CDLVL - AV-2012;402037

Product Identification

Product ID:AV-2012;402037
MSDS Date:02/28/1991
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-055-9627
MSDS Number: CDLVL

Responsible Party
SAFT AMERICA INC, POWER SOURCES DIV
711 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
VALDOSTA, GA 31603
US

Emergency Phone: 912-247-2331

Info Phone: 912-247-2331

Preparer: (ILLEGIBLE)

Cage: 09052

Contractor
SAFT AMERICA INC.
1886 VALDOSTA, GA 31602 US

Telephone: 912-247-2331

Cage: 09052

Ingredients

CADMIUM (SARA 313) (CERCLA) [CONSISTING OF CADMIUM,CADMIUM

CAS: 7440-43-9

RTECS: EU9800000

Fraction By Weight: 8-20%

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


NICKEL (SARA 313) (CERCLA) [CONSISTING OF NICKEL,NICKEL

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: 15-35%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9596

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:**ARTICLE** LEAKAGE FROM THIS BATTERY
MAY BE TOXIC AND CORROSIVE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS CADMIUM AND NICKEL WHICH ARE
LISTED BY NTP AND IARC AND REGULATED BY OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION OF THE NOSEAND
THROAT,SWEATING,CHILSS,SHORTNESS OF BREATH,WEAKNESS,LOCAL
DERMATITIS,NAUSEA,COUGHING,CHEST PAIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING
RESPIRATORY,PROSTATE,LIVER OR KIDNEY AILMENTS MAY BE AT INCREASED
RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

First Aid

First Aid:SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING;WASH WITH WATER.GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION IF NEEDED.EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.GET
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE OXYGEN
OR ARTIFICI AL RESPIRATION IF NEEDED.GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
ATTENTION.INGEST:GET PROMPT QUALIFIED MEDICAL ATTENTION.IF
CONSCIOUS,INDUCE VOMITING UNDER MEDICAL SUPERVISION.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER,DRY CHEMICAL,CARBON DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN SPILL;COLLECT IN A PLASTIC-LINED
CONTAINER.HEPA VACUUMING IS PREFERRED.FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT REPORTED.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY,WELL-VENTILATED
PLACE.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH CLOTHING.AVOID GENERATING DUST.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:WHERE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS ARE LACKING OR IN
ENCLOSED SPACES USE A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST.
Ventilation:NOSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:PROVIDE A LOCAL EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY
SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE REASONABLE CARE IN HANDLING THIS
PRODUCT.WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
HMIS-LEVIEN SPOKE WITH TIM AT SAFT.WE LEARNED THAT THIS BATTERY IS A
DRY TYPE,NON-HAZARDOUS,AND NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORT.

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.6
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:6 VOLT NI-CAD BATTERY.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:USE HAZMAT STORAGE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:METAL OXIDE FUMES.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND
LOCAL REGULATIONS.THIS ITEM IS CONSIDERED RCRA HAZARDOUS
WASTE(D019)[FP-D].

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