Product ID:RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
MSDS Date:01/02/1991
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-284-6351
MSDS Number: CJDXH

Emergency Phone: 650-364-5001

Info Phone: 650-364-5001

Cage: 56309

Telephone: 650-364-5001

Cage: 89178

CADMIUM & CADMIUM HYDROXIDE

NICKEL & NICKEL HYDROXIDE

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE OR SODIUM HYDROXIDE

COBALT HYDROXIDE

CAS: 21041-93-0

RTECS: GG0904500

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EACH BATTERY CELL IS A SEALED
CYLINDRICAL CONTAINER. IF BROKEN, LEAKING OR IN FIRE: ACUTE -
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE: BURNS TO TISSUE CONTACTED;
NICKEL: POSSIBLE CONTACT DERMATITIS. INGES TION CAUSES STOMACH
IRRITATION. CHRONIC- CADMIUM: POSSIBLE LUNG OR KIDNEY DAMAGE;
NICKEL: POSSIBLE LUNG DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS CADMIUM AND NICKEL.
Effects of Overexposure:IF IN FIRE OR LEAKING: BURNS, IRRITATION, PAIN

First Aid:GET MEDICAL HELP IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. INHALED: REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. CALL PHYSICIAN. EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.
HOLD EYELIDS OPEN. SEE PHYSICIAN. SKIN: WASH WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF
WATER; MILD ACID MAY BE USED TO NEUTRALIZE THE BASE. SWALLOWED: IF
BATTERY/OPEN BATTERY IS INGESTED, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING OR GIVE
FOOD/DRINK. SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. CALL NATIONAL BATTERY
INGESTION H OTLINE FOR ADVICE & FOLLOWUP (202-625-3333).

Fire Fighting Procedures:IF INCINERATED NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED POSITIVE
PRESSURE SCBA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:TOXIC CADMIUM OXIDE FUMES MAY BE RELEASED
DURING BURNING.

Spill Release Procedures:FLUSH ELECTROLYTE SPILLS WITH WATER. DO NOT
BREAK OPEN BATTERY CELL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY PLACE. DO NOT
SHORT CIRCUIT, MAY CAUSE BURNS.
Other Precautions:KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DO NOT BREAK OPEN
BATTERY CELL.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA (IF BURNED)
Ventilation:ADEQUATE
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR PVC IF CELL BROKEN OPEN
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES IF CELL BROKEN OPEN
Other Protective Equipment:EYE BATH, WASHING FACILITY, LAB COAT OR
UNIFORM.
Work Hygienic Practices:GOOD PRACTICE REQUIRES THAT GROSS AMOUNT OF ANY
CHEMICAL BE REMOVED FROM THE SKIN AS SOON AS PRACTICAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PART NUMBER: 13-175; A19460-1. DO NOT BREAK OPEN BATTERY CELL. PROTECT
AGAINST CRACKING OF CASE MATERIAL. ADHERE TO PROPER CHARGING
PROCEDURE.

HCC:Z5
Appearance and Odor:EACH BATTERY CELL IS A SEALED CYLINDRICAL CONTAINER
ENCLOSING ELECTROLYTES.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT, FIRE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES

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

Transport Information:THESE BATTERIES ARE CONSIDERED "MANUFACTURED
ARTICLES" AS DEFINED IN 49 CFR 1910-1200 (C).

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