Product ID:13176 SAFT BRAND NICKEL CADMIUM SEALED CELL BATTERY
MSDS Date:10/03/1994
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-402-6350
MSDS Number: CCMHV

SAFT AMERICA INC., POWER SOURCES DIV.

711 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
VALDOSTA, GA 31603
US

Emergency Phone: 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

CADMIUM (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-43-9

RTECS: EU9800000

Fraction By Weight: <17%

OSHA PEL 0.2 MG/M3 DUST; Z-2

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/M3 DUST;9596

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

CADMIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 21041-95-2

Fraction By Weight: <17%

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG CD/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG CD/M3

CADMIUM OXIDE (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 1306-19-0

RTECS: EV1925000

Fraction By Weight: <17%

OSHA PEL 0.2 MG (CD)/M3 DUST

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

NICKEL (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: <19%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9596

NICKEL HYDROXIDE (SARA 313) (CERCLA) (MFR HAS ERROR IN

CAS: 12054-48-7

RTECS: QR7040000

Fraction By Weight: <19%

OSHA PEL 1 MG(NI)/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG(NI)/M3; 9596

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

NICKEL OXIDE

CAS: 1313-99-1

RTECS: QR8400000

Fraction By Weight: <19%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3 AS NI

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3 AS NI

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: <8%

OSHA PEL C 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9596

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

COBALT (SARA 313)

CAS: 7440-48-4

RTECS: GF8750000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.02 MG/M3; A3; 9596

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CONTACT W/ELECTROLYTE MAY CAUSE SEVERE
IRRITATION/BURNS TO SKIN & EYES. NICKEL COMPOUNDS MAY CAUSE SKIN
IRRITATION/SENSITIZATION. INGESTION OF ELECTROLYTE MAY CAUSE TISSUE
DAMAGE TO THROAT/GI TRACT. I NHALATION OF CADMIUM & NICKEL
COMPOUNDSMAY CAUSE LUNG IRRITATION/DAMAGE. CHRONIC: DERMATITIS,
KIDNEY/LUNG DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS CADMIUM [7440-43-9] WHICH IS
LISTED BY NTP AND IARC AND REGULATED BY OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
NICKEL ALSO SUSPECT.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES-SEVERE IRRITATION, BLINDNESS, BURNS. SKIN-
SERIOUS BURNS, ECZEMA, NICKEL ITCH. INGESTED-TISSUE DAMAGE TO
THROAT/ GI TRACT, NAUSEA, INTESTINAL DISORDERS. INHALED-IRRITATION
OF NASAL PASSAGES, LUNG DAMAGE, DRY THROAT, COUGH, HEADACHE,
VOMITING, CHEST PAIN, CHILLS, BREATHING DIFFICULTY, PROTRATION,
KIDNEY DAMAGE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:IN ALL CASES GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES-FLUSH WITH
WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SKIN-REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. FLUSH WITH
WATER. INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATI ON AS NEEDED. INGESTED-DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! IF
CONSCIOUS, DILUTE BY GIVING WATER OR MILK.

Flash Point:NONE SPECIFIED
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, SAND.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR TO P[REVENT SKIN CONTACT WITH ELECTROLYTE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION IS CORROSIVE TO ALL
HUMAN TISSUES. IT REACTS WITH MANY ORGANIC CHEMICALS. IT REACTS
WITH ZINC, ALUMINUM, TIN, OTHER REACTIVE METALS.

Spill Release Procedures:FLUSH WITH WATER AND NEUTRALIZE WITH CITRIC
ACID.
Neutralizing Agent:CITRIC ACID.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.
MAINTAIN STRICT HYGIENE FOR CHEM HANDLING.
Other Precautions:DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT. DO NOT BREAK OPEN CELL. DO NOT
INCINERATE BATTERY CASES. DO NOT ALLOW AN EXPOSED FLAME OR SPARK
NEAR CELLS. THESE CELLS AND THE BATTERIES MADE FROM THEM ARE HIGHLY
CHARGED AND AR E CAPABLE OF HIGH ENERGY DISCHARGE.

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH
ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE OR AN AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS
REQUIRED. USE IAW 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Protective Gloves:SYNTHETIC RUBBER.
Eye Protection:SPLASH GOGGLES OR FACESHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON IF EXPSOURE TO ECTROLYTE
LIKELY. DLA-HMIS: EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
BATTERY TYPE IS HVO1.1.

HCC:Z5
Spec Gravity:1.17-1.25 (KOH)
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT DETERMINED
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE-ELECTROLYTE
Appearance and Odor:SEALED CELL NICAD BATTERY; 1.5 VOLT; 1.655" X
3.000" X 0.345".

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALUMINUM, ZINC, TIN & OTHER ACTIVE METALS, ACID, CHLORINATED & AROMATIC
HYDROCARBONS, NITROCARBONS, HALOCARBONS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NICKEL OXIDE, CADMIUM, CADMIUM OXIDE,
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:THE STORAGE BATTERY IS HAZARDOUS WASTE UNDER
RCRA. IT MAY BE RETURNED TO SAFT FOR RECYCLING. BATTERY IS TCLP
TOXIC. BATTERY & ELECTROLYTE ARE CORROSIVE. IF NOT RECYCLED,
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL
REGULATIONS.

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