===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:BATTERY,STORAGE
NIIN:01-099-0251
MSDS Number: BMGRY
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:MARATHON BATTERY CO.
Address:8301 IMPERIAL DRIVE
Box:8233
City:WACO
State:TX
ZIP:76714-8233
Country:US
Info Phone Num:817-776-0650
Emergency Phone Num:817-776-0650/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:T. MESSING
CAGE:DO446
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:MARATHON BATTERY COMPANY
Address:8301 IMPERIAL DRIVE
Box:8233
City:WACO
State:TX
ZIP:76710
Phone:301-321-5200
CAGE:DO446
Company:MARATHON POWER TECHNOLOGIES CO
Address:8301 IMPERIAL DR
Box:City:WACO
State:TX
ZIP:76712-6588
Country:US
Phone:254-741-5405
CAGE:74025
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:CADMIUM (SARA III)
CAS:7440-43-9
RTECS #:EU9800000
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:SEE 1910.1027
ACGIH TLV:0.01 MG/M3 DUST;9394
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS
Name:CADMIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS:21041-95-2
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/M3 (CD FUME)
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG/M3 (CD FUME)
Name:NICKEL (SARA III)
CAS:7440-02-0
RTECS #:QR5950000
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3; 9192
Name:NICKEL HYDROXIDE (SARA III)
CAS:12054-48-7
RTECS #:QR7040000
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:1 MG NI/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG NI/M3; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS
Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:C, 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD 50 ORAL RAT IS UNKNOWN FOR MIXTURE.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: CORROSIVE TO ALL BODY TISSUES.
CONTACT MAY CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION AND BURNS. INHALATION MAY CAUSE
MUCOUS MEMBRANE IRRITATION, LUNG TISSUE DAMAGE, CHEMICAL PNEUMONIA
AND CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM EFFECTS. CHRONIC: IRREVERSIBLE LUNG
INJURY, KIDNEY DISEASE, OTHER ADVERSE EFFECTS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL AND CADMIUM ARE LISTED UNDER IARC
AND NTP.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION, SEVERE BURNS, SKIN
ULCERATION. INHALATION: UPPER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM IRRITATION,
HEADACHE, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS. INGESTION: DIGESTIVE TRACT IRRITATION
AND BURNING SENSATION, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIARRHEA, ABDOMINAL
CRAMPS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS WITH A HISTORY OF SKIN
AND RESPIRATORY DISORDERS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION. INHALATION: REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN/CPR
IF NEEDE D. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: DONOT INDUCE
VOMITING. SEE DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPIATE
FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS MAY CAUSE
FIRE OR EXPLOSION. CADMIUM FUMES OR VAPORS ARE TOXIC AND CAN CAUSE
DEATH.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE PERSONNEL. ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES.
VENTILATE AREA. WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT. NEUTRALIZE
CAUTIOUSLY. ABSORB IN INERT MATERIAL AND PLACE IN APPROPIATE
DISPOSAL CONTAINER AND COV ER.
Neutralizing Agent:5% ACETIC ACID SOLUTION.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE, HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES AND
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.
Other Precautions:DO NOT INVERT BATTERIES. AVOID BREAKING, CRUSHING OR
OTHERWISE DESTROYING THE PHYSICAL INTEGRITY OF THE BATTERY. AVOID
EYE AND SKIN CONTACT. DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED
RESPIRATOR FOR CAUSTIC GASES OR SCBA AS APPROPIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF
CONCERN WHEN HANDLING THE LIQUID IN THE BATTERY.
Ventilation:NO SPECIAL REQUIREMENT, HOWEVER, USE LOCAL EXHAUST
VENTILATION WHEN HANDLING THE LIQUID IN THE BATTERY.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES WHEN HANDLING LIQ. IN BATT
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACESHIELD WHEN HANDLING LIQUID.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WHEN HANDLING THE LIQUID
IN THE BATTERY. EYE BATH AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:B1
Solubility in Water:52% (KOH)
Appearance and Odor:CAUSTIC ELECTROLYTE IN BATTERY CASE.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, NITRATES, NITRIC ACID.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:METAL OXIDE FUMES MAY BE EVOLVED AT
TEMPERATURES ABOVE MELTING POINT.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS.
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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
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particular situation.
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