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

MSDS NAME:H7058 NICAD BATTERY, SEALED
NIIN:01-371-2998
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJKZN
=== 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:515-423-1161
Emergency Phone Num:515-423-8955
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:SP0430-98-D-0739
CAGE:56469

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

Name:NICKEL & NICKEL HYDROXIDE
CAS:7440-02-0
RTECS #:QR5950000
Minumum % Wt:20.
Maxumum % Wt:30.
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3

Name:CADMIUM & CADMIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS:7440-43-9
RTECS #:EU9800000
Minumum % Wt:13.
Maxumum % Wt:15.
OSHA PEL:see 1910.1027
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Minumum % Wt:2.
Maxumum % Wt:4.
ACGIH STEL:C2 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:BATTERY DOES NOT RELEASE TOXIC
    MATERIALS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION-DURING A FIRE INVOLVING LARGE
    QUANTITIES OF BATTERIES, CADMIUM FUMES MAY BE RELEASED. EYES-IF
    BATTERY RUPTURES, SKIN CONTACT MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH TRACE
    AMOUNTS OF POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, W ILL CAUSE A BURN. SKIN-IF BATTERY
    RUPTURES, SKIN CONTACT MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH TRACE AMOUNTS OF
    POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, WILL CAUSE A BURN.

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

Extinguishing Media:NO INFO AVAILABLE
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. (CADMIUM FUMES)
Other Precautions:DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT THE BATTERY, IT MAY CAUSE BURNS
    WHEN IN CONTACT WITH THE SKIN OR EYES.

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

Supplemental Safety and Health
NOTE: ALEXANDER MFG. CO. CONSIDERES THIS BATTERY AN "ARTICLE" AS
    DEFINED IN 29 CFR 1910-1200 SECTION (C). FUTHER, THIS ARTICLE
    (BATTERY) DOES NOT RELEASE OR OTHERWISE RESULT IN EXPOSURE TO A
    HAZARDOUS  CHEMICALS UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF YOUR INTENDED USE.

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

HCC:Z5
Solubility in Water:BATTERY MAY SHORT CIRCUIT

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NO INFO AVAILABLE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:BURNING (FIRE), RUPTURING.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CADMIUM FUMES MAY BE RELEASED DURING A
    FIRE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

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

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:SEE TRANSPORTATION DATA.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:IIS LISTED AS A 313 CHEMICAL UNDER SARA
Federal Regulatory Information:NOT PROVIDED
State Regulatory Information:NOT PROVIDED

=======================  Other Information  =======================

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