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

MSDS NAME:R5224, NICAD BATTERY, SEALED, 7.5V
NIIN:01-041-0262
MSDS Number: CHHQP
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:ALEXANDER MFG CO.
Address:1511 S. GARFIELD PL
Box:1508
City:MASON CITY
State:IA
ZIP:50401-5662
Country:US
Info Phone Num:515-423-8955/800-247-1821
Emergency Phone Num:515-423-1161/800-247-1821
CAGE:56469
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:ALEXANDER TECHNOLOGIES INC
Address:1511 S. GARFIELD PL
Box:1508
City:MASON CITY
State:IA
ZIP:50401
Country:US
Phone:515-423-1161/8955
Contract Num:SP0430-96-A-0003
CAGE:56469

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

Name:NICKEL (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7440-02-0
RTECS #:QR5950000
Fraction by Wt: ING. 3%
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: ING. 3%
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:INGREDIENTS 1 & 2
RTECS #:9999999ZZ
Fraction by Wt: 20-30%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Name:CADMIUM (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7440-43-9
RTECS #:EU9800000
Fraction by Wt: ING. 6%
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: ING. 6%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.05 MG CD/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG CD/M3

Name:INGREDIENTS 4 & 5
RTECS #:9999999ZZ
Fraction by Wt: 13-15%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: 2-4%
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

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

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO

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

Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IF
    LARGE QUANTITIES OF BATTERIES ARE ON FIRE. WAREHOUSE OR DEPOT TYPE
    STORAGE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CADMIUM FUMES MAY BE RELEASED DURING
    BURNING.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ELECTROLYTE, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE IS CAUSTIC.
    DO NOT ALLOW SKIN OR EYE CONTACT. FLUSH WITH WATER. THERE IS ONLY A
    TRACE AMOUNT OF POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE AVAILABLE IN THE BATTERY.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT INCINERATE OR MUTILATE; MAY
    BURST RELEASING TOXIC MATERIAL (CAUSTIC FUMES).
Other Precautions:NONE

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

Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:N1

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:BURNING (FIRE), RUPTURING
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CADMIUM FUMES MAY BE RELEASED DURING A
    FIRE.

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

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

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