Product ID:NICKEL CADMIUM AIRCRAFT BATTERY
MSDS Date:10/03/1994
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-205-3057
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKCQG

SAFT AMERICA INC PRIMARY BATTERY DIVISION

711 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
VALDOSTA, GA 31601-6512
US

Emergency Phone: 912-247-2331

Info Phone: 912-247-2331

Cage: 01306

SAFT AMERICA INC.

1886 VALDOSTA, GA 31602 US

Telephone: 912-247-2331

Cage: 09052

NICKEL OXIDE

CAS: 1313-99-1

RTECS: QR8400000

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

30 % POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

CADMIUM OXIDE

CAS: 1306-19-0

RTECS: EV1925000

OSHA PEL 5 MCG/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: C0.05 MG/M3 FUME

COPPER

CAS: 7440-50-8

RTECS: GL5325000

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

NYLON II

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: ELECTROLYTE CONTACT CAUSES
RAPID, SEVERE DAMAGE. EXTREMELY CORROSIVE TO EYE TISSUES. NICKEL
OXIDE MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN: ELECTROLYTE CONTACT CAUSES
SERIOUS BURNS. CONTACT WITH NICKEL COMPOU NDS MAY CAUSE
SENSITIZARION. INGESTION:ELECTROLYTE CAUSES TISSUE DAMAGE TO THROAT
& GASTROINTESINAL TRACT. INGESTION OF NICKEL COMPOUNDS CAUSE NAUSEA
& INTESINAL DISORDERS. INHALATION: KOH MIST CAUSES IRRITATION OF
NASAL MUCOUS MEMBRANES & RESPIRATORY TRACT TISSUES. INHALATION OF
CADMIUM OXIDE FUMES CAUSES SYSTEMIC EFFECTS. CHRONIC EXPOSURE TO
CADMIUM COMPOUNDS MAY RESULT IN RESPIRATORY EDEMA, BRE ATHING
DIFFICULTY, KIDNEY DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NIOSH RECOMMENDS THAT NICKEL AND CADMIUM
BE TREATED AS OCCUPATIONAL CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: SEVERE DAMAGE, IRRITATION. SKIN: BURNS,
NICKEL ITCH, ECZEMA. INGESTED: NAUSEA. INHALED: DRY THROAT, COUGH,
HEADACHE, VOMITING, CHEST PAIN, CHILLS, BREATHING DIFFICULTY,
PROSTRATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE
PARTY.

First Aid:BATTERY ELECTROLYTE:EYE CONTACT:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER
FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN
CONTACT:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND FLUSH AFFECTED AREAS WITH
PLENTY OF WA TER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING.DILUTE BY GIVING WATER.IF AVAILABLE GIVE SEVERAL GLASSES
OF MILK.GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.DO NOT GIVE ANYTHING BY
MOUTH TO AN UNCON SCIOUS PERSON. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR.GIVE OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NEEDED.GET IMMEDIATE
MEDICAL ATTENTION. NICKEL OXIDE:SKIN CONTACT:WASH WITH COLD WATER
AND SOAP.

Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2), SAND.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS TO
AVOID BREATHING TOXIC FUMES.WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT
TO PREVENT POTENTIAL BODY CONTACT WITH ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION OR
MIXTURE OF WATER AND SOLUTIO N.DISCONNECT OR CUT ALL CABLES TO AND
FROM BATTERY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION IS CORROSIVE TO ALL
HUMAN TISSUES.IT WILL REACT VIOLENTLY WITH MANY ORGANIC
CHEMICALS,ESPECIALLY NITROCARBONS & CHLOROCARBONS. ELECTROLYTE
SOLUTION REACTS WITH ZINC,ALUMINUM,TIN & OTHER ACTIVE MATERIALS
RELEASING FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS. CADMIUM FUMES MAY BE RELEASED.

Spill Release Procedures:ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION SPILLS:SMALL (UP TO 5
GALLONS) :FLUSH WITH WATER AND NEUTRALIZE WITH DILUTE CITRIC ACID.
LARGE:CONTAIN MATERIAL IN SUITABLE CONTAINERS OR HOLDING AREA. DO
NOT ALLOW MATERIAL TO EN TER STREAMS OR STORM CONDUITS. RECOVER
MATERIAL WITH VACUUM TRUCK AND DISPOSE OF PROPERL. REPORTABLE
QUANTITY: 1000 POUNDS. 40 CFR 117.13.
Neutralizing Agent:FLUSH WITH WATER AND NEUTRALIZE WITH DILUTE CITRIC
ACID.

Handling and Storage Precautions:THESE CELLS AND THE BATTERIES
CONSTRUCTED FROM THEM MAY BE HIGHLY CHARGED AND ARE CAPABLE OF HIGH
ENERGY DISCHARGE. CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO HANDLE CELLS PROPERLY TO
AVOID SHORTING OR MISUSE THAT WILL RESULT IN RAPID UNCONTROLLED
ELECTRICAL, CHEMICAL, OR HEAT ENERGY RELEASE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT TRANSPORT BATTERIES WITHOUT VENT CAP IN PLACE.
WHEN REMOVING BATTERY FROM SERVICE VISUALLY INSPECT FOR LEAKAGE
PRIOR TO HANDLING. IF LEAKAGE HAS OCCURRED FOLLOW SPILL MANAGEMENT
PROCEDURES. DO NOT ALLOW AN EXPOSED FLAME OR SPARK TO COME NEAR
THE CELLS.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR DURING LEVEL
CHARGING TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE LEVELS BELOW THE TWA.
Ventilation:PERFORM LEVEL CHARGING PROCEDURES IN A WELL VENTILATED
AREA. BATTERY OPERATING AREAS MUST BE WELL VENTILATED TO REMOVE
NORMAL GASES GENERATED.
Protective Gloves:WATER-INSOLUBLE, NON-IMPERMEABLE GLOVES, IE SYNTHETIC
RUBBER.
Eye Protection:USE SPLASH GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD WHENEVER HANDLING A
BATTERY.
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER BOOTS, RUBBER APRON OR RAINWEAR OR
EQUIVALENT.
Work Hygienic Practices:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SAFT P/N: 019653-000

HCC:B1
Spec Gravity:1.250-1.30
Evaporation Rate & Reference:N/D
Solubility in Water:COMPLETELY SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.

ELECTROLYTE WILL REACT WITH ALUMINUM, ZINC, TIN AND OTHER ACTIVE
METALS, ACID, CHLORINATED AND AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS, NITROCARBONS,
HALOCARBONS. TRICHLOROETHYLENE WILL REACT WITH ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION
TO FORM DICHLORACTYLENE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NICKEL OXIDE, CADMIUM, CADMIUM OXIDE,
AND POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE. NOTE THAT NORMAL REACTIONS INSIDE BATTERY
LIBERATE FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS. BATTERY MUST BE VENTED TO
ATMOSPHERE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:THE STORAGE BATTERY IS A HAZARDOUS WASTE UNDER
RCRA. IT MAY BE RETURNED TO SAFT FOR RECYCLING. BATTERY IS TCLP
TOXIC. BATTERY AND ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION ARE CORROSIVE. IF NOT
RECYCLED, MUST BE DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL,
STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

Toxicological Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.

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.

Ecological:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.

Transport Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.

SARA Title III Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.
Federal Regulatory Information:LECTROLYTE CERCLA RQ: 1000 LBS; 40 CFR
117.13. THE BATTERY IS A HAZARDOUS WASTE UNDER RCRA.
State Regulatory Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.