Product ID:BATTERY STORAGE BB-433A/A
MSDS Date:07/15/1999
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-046-1116
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLMPW

MARATHON POWER TECHNOLOGIES

8301 IMPERIAL DRIVE
WACO, TX 76714-8233
US

Emergency Phone: 254-776-0650 OR 800-424-9300(CHEMT)

Info Phone: 817-776-0650

Cage: 74025

MARATHON POWER TECHNOLOGIES CO

WACO, TX 76712-6588 US

Telephone: 254-741-5405

Cage: 74025

CADMIUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-43-9

RTECS: EU9800000

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1027

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/M3 DUST;9394

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

CADMIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 21041-95-2

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3 (CD FUME)

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3 (CD FUME)

NICKEL (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9293

NICKEL HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 12054-48-7

RTECS: QR7040000

OSHA PEL 1 MG NI/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG NI/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ROUTES OF ENTRY: INHALATION: UNLIKELY.
ABSORPTION: UNLIKELY. INGESTION: NO. (ACUTE AND CHRONIC): UNDER
NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE, NO EXPOSURE TO HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS
EXISTS. IF INCINERATED; INHALATION OF FUMES MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY
SYSTEMS IRRITATION, FUMES WILL ALSO IRRITATE EYE TISSUES (ACUTE);
CHRONIC EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE KIDNEY DYSFUNCTION AND LUNG INJURY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT ESTABLISHED FOR BATTERIES.
Effects of Overexposure:IF INCINERATED, CHEST PAIN, COUGHING, SWEATING,
CHILLS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH AND WEAKNESS ALONG WITH POSSIBLE EYE
IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:IF INCINERATED, RESPIRATORY SYSTEMS
DISORDERS, PROSTATE DISORDERS, LIVER AND KIDNEY DISORDERS, VISION
PROBLEMS.

First Aid:IF CONTACT WITH POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE ELECTROLYTE, FLUSH WITH
WATER FOR 15 MINUTES AND CONTACT PHYSICIAN; IF INHALED, REMOVE FROM
EXPOSURE AND CONTACT PHYSICIAN.

Flash Point:NON FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTER SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT AND SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
FACE-PIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS MAY CAUSE
FIRE OR EXPLOSION. CADMIUM AND NICKEL FUMES ARE TOXIC AND CAN CAUSE
DEATH.

Spill Release Procedures:BATTERY AND CELL CASES WILL NORMALLY CONTAIN
MATERIALS OF CONCERN. USE INDUSTRIAL ABSORBENT TO COLLECT LIQUID
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE.
Neutralizing Agent:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT INVERT. AVOID BREAKING CRUSHING
OR OTHERWISE DESTROYING THE PHYSICAL INTEGRITY OF THE CELL OR
BATTERY
Other Precautions:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER

Respiratory Protection:WHEN HANDLING THE LIQUID ELECTROLYTE, WEAR A
DUST OR MISTMASK.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION WHEN HANDLING THE
LIQUID IN THE BATTERY. (SEE SUPPLEMENTAL)
Protective Gloves:WHEN HANDLING THE LIQUID ELECTROLYTE, WEAR RUBBER
GLOVES.
Eye Protection:WHEN HANDLING THE LIQUID ELECTROLYTE, WEAR EYE GOGGLES &
FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:WHEN HANDLING THE LIQUID ELECTROLYTE, WEAR
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO MINIMIZE SKIN CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER
Supplemental Safety and Health
VENTILATION CONTINUED: POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION WEAR A DUST OR
MIST MASK, EYE GOGGLES AND FACE SHIELD, RUBBER GLOVES AND
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO MINIMIZE SKIN CONTACT.

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:=407.2C, 765.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=160.5C, 320.9F
Spec Gravity:8.642
pH:UNK
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SILVER COLOR METAL. ODOR: NONE.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, NITRATES, NITRIC ACID.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Waste Disposal Methods:CELLS AND BATTERIES MAY BE RETURNED AT SENDERS
EXPENSE TO A PERMITTED TREATMENT, STORAGE, DISPOSAL FACILITY
(TSDF). DISPOSAL SHALL BE BY APPROVED METHODS.

Toxicological Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER

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 MANUFACTURER

Transport Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER

SARA Title III Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER
Federal Regulatory Information:EPA REGISTRATION NUMBER TXD 054385018
State Regulatory Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER