Product ID:NICKEL CADMIUM AIRCRAFT BATTERY
MSDS Date:10/03/1994
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-150-5380
MSDS Number: BZJJL

SAFT AMERICA INC, POWER SOURCES DIV

711 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
VALDOSTA, GA 31601
US

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

Info Phone: 912-247-2331

Cage: 09052

SAFT AMERICA INC.

1886 VALDOSTA, GA 31602 US

Telephone: 912-247-2331

Cage: 09052

NICKEL OXIDE, SOLID

CAS: 1313-99-1

RTECS: QR8400000

Fraction By Weight: 18%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3 AS NI

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3 AS NI

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)/ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION (30%)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 19%

OSHA PEL C 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9596

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

CADMIUM OXIDE (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA), SOLID

CAS: 1306-19-0

RTECS: EV1925000

Fraction By Weight: 13%

OSHA PEL 0.2 MG (CD)/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG(CD)/M3; 9596

COPPER (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-50-8

RTECS: GL5325000

Fraction By Weight: 94 - 99%

OSHA PEL 0.1MG/M3 FUME/1 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 0.2 MG/M3 FUME; 9596

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

NYLON 11

CAS: 25587-80-8

Fraction By Weight: 15%

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 CADMIUM [7440-43-9] WHICH IS
LISTED BY NTP AND IARC AND REGULATED BY OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
CONTAINS NICKEL.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE. IF LEAKING
OR INCINERATED: IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY TRACT AND EYES, SKIN
BURNS, CHEST PAIN, COUGHING, SWEATING, CHILLS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH,
WEAKNESS, EYE DAMAGE
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IN NORMAL CONDITION OF USE.

First Aid:GET MEDICAL HELP IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR. PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15
MINUTES, HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. CALL PHYSICIAN. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP
& WATER . ORAL:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK LARGE
AMOUNT OF WATER OR MILK. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. NEVER
GIVE ANYTIHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL
FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS.
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. POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE IS CORROSIVE TO ALL HUMAN
TISSUES.

Spill Release Procedures:BATTERY AND CELL CASES WILL NORMALLY CONTAIN
MATERIALS OF CONCERN. USE INDUSTRIAL ABSORBENT TO COLLECT LIQUID
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE. NEUTRALIZE WITH DILUTE CITRIC ACID. FLUSH TO
SEWER WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER, IF ALLOWED.
Neutralizing Agent:CITRIC ACID, DILUTE ACETIC ACID

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY PLACE, AWAY FROM
FLAME & INCOMPATIBLES. AVOID BREAKING, CRUSHING/OTHERWISE
DESTROYING 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. DO NOT TRANSPORT BATTERIES
WITHOUT VENT CAP IN PLACE.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR DURING LEVEL
CHARGING.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE VENTILATION WHEN HANDLING THE LIQUID IN THE
BATTERY OR IF 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:B1
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:BATTERY - NO ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID SULFURIC ACID. ELECTROLYTE WILL REACT WITH ALUMINUM, ZINC, TIN ..
ACIDS, CHLORINATED HYDROCARBONS, NITROCARBON.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT, FIRE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF CADMIUM OXIDE, CADMIUM,
NICKEL OXIDE AND POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:CELLS AND BATTERIES MAY BE RETURNED AT SENDERS
EXPENSE TO A PERMITTED TREATMENT, STORAGE, DISPOSAL FACILITY
(TSDF). DISPOSAL MUST BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAW S AND REGULATIONS. RECYCLING IS
RECOMMENDED.

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