Product ID:NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY
MSDS Date:03/15/1991
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-165-2165
MSDS Number: CCLXX

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

Cage: 56469

BREN-TRONICS INC

COMMACK, NY 11725-3104 US

Telephone: 631-499-5155

Cage: 51828

NICKEL

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: 20-30%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3

NICKEL HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 12054-48-7

RTECS: QR7040000

Fraction By Weight: <30%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG NI/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG NI/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

CADMIUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-43-9

RTECS: EU9800000

Fraction By Weight: 13-15%

OSHA PEL 0.1MG/M3FUME;0.2DUST

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3 DUST;9192

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

CADMIUM HYDROXIDE

Fraction By Weight: <26%

COBALT (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-48-4

RTECS: GF8750000

Fraction By Weight: 1-2%

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3;DUST 9192

COBALT HYDROXIDE

CAS: 1307-86-4

RTECS: GG0904000

Fraction By Weight: <2%

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/M3(COBALT)

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III) (AS DRY POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 2-4%

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9192

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:THESE BATTERIES ARE MANUFACTURED
ARTICLES. EXPOSURE OCCURS ONLY IF THE BATTERY IS MECHANICALLY OR
ELECTRICALLY ABUSED. ACUTE: MOST LIKELY, RISK IS WHEN CELL LEAKS.
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE IS CAUSTIC AND SKIN CAN CAUSE IRRITATION OR
BURNS. CHRONIC: EYE CONTACT WITH POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE MAY CAUSE
PERNAMENT INJURY.
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:SKIN IRRITATION, SKIN BURNS, PERNAMENT EYE
INJURY.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:IF LEAKAGE FROM CELL CONTACT: SKIN-FLUSH WITH WATER, WASH
WITH SOAP AND WATER. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, CONTACT PHYSICIAN.
EYES-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15
MINUTES, THEN SEE A PHYSICIAN AT ONCE. ]

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY BURST WHEN SUBJECT TO EXTREME HEAT.
CADMIUM FUMES MAY BE RELEASED DURNING BURNING.

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID SKIN AND EYE CONTACT. COLLECT ALL
RELEASED MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC BAG FOR WASTE DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT. STORE IN COOL,
DRY PLACE. USE PROPER BATTERY CHARGER.
Other Precautions:AVOID INCINERATION OR MUTILATION. USE BATTERY IN
PROPER EQUIPMENT. OBSERVE CORRECT POLARITY.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. WHEN HANDING RUPTURED
BATTERIES, USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR AS REQUIRED IF ABOVE
PEL/TLV OR SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, NITRILE, OR NATURAL RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES WITH OPTIONAL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER,WORK
CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR
FOOTWEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THESE BATTERIES ARE MANUFACTURED "ARTICLES", WHICH DO NOT RESULT IN
EXPOSURE TO A HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE, AS
DEFINED IN OSHA HCS 1910.1200(C). WHEN HANDLING RUPTURED BATTERY
DO NOT GET ON SKIN, IN EYES OR ON CLOTHING. DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS.

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:EACH CELL A SEALED CONTAINER.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:DO NOT HEAT OR DISASSEMBLE. DO NOT SHORT
CIRCUIT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CADMIUM OXIDE FUMES/VAPORS/DUST

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT INCINERATE. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH
LOCAL REGULATIONS. SMALL QUANTITIES ARE USUALLY ALLOWED IN
HOUSEHOLD TRASH.

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