===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:NICKEL-CADMIUM SEALED CELL BATTERY
NIIN:01-081-6400
MSDS Number: BQQNM
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:SAFT AMERICA INC POWER SOURCES DIV
Address:711 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
Box:1886
City:VALDOSTA
State:GA
ZIP:31603
Country:US
Info Phone Num:912-247-2331
Emergency Phone Num:912-247-2331
CAGE:09052
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:SAFT AMERICA INC.
Address:711 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
Box:1886
City:VALDOSTA
State:GA
ZIP:31602
Country:US
Phone:912-247-2331
CAGE:09052
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:CADMIUM (SARA III)
CAS:7440-43-9
RTECS #:EU9800000
Fraction by Wt: <20%
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 OXIDE (SARA III)
CAS:1306-19-0
RTECS #:EV1925000
Fraction by Wt: <20%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:SEE 1910.1027
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG(CD)/M3; 9293
Name:CADMIUM HYDROXIDE
Fraction by Wt: <20%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:0.2 MG CD/M3 DUST
ACGIH TLV:.05 MG CD/M3DUST9192
Name:NICKEL (SARA III)
CAS:7440-02-0
RTECS #:QR5950000
Fraction by Wt: <35%
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
Fraction by Wt: <35%
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:NICKEL OXIDE
Fraction by Wt: <35%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:1 MG NI/M3 DUST
ACGIH TLV:1 MG NI/M3 DUST 9192
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PRODUCT IS A SEALED UNIT. HAZARDS ARE
BASED ON BROKEN AND LEAKING CELLS. INHALATION: DUST AND FUMES MAY
CAUSE IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY TRACT,COUGHING,CHEST PAIN,SHORTNESS
OF BREATH, LUNG INJURY,KIDNE Y DISFUNCTION,AND DEATH FROM PULMONARY
EDEMA. INGESTION: NAUSEA,VOMITING,DIARRHEA,ABDOMINAL
CRAMPS,INTESTINAL DISORDERS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS C [7440-43-9] WHICH IS
LISTED BY NTP AND IARC AND REGULATED BY OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:COUGHING, CHEST PAIN, SHORTNESS OF BREATH,
WEAKNESS, SWEATING, CHILLS, DERMATITIS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
DISORDERS, PROSTRATE DISORDERS, LIVER AND KIDNEY DISORDERS.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SEE
PHYSICIAN IF SYMPTOMS DEVELOP. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. SEE
PHYSICIAN IF SYMPTOMS DEVELOP. INHALATION: MOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, INDUCE VOMITING. GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR IF INVOLVED IN A FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN THE SPILL. COLLECT SPILL AND PLACE IN
A PLASTIC-LINED CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. HEPA VACUUMING OF DUST IS
PREFFERED. FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:NOT NORMALLY A PROBLEM. HOWEVER FOR
HANDLING BROKEN OR LEAKING CELLS WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
AND AVOID CONTACT WITH AND BREATHING OF DUST.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH CLOTHING, AVOID GENERATING DUST.
GENERAL STORAGE PROCEDURES FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTABLE.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:NOT NORMALLY REQUIRED. USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
RESPIRATOR FOR DUST IF DUST FROM LEAKING CELLS IS BEING GENERATED.
Ventilation:LOCAL OR MECHANICAL (GENERAL) TO MAINTAIN OSHA PEL.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES WHEN HANDLING LEAKERS.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES FOR LEAKERS.
Other Protective Equipment:SHOWER AND CHANGE OR WEAR COVERALLS.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING BROKEN CELLS BEFORE
EATING, DRINKING, OR SMOKING. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
HOME.
Supplemental Safety and Health
HEALTH AND OTHER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE GENERALLY FOR THE METAL DUSTS
OF THE INGREDIENTS FROM BROKEN OR LEAKING CELLS. IN NORMAL USE,
DUSTS ARE NOT GENERATED.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.6
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:BATTERY, 1.2 VOLTS.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:METAL OXIDE FUMES AT TEMPERATURES
ABOVE MELTING POINT.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE
AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. IF DISCARDED, TREAT AS HAZARDOUS WASTE.
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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
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.
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