Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)(AS A PERCENTAGE OF THE
ELECTROLYTE WHICH IS 28% OF THE TOTAL PRODUCT)
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: 18-28%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:C, 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
Name:STEEL POWDER
Fraction by Wt: 39%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TOTAL DUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TOTAL DUST
Name:CADMIUM OXIDE (SARA III)
CAS:1306-19-0
RTECS #:EV1925000
Fraction by Wt: 9%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:6B RULE IN PROCESS
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG CD/M3; 9293
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES:ELECTROLYTE-SEVERE DAMAGE
RAPIDLY.MAY CAUSE BLINDNESS;NICKEL-MINOR IRRITATION.SKIN:MAY CAUSE
BURNS;NICKEL-SENSITIZER.INGEST:MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE GI TRACT AND
THROAT.INHAL:DURING ACTIVATION THE RE MAY BE IRRITATION OF THE
NASAL PASSAGES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL AND CADMIUM HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS
CARCINOGENIC IN LAB ANIMAL TESTING.
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN:NICKEL-ECZEMA,NICKEL
ITCH;ELECTROLYTE-BURNS.EYES:BURNS ...BLINDNESS.INGEST:NICKEL OXIDE
CAUSE NAUSEA AND GIDDINESS.INHAL:CADMIUM OXIDE INHALATION CAUSES
DRY THROAT,COUGH,HEADACHE,VOMITING,CHEST P AIN,CHILLS,EXCESSIVE
OVEREXPOSURE MAY CAUSE EMPHYSEMA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING
RESPIRATORY AILMENTS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR ATLEAST 15 MINUTES.GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION.SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING;WASH WITH WATER FOR 15
MINUTES.GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.IF
CONSCIOUS,DIL UTE WITH WATER OR MILK.GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION IF NEEDED.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE,DRY CHEMICAL,FOAM,WATER SPRAY
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ELECTROLYTE IS CORROSIVE TO TISSUE,IT
WILL REACT WITH MANY ORGANIC CHEMICALS(ESP.NITRO- AND
CHLOROCARBONS) AND AL,SN(ACTIVE MATERIALS WHICH RELEASE H2 GAS).
Spill Release Procedures:SMALL(>5 GALLONS)-FLUSH WITH WATER;NEUTRALIZE
WITH DILUTE ACID.LARGE-CONTAIN MATERIEL.RECOVER WITH A VACUUM
TRUCK.DO NOT ALLOW INTO WATERWAYS.
Neutralizing Agent:DILUTE ACID.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:ACTIVATE ONLY IN A WELL VENTILATED
AREA.AVOID SHORTING.MISUSE MAY CAUSE UNCONTROLLED GENERATION OF
ELECTRICAL,CHEMICAL OR HEAT ENERGY.
Other Precautions:DO NOT TRANSPORT BATTERY WITHOUT VENT CAPS IN
PLACE.INSPECT FOR LEAKS BEFORE MOVING.KEEP AWAY FROM FLAME AND
SOUCES OF IGNITION.
Respiratory Protection:USE A NIOSH APPROVED MIST RESPIRATOR DURING
ACTIVATION AND ACTUAL USE.
Ventilation:LOCAL VENTILATION AT THE WORKSITE;MECHANICAL(GENERAL)
VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN TLV/PEL.
Protective Gloves:NON-PERMEABLE(EG.NATURAL RUBBER)
Eye Protection:SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER BOOTS,APRON(OR RAINWEAR) IF EXPOSED
TO ELECTROLYTE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS.SEPERATE WORK CLOTHES FROM STREET
CLOTHES.LAUNDER WORK CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.KEEP FOOD OUT OF THE WORK
AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health
RQ=1000 LBS(40CFR117.13).
HCC:B1
Vapor Pres:2
Spec Gravity:1.18-1.25
Solubility in Water:LIOH-SOL;ITEM-INSOL
Appearance and Odor:ITEM IS A WET FILLED BATTERY
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AL,ZN,SN AND OTHER NON-FERROUS METALS.CHLORINATED AND AROMATIC
HYDROCARBONS,NITROCARBONS,HALOCARBONS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NEVER! ACTIVATE OR TOP OFF WITH ACID.HIGH
HEAT,SOURCES OF IGNITION.DO NOT SEAL OFF FROM ATMOSPHERE(IT MUST
VENT H2).
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NICKEL OXIDE,CADMIUM,CADMIUM
OXIDE,POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE.HYDROGEN GAS.
Waste Disposal Methods:RCRA HAZARDOUS WASTE.BATTERY IS EP TOXIC.BATTERY
AND ELECTROLYTE IS CORROSIVE.DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH
FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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.