=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE (TH-2400A) BATTERY
NIIN:00N068723
MSDS Number: CBXBM
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:TOSHIBA BATTERY CO LTD
Address:10-27 HICASHI-SHINADAWA 4-CHOME
City:SHINADAWA-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN
Info Phone Num:03-5460-7571
Emergency Phone Num:03-5460-7571
CAGE:TXSHX
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:TOSHIBA BATTERY CO LTD
Address:10-27 HICASHI-SHINADAWA 4-CHOME
Box:City:SHINADAWA-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN
Phone:03-5460-7571
CAGE:TXSHX

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:NICKEL (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7440-02-0
RTECS #:QR5950000
Fraction by Wt: 29.6%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3

Name:COBALT (SARA 313)
CAS:7440-48-4
RTECS #:GF8750000
Fraction by Wt: 3.8%
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.02 MG/M3; A3

Name:MANGANESE (SARA 313)
CAS:7439-96-5
RTECS #:OO9275000
Fraction by Wt: 1.4%
OSHA PEL:C 5 MG/M3 DUST
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 DUST

Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: 3.4%
OSHA PEL:C 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Name:RARE EARTH; (MM (RARE EARTHS))
Fraction by Wt: 11.2%
OSHA PEL:C 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IN CASE LEAKED ELECTROYLYTE
    ADHERES TO SKIN, IT MAY DAMAGE SKIN. CHRONIC:NONE LISTED BY
    MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL/NICKEL CMPDS:IARC MONO ON EVAL OF
    CARCIN RISK OF CHEM TO MAN, VOL 49, PG 257, 1990:GROUP 2B. NTP 7TH
    (SUPDAT)
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF RESP) . EYES OR SKIN:SHALL BE
    WASHED BY WATER FOR @ LEAST 15 MINUTES TO REMOVE ELECTROLYTE.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:WATER, CO*2, SAND.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NOT APPLICABLE. USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA &
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:INCINERATION, SHORT-CIRCUIT OR UNUSUAL
    HIGH CURRENT CHARGE OR REVERSE CHARGE MAY CAUSE FIRE OR RUPTURE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:RELEASED OR SPILLED ELECTROLYTE SHALL BE
    WASHED OUT BY WATER TO PREVENT DAMAGE OF SKIN OR EYES BY
    ELECTROLYTE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:INCINERATION, HEATING, UNUSUAL HIGH
    CURRENT CHARGE OR DISASSEMBLE SHALL BE AVOIDED.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NOT APPLICABLE. NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR
    APPROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPRVD EMERGENCY EYE WASH & DELUGE
    SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPLAN OF CARCIN:ANNUAL RPT ON CARCINS, 1994:ANTIC TO BE CARCIN.
    HUMAN:LUNGS, NASAL CAVITIES. COBALT:IARC MONO ON EVAL OF CARCIN
    RISK OF CHEMS TO MAN, VOL 52, PG 363, 1994:GROUP 2B.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT KNOWN
Appearance and Odor:LEAK PROOF CYLINDRICAL STEEL CAN HAVING CHEMICAL
    COMPONENTS IN IT/NO ODOR.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NOT APPLICABLE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT APPLICABLE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:WASTE BATTERIES SHALL BE DISPOSED IN ACCORDANCE
    WITH APPROPRIATE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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