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

MSDS NAME:NICKEL CADMIUM SEALED CELL BATTERY
NIIN:01-211-9906
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CHXBX
=== 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: 10%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3 AS NI
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3 AS NI

Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA) (ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION)
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:NYLON 11
CAS:25587-80-8
Fraction by Wt: 15%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:PRODUCT'S LD50 (ORAL RAT) WAS NOT STATED
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EXPOSURE TO HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS WILL
    HAPPEN ONLY IF BATTERY CASE IS BROKEN. IF CASE IS
    BROKEN:ELECTROLYTE IS CORROSIVE TO BODY TISSUES, CAUSING SEVERE
    BURNS. METALS MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. METAL FUMES  INHALED OR METALS
    INGESTED ARE TOXIC.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NIOSH RECOMMENDS THAT NICKEL & CADMIUM
    BE TREATED AS OCCUPATIONAL CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:SEVERE IRRITATION, BURNS TO BODY TISSUES
    CONTACTED. EYE:SEVERE IRRITATION, BURNS. SKIN:BURNS, CHRONIC
    ECZEMA, NICKEL ITCH. INALATION (FUMES):RESPIRATORY IRRITATION,
    COUGH, HEADACHE, VOMITING, CHEST PA IN, CHILLS. INGESTION:BURNS,
    NAUSEA, G/I DISORDERS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS.

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

First Aid:IF IRRITATION PERSISTS OR IS SEVERE, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    EYE:FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MIN. SKIN:WASH W/SOAP & WATER. REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE. INHALED:REMOVE FROM
    EXPOSURE. A ID OR RESTORE BREATHING AS NEEDED. INGESTED:DO NOT
    INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE 1-2 GLASSES OF MILK OR WATER TO DRINK. GET
    IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.

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

Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, SAND
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS TO
    AVOID BREATHING TOXIC FUMES. WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT
    CONTACT W/ ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ELECTROLYTE IS CORROSIVE TO BODY TISSUES.
    REACTS W/ORGANIC COMPOUNDS & METALS. RELEASES EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN
    GAS. RELEASES TOXIC CADMIUM FUMES IN FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ELECTROLYTE SPILL: FLUSH W/ WATER & NEUTRALIZE
    W/DILUTE ACID.
Neutralizing Agent:DILUTE ACID

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:THESE CELLS & BATTERIES CONSTRUCTED
    FROM THEM MAY BE HIGHLY CHARGED& CAPEABLE OF HIGH ENERGY DISCHARGE.
    TAKE CARE TO HANDLE CELLS PROPERLY.
Other Precautions:AVOID SHORTING OR MISUSE THAT WILL RESULT IN RAPID
    UNCONTROLLED ELECTRICAL, CHEMICAL OR HEAT ENERGY RELEASE. DO NOT
    SHORT CIRCUIT - MAY CAUSE BURNS. DO NOT BREAK OPEN CELL. DO NOT
    ALLOW EXPOSED AN FLA ME OR SPARK TO COME NEAR THE CELLS.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR IF CELL IS
    BROKEN OPEN DURING FIRE TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE LEVELS BELOW TWA FOR
    CADMIUM & NICKEL COMPONENTS.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST AND MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION.
    MAINTAIN OSHA PEL.
Protective Gloves:SYNTHETIC RUBBER FOR ELECTROLYTE EXPOS.
Eye Protection:SPLASH GOGGLES IF CELL ACTIVATES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON OR EQUIPMENT IF EXPOSURE TO
    ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION IS LIKELY.
Work Hygienic Practices:KEEP FOOD AND TOBACCO AWAY FROM WORK AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:C2
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Spec Gravity:1.250-1.30
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT DETERMINED
Solubility in Water:SEE APPEARANCE

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALUMINUM, ZINC, TIN, ACTIVE METALS. ACID, AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS,
    NITROCARBONS, HALOCARBONS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NICKEL OXIDE, CADMIUM, CADMIUM OXIDE,
    POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:STORAGE BATTERY IS HAZARDOUS WASTE UNDER RCRA.
    IT MAY BE RETURNED TO SAFT FOR RECYCLING. BATTERY IS TCLP TOXIC.
    BATTERY & ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION IS CORROSIVE. IF NOT RECYCLED, MUST
    BE DISPOSED I/A/W FED ERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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