Product ID:CADNICA NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY
MSDS Date:01/01/1999
FSC:6135
NIIN:01-295-0436
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJDNH

SANYO ENERGY CORP, BATTERY DIV

200 RISER RD
LITTLE FERRY, NJ 07643
US

Emergency Phone: 201-641-2333

Info Phone: 201-641-2333

Cage: 0C8Z7

SANYO ENERGY CORP, BATTERY DIV

LITTLE FERRY, NJ 07643 US

Telephone: 201-641-2333

Cage: 0C8Z7

CADMIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 21041-95-2

RTECS: EV1260000

NICKEL HYDROXIDE

CAS: 12054-48-7

RTECS: QR7040000

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

NICKEL (POWDER)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

OSHA PEL C 2 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LITHIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 1310-65-2

RTECS: OJ6307070

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS: EYES, SKIN,
RESPIRATORY, AND GASTROINTESTINAL TRACTS. ACUTE - THIS IS A
NON-SPILLABLE BATTERY. CONTENTS FROM AN OPEN BATTERY MAY CAUSE
SEVERE EYE IRRITATION AND CHEMICAL BURNS, SKIN CH EMICAL BURNS.
INHALATION OF DUST OR PARTICLES FROM CONTENTS MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY
IRRITATION, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, AND VOMITING. INGESTION CAN BE
HARMFUL. IF THE BATTERY SHOULD OPEN IN A DIGESTIVE TRACT, THE
ELECTROLYTE MAY CAUSES LOCALIZED BURNS, DIZZINESS, ABDOMINAL PAIN,
FAINTNESS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS AND POSSIBLE LIVER AND KIDNEY INJURY.
CHRONIC - NICKEL POWDER AND CADMIUM COMPOUNDS ARE KNOWN TO CA USE
CANCER IN HUMAN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS CADMIUM AND NICKEL.
Effects of Overexposure:SEVERE IRRITATION, NAUSEA, VOMITING, TEARING,
BLURRED VISION, DRY SKIN, HEADACHE, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, FAINTNESS,
BURNS, PAIN, DIZZINESS
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:OVEREXPOSURE IS UNLIKELY TO
AGGRAVATE EXISTING MEDICAL CONDITIONS.

First Aid:GET MEDICAL HELP IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. INHALED: REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. EYES: IF THE CONTENTS FROM AN OPENED BATTERY COMES IN
CONTACT WITH THE EYES, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES THOROUGHLY WITH WATER
FOR AT LE AST 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN. SEE PHYSICIAN. SKIN:
IF THE CONTENTS FROM AN OPENED BATTERY COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE
SKIN, WASH WITH SOAP & WATER. SWALLOWING: IF BATTERY OR CONTENT OF
AN OPENED BA TTERY IS INGESTED, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. SEEK
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. CALL NATIONAL BATTERY INGESTION
HOTLINE FOR ADVICE & FOLLOWUP (202-625-3333).

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:IN CASE OF FIRE IN ADJACENT AREA, IT IS PERMISSABLE
TO USE ANY CLASS OF EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM ON THESE BATTERIES OR
THEIR PACKING MATERIAL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DO NOT INCINERATE OR SUBJECT CELLS TO
TEMPERATURES IN EXCESS OF 100C(212 F). SUCH TREATMENT CAN VAPORIZE
THE LIQUID ELECTROLYTE; AND CAUSE CELL RUPTURE..

Spill Release Procedures:THIS IS A NON-SPILLABLE BATTERY. IF BATTERY IS
BROKEN OR CRUSHED, WEAR RUBBER GLOVES AND TRANSFER CONTENTS TO A
SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR RECYCLING OR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:DILUTE ACID

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE BETWEEN -30C AND +35C. STORE IN
A COOL PLACE, BUT PREVENT CONDENSATION ON CELL OR BATTERY
TERMINALS. ELEVATED TEMPERATURES CAN RESULT IN SHORTENED BATTERY
LIFE.
Other Precautions:KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. IF SOLDERING OR
WELDING TO THE CASE OF THE BATTERY IS REQUIRED, CONSULT YOUR SANYO
ENERGY CORP. REPRESENTATIVE. DO NOT MIX WITH OTHER BATTERY TYPES,
CHARGE ABOVE SPECIFI ED RATE, CONNECT ADVERSELY OR SHORT CIRCUIT.

Respiratory Protection:NOT REQUIRED UNDER CONDITIONS OF NORMAL USE.
Ventilation:NOT REQUIRED UNDER CONDITIONS OF NORMAL USE.
Protective Gloves:NOT REQUIRED UNDER CONDITIONS OF NORMAL USE.
Eye Protection:NOT REQUIRED UNDER CONDITIONS OF NORMAL USE.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE BATH, WASHING FACILITY, EMERGENCY
SHOWER, LAB COAT OR UNIFORM.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. WASH AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PART NUMBER: 12-19245-01. HCC PER TECHNICAL SUPPORT.

HCC:Z5

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT, FIRE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NICKEL OXIDE, CADMIUM OXIDE, POTASSIUM
OXIDE MAY BE FORMED.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,
STATE, AND FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS. DO NOT INCINERATE CELLS.
DO NOT DISPOSE IN FIRE.

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This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Transport Information:A NON-SPILLABLE WET ELECTRIC STORAGE BATTERY IS
EXCEPTED FROM ALL OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SUBCHAPTER IF: 1. THE
BATTERY IS PROTECTED AGAINST SHORT CIRCUIT; 2. FOR BATTERIES
MANUFACTURED AFTER SEPT EMBER 30,1995, THE BATTERY AND THE OUTER
PACKAGING MUST BE PLAINLY AND DURABLY MARKED "NONSPILLABLE" OR
:NONSPILLABLE BATTERY", AND 3. THE BATTERY MUST BE CAPABLE OF
WITHSTANDING THE FOLLOWING TWO TE STS WITHOUT LEAKAGE OF BATTERY
FLUID FROM THE BATTERY: (I) VIBRATION TEST; (II) PRESSURE
DIFFERENTIAL TEST. SEE 49 CFR 173.159(D).