Product ID:R8607 NICAD BATTERY, SEALED, 7.5 VOLTS
MSDS Date:12/01/1992
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-426-7662
MSDS Number: CCVWD

ALEXANDER MFG CO.

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

Emergency Phone: 515-423-8955

Info Phone: 515-423-1161

Cage: 56469

ALEXANDER TECHNOLOGIES INC

1508 MASON CITY, IA 50401 US

Telephone: 515-423-1161/8955

Cage: 56469

NICKEL (SARA 313) (CERCLA) (INGREDIENTS #1 & #2 = 20-30%)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: < 30%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9596

NICKEL HYDROXIDE (SARA 313) (CERCLA) (INGREDIENTS #1 & #2 =

CAS: 12054-48-7

RTECS: QR7040000

Fraction By Weight: < 30%

OSHA PEL 1 MG(NI)/M3

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

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

CADMIUM (SARA 313) (CERCLA) (INGREDIENTS #3 & #4 = 13-15%

CAS: 7440-43-9

RTECS: EU9800000

Fraction By Weight: < 15%

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 (INGREDIENTS #3 & #4 = 13-15%)

CAS: 21041-95-2

Fraction By Weight: < 15%

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG CD/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG CD/M3

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 2-4%

OSHA PEL C 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9596

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 ORAL RAT IS UNKNOWN FOR MIXTURE.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NO EXPOSURE EXPECTED UNDER NORMAL
CONDITIONS OF USE. IF BATTERY RUPTURES, CONTACT MAY CAUSE BURNS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL AND CADMIUM ARE LISTED UNDER IARC
AND NTP. NO EXPOSURE EXPECTED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE.
Effects of Overexposure:NO EXPOSURE EXPECTED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF
USE. IF CONTACTED WHEN BATTERY RUPTURE, IT MAY CAUSE BURNS TO EYES
AND SKIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER. IF IRRITATION
PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:NOT GIVEN
Upper Limits:NOT GIVEN
Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPIATE
FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
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:CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS MAY CAUSE
FIRE OR EXPLOSION. CADMIUM FUMES OR VAPORS ARE TOXIC AND CAN CAUSE
DEATH.

Spill Release Procedures:IF BATTERY RUPTURES, WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
PICK UP, AND PLACE IN APPROPIATE DISPOSAL CONTAINER. WASH AREA WITH
PLENTY OF WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE, HEAT,
FLAMES AND INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.
Other Precautions:DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT BATTERIES. THEY MAY CAUSE BURNS
WHEN IN CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYES.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS
Ventilation:NONE REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS
Protective Gloves:RUBBER. WHEN HANDLING RUPTURED BATTERIES
Eye Protection:GOGGLES WHEN HANDLING RUPTURED BATTERIES
Other Protective Equipment:AN EMERGENCY EYEWASH AND SHOWER SHOULD BE
AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER
BEFORE EATING, DRINKING, SMOKING OR USING TOILET FACILITIES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

HCC:Z5
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NOT GIVEN
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NOT GIVEN
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Pres:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Density:NOT GIVEN
Spec Gravity:NOT GIVEN
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT GIVEN
Solubility in Water:52% (KOH)
Appearance and Odor:CAUSTIC ELECTROLYTE IN BATTERY CASE.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, NITRATES, NITRIC ACID. BATTERY MAY SHORT
CIRCUIT IN WATER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:METAL OXIDE FUMES MAY BE EVOLVED AT
TEMPERATURES ABOVE MELTING POINT.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS. DO NOT INCINERATE.

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