===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:023477-000 NICKEL CADMIUM AIRCRAFT BATTERY
NIIN:01-186-3711
MSDS Number: CDGPZ
=== 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:NICKEL OXIDE
CAS:1313-99-1
RTECS #:QR8400000
Fraction by Wt: 18%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3 AS NI
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3 AS NI
Name:ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION (30% POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE) (CERCLA)
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: 19%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:C 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
Name:CADMIUM OXIDE (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)
CAS:1306-19-0
RTECS #:EV1925000
Fraction by Wt: 13%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.2 MG (CD)/M3 DUST
ACGIH TLV:0.01 MG(CD)/M3; 9596
Name:COPPER (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7440-50-8
RTECS #:GL5325000
Fraction by Wt: 9%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.1MG/M3 FUME/1 DUST
ACGIH TLV:0.2 MG/M3 FUME; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE/SKIN CONTACT WITH ELECTROLYTE MAY
CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION/BURNS; BLINDNESS. CONTACT WITH NICKEL MAY
CAUSE ECZEMA. INGESTION OF ELECTROLYTE MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THROAT &
STOMACH TISSUE. INHALATION O F VAPORS/MISTS/FUMES MAY CAUSE
IRRITATION OF UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. CHRONIC: SEE SUPPLEMENTAL
DATA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS CADMIUM [7440-43-9] WHICH IS
LISTED BY NTP & IARC & REGULATED BY OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN; ALSO
NICKEL (NTP/IARC).
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED: COUGHING, SNEEZING, WHEEZING,
SHORTNESS OF BREATH, CHILLS, WEAKNESS, COUGHING, CHEST PAINS. SKIN:
REDNESS, ITCHING, DISCOMFORT. INGESTED: NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIARRHEA,
ABDOMINAL CRAMPS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DISORDERS,
PROSTATE DISORDERS, LIVER AND KIDNEY DISORDERS.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:EYES-FLUSH WITH LOTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET IMMEDIATE
MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN-REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. FLUSH WITH
WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. INGESTED-DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING!
DILUTE BY GI VING WATER OR MILK. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS. INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE
OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NEEDED. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
ATTENTION.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, SAND.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING IF INVOLVED IN A FIRE. DISCONNECT ALL
CABLES TO & FROM BATTERY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION IS CORROSIVE TO ALL
HUMAN TISSUES. IT WILL REACT WITH MANY ORGANIC CHEMICALS,
ESPECIALLY NITROCARBONS & CHLOROCARBONS.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION-FLUSH WITH WATER.
NEUTRALIZE WITH DILUTE CITRIC ACID.
Neutralizing Agent:DILUTE CITRIC ACID.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. STORE
IN A COOL, DRY AREA. PERFORM LEVEL CHARGING PROCEDURES IN A WELL
VENTILATED AREA.
Other Precautions:BATTERY OPERATING AREAS NEED TO BE WELL VENTILATED TO
REMOVE NORMAL GASES GENERATED.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR DURING LEVEL
CHARGING TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE LEVELS BELOW THE TWA.
Ventilation:DLA-HMIS: USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR LOCAL
EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:SYNTHETIC RUBBER.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES+FACESHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER BOOTS,RUBBER APRON OR RAINWEAR IF
EXPOSURE TO ELECTROLYTE LIKELY.HMIS:EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY
SHOWER AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS PROVIDED BY CAGE 09052 FOR CONTRACT NUMBER SPO430-95-D-0169.
CHRONIC HEALTH CONT'D: CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE TO CADMIUM COMPOUNDS
MAY RESULT IN PULMONARY EDEMA, BREATHING DIFFICULTY, PROSTATION,
KIDN EY DAMAGE. NIOSH RECOMMENDS THAT NICKEL& CADMIUM BE TREATED AS
OCCUPATIONAL CARCINOGENS.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:B1
Spec Gravity:1.25ELECTROLYTE
Evaporation Rate & Reference:UNDETERMINED
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE-ELECTROLYTE
Appearance and Odor:BATTERY ASSMBLY. 19 BATTERIES. 11.25' X 11.81' X
10.31'.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ELECTROLYTE-ORGANIC CHEMICALS, ZINC, ALUMINUM, OTHER ACTIVE
MATERIALS-RELEASES HYDROGEN GAS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CADMIUM, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, NICKEL
OXIDE, CADMIUM OXIDE FUMES MAY BE EVOLVED AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE
MELTING POINT.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:THE STORAGE BATTERY IS A HAZARDOUS WASTE UNDER
RCRA. DO NOT ALLOW MATERIAL TO ENTER SEWERS, STREAMS OR STORM
CONDUITS. RECOVER MATERIAL W/VACUUM TRUCK & DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. RQ
(ELECTROLYTE)=1000 LBS. BATTERY IS TCLP TOXIC
(+ELECTROLYTE=CORROSIVE).
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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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