Product ID:NICKEL-CADMIUM SEALED CELL BATTERY
MSDS Date:02/19/1999
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-421-9284
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKDWM

AVEX ELECTRONICS CORP

1683 WINCHESTER ROAD
BENSALEM, PA 19020-4510
US

Emergency Phone: 215-638-1515

Info Phone: 215-638-3300

Cage: 58414

TRIMAN INDUSTRIES INC

WEST BERLIN, NJ 08091 US

Telephone: 856-767-7154

Cage: 0ZBE8

CADMIUM (PRESENT AS CADMIUM, CADMIUM HYDROXIDE, CADMIUM

CAS: 7440-43-9

RTECS: EU9800000

OSHA PEL 0.005 MG/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3TWA DUST

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

NICKEL (PRESENT AS NICKEL, NICKEL HYDROXIDE, NICKEL OXIDE)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SEALED NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES ARE
MANUFACTURED ARTICLES AS DEFINED IN 29 CFR 1910.1200 (C).
OVEREXPOSURE CAN OCCUR ONLY IF THE BATTERY IS MISUSED/RUPTURED.
CADMIUM & ITS CMPDS: INHALATION OF DUST/FU ME MAY CAUSE IRRITATION
OF NOSE & THROAT. IF HIGH CONCENTRATION INHALED, A DELAYED REACTION
MAY DEVELOP. IN SEVERE CASES, DEATH MAY RESULT FROM PULMONARY
EDEMA. NICKEL & CERTAIN NICKEL CMPDS: SKIN CON TACT MAY CAUSE LOCAL
DERMATITIS. INHALATION MAY CAUSE UPPER RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.
INGESTION MAY CAUSE INTESTINAL DISORDER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL AND CADMIUM AND THEIR COMPOUNDS
ARE LISTED AS CARCINOGENS OR POTENTIAL CARCINOGENS BY NTP, IARC,
AND OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION OF NOSE AND THROAT, SWEATING,
CHILLS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, WEAKNESS, LOCAL DERMITITIS, NAUSEA,
COUGHING, CHEST PAINS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DISORDERS,
PROSTRATE DISORDERS, LIVER AND KIDNEY DISORDERS.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE, SEE PHYSICIAN. INGESTION:
INDUCE VOMITING IF CONSCIOUS, SEE PHYSICIAN. SKIN OR EYES: FLUSH
WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SEE PHYSICIAN IF SYMPTOMS DEVELOP.

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING IF INVOLVED IN A
FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT APPLICABLE.

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN THE SPILL. COLLECT THE SPILLED
MATERIAL AND PLACE IT IN A PLASTIC-LINED CONTAINER. HEPA VACUUMING
IS PREFERRED. FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH WATER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST MASKS OR
RESPIRATORS; IMPERVIOUS GLOVES; AND SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES.
Other Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED, AVOID CONTACT WITH CLOTHING,
AVOID GENERATING DUST.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED FOR DUSTS
Ventilation:LOCAL/MECHANICAL(GENERAL): YES. OTHER TO MAINTAIN OSHA PEL
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING HOME.
SHOWER AND CHANGE OR WEAR COVERALLS.
Work Hygienic Practices:KEEP FOOD AND TOBACCO AWAY FROM WORK AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health
TRIMAN P/N: 15568-1

HCC:Z5
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:N.P
Spec Gravity:1.6
Evaporation Rate & Reference:N/A9BUAC=1)

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
ARE ACCEPTABLE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:METAL OXIDE FUMES MAY BE EVOLVED AT
TEMPERATURES ABOVE MELTING POINT.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE,
AND LOCAL LAWS. IF DISCARDED, TREAT AS HAZARDOUS WASTE.

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.

Transport Information:PER MANUFACTURER THESE BATTERIES ARE NOT
REGULATED FOR TRANSPORTATION.