Product ID:BISMUTH OXIDE
MSDS Date:09/17/1998
FSC:6140
NIIN:00N091862
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJQBC

YARDNEY TECHNICAL PRODUCTS INC (WHITTAKER)

82 MECHANIC ST
PAWCATUCK, CT 06379
US

Emergency Phone: 800-255-3924

Info Phone: 860-599-1100

Cage: 87362

YARDNEY TECHNICAL PRODUCTS INC

PAWCATUCK, CT 06379 US

Telephone: (860)599-1100

Cage: 87362

SILVER COMPOUNDS (DUST OR FUME)

OSHA PEL 0.01 MG/M3

CADMIUM OXIDE (DUST OR FUME)

CAS: 1306-19-0

RTECS: EV1925000

OSHA PEL 5 UG/M3

LEAD OXIDE (DUST OR FUME)

CAS: 1309-60-0

RTECS: OG0700000

OSHA PEL 50 UG/M3

BISMUTH OXIDE (DUST OR FUME)

CAS: 1304-76-3

RTECS: EB2984460

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE IS CORROSIVE TO
SKIN AND EYES. LEAD, CADMIUM AND SILVER BIOACCUMULATE IN HUMAN
TISSUES. CADMIUM OXIDE IS A SUSPECTED HUMAN CARCINOGEN. LEAD AND
CADMIUM APPEAR ON THE NAVY LIST OF O CCUPATIONAL CHEMICAL
REPRODUCTIVE HAZARDS. SEEK CONSULTATION FROM APPROPRIATE HEALTH
PROFESSIONALS CONCERNING LATEST HAZARD LIST INFO AND SAFE HANDLING
AND EXPOSURE INFO .
Effects of Overexposure:TO POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE: SKIN AND EYE
IRRITATION. TO SILVER: AGRYIA. TO CADMIUM OXIDE: DRYNESS OF THROAT,
HEADACHE, COUGH, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, VOMITING. TO LEAD OXIDE:
ABDOMINAL PAIN, NAUSEA, VOMITING , METALLIC TASTE IN MOUTH.

First Aid:INGEST: CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES
WITH POTABLE WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM MD
. SKIN: IN RESPONSE TO KOH - FLUSH AFFECTED AREA WITH COPIOUS
AMOUNTS OF WATER. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. INHALATION:
IN RESPONSE TO METAL FUMES, DUSTS - REMOVE VICTOM FROM AREA. SEEK
MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT . AVOID BREATHING FUMES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ACRID SMOKE FROM BURNING PLASTIC
COMPONENTS.

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAINS POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE; NEUTRALIZE WITH
BORIC ACID. DO NOT FLUSH TO SANITARY SEWER. COLLECT ALL SPILLAGE
AND DEBRIS FOR PROPER DISPOSAL. USE NIOSH APPROVED FULL FACE
RESPIRATOR WITH HEPA FILTERS OR A PAPR WITH HEPA FILTERS. DO NOT
CREATE ANY DUST. DO NOT SWEEP UP THE DEBRIS.
Neutralizing Agent:NEUTRALIZE WITH BORIC ACID.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID SHORT CIRCUITING THE TERMINALS.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO INTENSE HEAT OR FIRE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT OPEN THESE CELLS AND EXPOSE THE INTERNAL
COMPONENTS.

Respiratory Protection:N/A. USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE
FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: YES.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT (FILL OPERATION).
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES & FULL LENGTH
FACESHIELD .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EYE WASH AND DELUGE SHOWER .
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT: N/A.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER WORKING WITH ANY BATTERY.
Supplemental Safety and Health
UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE OR SERVICE, THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT EXPOSE
THE USER TO TOXIC FUMES. PRIOR TO USE, CARE MUST BE TAKEN WHIN
FILLING A DRY CELL WITH ELECTROLYTE IN ORDER TO AVOID A SEVERE CH
EMICAL BURN TO EXPOSED TISSUES. SKIN AND EYE PROTECTION IS STRONGLY
RECOMMENDED FOR THE CELL FILL OPERATION.

Appearance and Odor:NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, SOLVENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE
TERMINALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF CADMIUM, TOXIC FUMES OF
LEAD.

Waste Disposal Methods:SILVER-ZINC BATTERIES CONTAIN RCRA REGULATED
METALS AND A CORROSIVE LIQUID. THEY SHOULD BE RECYCLED TO RECOVER
THE SILVER. FOLLOW ALL LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL HAZARD WASTE
REGULATIONS.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
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.

SARA Title III Information:THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING EPCRA
SECTION 313 CHEMICALS: SILVER COMPOUNDS, LEAD COMPOUNDS, CADMIUM
COMPOUNDS AND ZINC COMPOUNDS.
Federal Regulatory Information:CADMIUM OXIDE AND LEAD OXIDE ARE BOTH
THE SUBJECT OF SPECIFIC OSHA REGULATIONS. REFER TO 29 CFR 1910.1025
LEAD AND 29 CFR 1910.1027 FOR CADMIUM.