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

MSDS NAME:NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY
NIIN:01-151-8255
MSDS Number: CGDTK
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:SAFT AMERICA INC
Address:711 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
City:VALDOSTA
State:GA
ZIP:31601
Country:US
Info Phone Num:912-247-2331
Emergency Phone Num:912-247-2331
Preparer's Name:BETH SNYDER
CAGE:DO617
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:MATHEWS ASSOCIATES INC
Address:645 HICKMAN CIRCLE
Box:City:SANFORD
State:FL
ZIP:32771
Country:US
Phone:407-323-3390
CAGE:4U927
Company:SAFT AMERICA INC
Address:711 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
Box:450
City:VALDOSTA
State:GA
ZIP:31603
Phone:912-247-2331
CAGE:DO617

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

Name:CADMIUM (SARA 313) (CERCLA) AND INGREDIENT 2
CAS:7440-43-9
RTECS #:EU9800000
Fraction by Wt: 13-16%
OSHA PEL:0.2 MG/M3 DUST
ACGIH TLV:0.01 MG/M3 DUST
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

Name:CADMIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS:21041-95-2
RTECS #:EV1260000
Fraction by Wt: 13-16%
OSHA PEL:0.05 MG CD/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG CD/M3

Name:NICKEL (SARA 313) (CERCLA) AND INGREDIENT 4
CAS:7440-02-0
RTECS #:QR5950000
Fraction by Wt: 20-30%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3

Name:NICKEL HYDROXIDE
Fraction by Wt: 20-30%
OSHA PEL:0.05 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG/M3

Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA) OR INGREDIENT 6
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: 2-4%
OSHA PEL:C 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Fraction by Wt: 2-4%
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Name:COBALT HYDROXIDE
CAS:1307-86-4
RTECS #:GG0904000
Fraction by Wt: 0.5-1%
OSHA PEL:0.05 MG/M3(COBALT)
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3

Name:SUP DAT: GROUP 2B. NTP 7TH ANNUAL RPT ON CARCINS, 1994:
    ANTIC TO BE CARCIN. ANIMAL: LUNG. NICKEL HYDROXIDE: NTP (ING 9)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Name:ING 8: 7TH ANNUAL REPORT ON CARCINOGENS, 1994: ANTICIPATED
    TO BE CARCINOGEN. ANIMAL: LUNG.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Name:EYE PROTECTION: AND FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD .
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE OR SODIUM
    HYDROXIDE: BURNS TO TISSUE CONTACTED; NICKEL: POSSIBLE CONTACT
    DERMATITIS; CADMIUM: POSSIBLE LUNG OR KIDNEY DAMAGE; NICKEL:
    POSSIBLE LUNG DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CADMIUM: IARC MONO, SUPP, VOL 7, PG 139,
    1987: GROUP 2A. NTP 7TH ANNUAL RPT ON CARCINS, 1994: ANTIC TO BE
    (SUP DAT)
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:WASH THOROUGHLY WITH LARGE VOLUME OF WATER IF ELECTROLYTE IS
    SPILLED. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR; CONTACT MD. EYES: FLUSH
    WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES; CONTACT MD. SKIN: WASH WITH
    LARGE VOL UME OF WATER; MILD ACID MAY BE USED TO NEUTRALIZE.
    INGESTION: CONTACT MD IMMEDIATELY.

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

Extinguishing Media:SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:TOXIC CADMIUM OXIDE FUMES MAY BE RELEASED
    DURING BURNING.

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

Spill Release Procedures:FLUSH ELECTROLYTE SPILLS WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREAK OPEN BATTERY CELL. DO NOT
    INCINERATE OR MUTILATE. DO NOT SHORT-CIRCUIT - MAY CAUSE BURNS.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED SCBA (IF BURNED).
Ventilation:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR PVC IF CELL BROKEN.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGG (ING 10)
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYEWASH AND DELUGE SHOWER MEETING
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
APPEAR/ODOR: ELECTRODE, NICKEL ELECTRODE & KOH/NAOH ELECTROLYTE. EXPLAN
    OF CARCIN: CARCIN. OSHA REGULATED: CFR 29 1910.1027. HUMAN: LUNG.
    CADMIUM HYDROXIDE: IARC MONO, VOL 58, PG 119, 1993: GROUP 1. C
    OBALT HYDROXIDE: IARC MONO, VOL 52, PG 363, 1991: GROUP 2B. ANIMAL:
    GI. NICKEL: IARC MONO, VOL 49, PG 257, 1990: (ING 8)

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

HCC:B1
Appearance and Odor:EACH BATTERY CELL IS A SEALED CYLINDRICAL CONTR
    ENCLOSING A CADMIUM (SUP DAT)

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NOT APPLICABLE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT APPLICABLE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES MAY BE RELEASED IF
    INCINERATED.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LOCAL,
    STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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