Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN: CAN CAUSE BURNS AND
PERMANENT INJURY DUE TO CAUSTIC POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE(KOH). CADMIUM
AND NICKEL AND THEIR COMPOUNDS CAN CAUSE CHRONIC HEALTH PROBLEMS
SUCH AS CANCER, RENAL FAILURE AND RESP IRATORY PROBLEMS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL AND CADMIUM AND THEIR COMPOUNDS
ARE KNOWN OR SUSPECT CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE AND SKIN BURNS FROM POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE.
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISORDERS AND CANCERS FROM LONG TERM EFFECTS
OF HEAVY METAL POISONING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH SKIN AND RESPIRATORY
DISORDERS MAY BE AT INCRESED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:FLUSH WITH WATER. FOR EYE CONTACT, FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS
OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES AND CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. IF
INHALATION EXPOSURE, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR AND CONSULT A PHYSICIAN.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL AS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDINGS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE
PRODUCTION OF HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS SUCH AS TOXIC
CADMIUM OXIDE FUMES.
Spill Release Procedures:AVOID EYE AND SKIN CONTACT WHEN DISCARDING
USED BATTERIES.
Neutralizing Agent:5% ACETIC ACID OR VINEGAR
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN A DRY
PLACE.
Other Precautions:AIR BREATHER UNITS ARE NEEDED IF MATERIALS ARE
INCINERATED. INCINERATION IS NOT RECOMMENDED.
Respiratory Protection:NO SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS UNLESS AT HIGH
TEMPERATURE IN WHICH CASE AIR BREATHER UNITS ARE REQUIRED.
Ventilation:NO SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, RUBBER OR LATEX NITRILE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER OR PLASTIC GARMENTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID EYE/SKIN CONTACT WITH LEAKING BATTERIES.
WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING, DRINKING, OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
HCC:B3
Appearance and Odor:EACH BATTERY CELL IS A SEALED CYLINDRICAL CONTAINER
ENCLOSING THE ELECTROLYTES.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ANY SUBSTANCE WHICH WOULD CORRODE THE CASING AND CAUSE LEAKAGE OF THE
BATTERY ELECTROLYTE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES AND OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:BATTERY MAY EMIT HAZARDOUS VAPORS OF
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE AND CADMIUM AND NICKEL AND THEIR COMPOUNDS WHEN
HEATED.
Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT INCINERATE. BROKEN BATTERIES OR WITH
LEAKING ELECTROLYTE CONSTITUTE HAZARDOUS WASTE. CONSULT WASTE
DISPOSAL OFFICIALS FOR ADVICE.
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This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
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expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
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