUTILATE. DISPOSE OF IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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