Product ID:NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY
MSDS Date:03/01/1986
FSC:6140
NIIN:00N062958
MSDS Number: BYVJP

RAYOVAC

601 RAYOVAC DR
MADISON, WI 53711-0960
US

Emergency Phone: 608-275-4824

Info Phone: 608-275-4824

Preparer: T.J.A.

Cage: IO513

RAYOVAC CORP

MADISON, WI 53711 US

Telephone: 608-275-4735/800-255-3924

Cage: 77542

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

CADMIUM (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-43-9

RTECS: EU9800000

Fraction By Weight: 13-15%

OSHA PEL 0.2 MG/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/M3 DUST

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

COBALT (SARA 313)

CAS: 7440-48-4

RTECS: GF8750000

Fraction By Weight: 1-2%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.02 MG/M3

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 5-7%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3, C

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3, C

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

RISK OF CHEMICALS TO MAN, VOL 52, PG 363,

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NONE UNDER NORMAL CONDITION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL:IARC MONOGRAPHS ON EVAL OF CARCIN
RISK OF CHEMS TO MAN, VOL 49, PG 257, 1990:GRP 2B. NTP 7TH ANNUAL
RPT (SUPDAT)
Effects of Overexposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF
RESP) . EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/POTABLE WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15
MINUTES, SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM MD . SKIN:FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUN TS OF
WATER. CALL MD . INGEST:CONTACT THE NATIONAL CAPITOL POISON CENTER,
WASHINGTON D.C., (202) 625-3333 - CALL COLLECT.

Flash Point Method:OC
Extinguishing Media:WATER, FOAM, CO*2 - NO SPECIAL EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
REQUIRED.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT . NICKEL & CADMIUM FUMES MAY BE RELEASED AT ELEVATED
TEMPERATURES (CADMIUM 500F, NICKEL 2500F).
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

Spill Release Procedures:BATTERIES ARE A DRY SOLID & CAN BE HANDLED
EASILY W/SHOVELS OR SIMILAR EQUIPMENT. WHEN ACCUMULATING LARGE
QUANTITIES OF UNDISCHARGED BATTERIES FOR DISPOSAL, PACK IN A
NON-CONDUCTIVE INSULATING MATERIA L.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT STORE UNPACKAGED CELLS TOGETHER
SO CONTACTS CAN TOUCH. THIS SITUATION WILL RESULT IN CELL SHORTING
& HEAT BUILD-UP.
Other Precautions:DO NOT RECHARGE THIS TYPE OF BATTERY.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EX OF CARCIN:ON CARCINS, 1994:ANTIC TO BE CARCIN. HUMAN:LUNGS, NASAL
CAVITIES. CADMIUM:IARC MONO ON EVAL OF CARCIN RISK OF CHEMS TO MAN,
VOL 58, PG 119, 1193:GRP 1. NTP 7TH ANNUAL RPT ON CARCINS, 1994
:ANTIC TO BE CARCIN. OSHA REG. HUMAN:LUNG, PROSTATE, RENAL SYS
EFTS. COBALT:IARC MONOGRAPHS ON EVAL OF CARCIN (ING 5)

Appearance and Odor:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT, ELECTRICAL SHORT.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE ACCORDING TO APPROPRIATE LOCAL, STATE &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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