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

MSDS NAME:NICKEL-CADMIUM SEALED CELL BATTERY
NIIN:01-212-8087
MSDS Number: CDZYB
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:SAFT AMERICA INC PORTABLE BATTERY DIVISION
Address:711 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
Box:1886
City:VALDOSTA
State:GA
ZIP:31601
Country:US
Info Phone Num:912-247-2331
Emergency Phone Num:912-247-2331
Preparer's Name:UNREADABLE
CAGE:67237
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:CANADIAN COMMERCIAL CORP
Address:50 OCONNOR ST 11TH FLOOR
Box:City:OTTAWA, ONT
Country:CN
Phone:613-996-0034
CAGE:98247
Company:DRS FLIGHT SAFETY AND COMMUNICATIONS A DRS TECHNOLOGIES
    CANA
Address:115 EMILY STREET
Box:82
City:CARLETON PLACE
State:ON
Country:CA
Phone:613-253-3020
CAGE:36452
Company:OLD WORLD INDUSTRIES INC
Address:4065 COMMERCIAL AVE
Box:City:NORTHBROOK
State:IL
ZIP:60062-1851
Country:US
Phone:847-559-2000/2116/FAX: 847-559-2173
CAGE:0U3B1
Company:SAFT AMERICA INC PORTABLE BATTERY DIVISION
Address:711 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
Box:1886
City:VALDOSTA
State:GA
ZIP:31601
Country:US
Phone:912-247-2331
CAGE:67237

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

Name:INGREDIENTS 2-4 TOTAL OF 8-20% (AS CADMIUM METAL)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Name:CADMIUM (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7440-43-9
RTECS #:EU9800000
Fraction by Wt: 8-20%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.2 MG/M3 DUST; Z-2
ACGIH TLV:0.01 MG/M3 DUST;9596
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

Name:CADMIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS:21041-95-2
Fraction by Wt: 8-20%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.05 MG CD/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG CD/M3

Name:CADMIUM OXIDE (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)
CAS:1306-19-0
RTECS #:EV1925000
Fraction by Wt: 8-20%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.2 MG (CD)/M3 DUST
ACGIH TLV:0.01 MG(CD)/M3; 9596

Name:INGREDIENTS 6-8 TOTAL 15-35% (AS NICKEL METAL)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Name:NICKEL (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7440-02-0
RTECS #:QR5950000
Fraction by Wt: 15-35%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3; 9596

Name:NICKEL HYDROXIDE (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:12054-48-7
RTECS #:QR7040000
Fraction by Wt: 15-35%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG(NI)/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG(NI)/M3; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

Name:NICKEL OXIDE
CAS:1313-99-1
RTECS #:QR8400000
Fraction by Wt: 15-35%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3 AS NI
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3 AS NI

=====================  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:ACUTE: INHALATION OF DUST OR FUMES
    FROM CADMIUM OR NICKEL MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF NOSE AND THROAT.
    INGESTION OF CADMIUM OR NICKEL DUST MAY CAUSE GI TRACT IRRITATION.
    NICKEL AND CERTAIN NICKEL COMPOUND S MAY CAUSE DERMATITIS ON SKIN
    CONTACT.CHRONIC: PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE LUNG
    CANCER OR BONE LESIONS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS CADMIUM AND NICKEL AND THEIR
    COMPOUNDS WHICH ARE LISTED BY NTP AND IARC AND REGULATED BY OSHA AS
    A CARCINOGEN.
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:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING IF CONSCIOUS. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    SKIN OR EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION IF SYPMTOMS  DEVELOP.

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

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING IF INVOLVED IN A FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN SPILL. COLLECT THE SPILLED MATERIAL
    AND PLACE IN A PLASTIC-LINED CONTAINER; HEPA VACUUMING IS
    PREFERRED. FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. STORE
    IN A COOL, DRY AREA.
Other Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED. AVOID CONTACT WITH CLOTHES.
    AVOID GENERATING DUST.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF EMERGENCY OCCURS; USE
    NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH DUST CARTRIDGE. USE IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1910.134 AND THE RESPIRATOR MANUFACTURER'S
    RECOMMENDATIONS.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO
    MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:PVC OR NEOPRENE IF SPILLED OR BROKEN
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR COVERALLS WHEN HANDLING. 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 PRESENTED BY CAGE 98247 FOR CONTRACT SP0430-97-C-0248. ITEM IS
    SPAR PART NUMBER 127925-1.

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

HCC:Z5
Spec Gravity:1-6
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:BATTERY ASSEMBLY (6-BATTERIES), 3.64 X 5.78 INCHES
    X 2.38.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:GENERAL STORAGE PROCEDURES FOR HAZARDOUS
    MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTABLE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:METAL OXIDE FUMES MAY BE EVOLVED AT
    TEMPERATURES ABOVE MELTING POINT.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE,
    AND LOCAL LAWS. IF DISCARDED TREAT AS HAZARDOUS WASTE.

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