===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:PS-SC NICKEL-CADMIUM SEALED CELL BATTERY
NIIN:01-013-8574
MSDS Number: CJLTL
=== 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
Preparer's Name:NOT READABLE
CAGE:09052
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:POWER-SONIC CORP
Address:3106 SPRING ST
Box:5242
City:REDWOOD CITY
State:CA
ZIP:94063-3929
Country:US
Phone:650-364-5001
CAGE:56309
Company:SAFT AMERICA INC PRIMARY BATTERY DIVISION
Address:711 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
Box:1886
City:VALDOSTA
State:GA
ZIP:31601-6512
Country:US
Phone:912-247-2331
CAGE:01306
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:CADMIUM
CAS:7440-43-9
RTECS #:EU9800000
Minumum % Wt:8.
Maxumum % Wt:20.
OSHA PEL:see 1910.1027
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS
Name:CADMIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS:21041-95-2
RTECS #:EV1260000
Minumum % Wt:8.
Maxumum % Wt:20.
Name:CADMIUM OXIDE
CAS:1306-19-0
RTECS #:EV1925000
Minumum % Wt:8.
Maxumum % Wt:20.
Name:NICKEL
CAS:7440-02-0
RTECS #:QR5950000
Minumum % Wt:15.
Maxumum % Wt:35.
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3
Name:NICKEL HYDROXIDE
CAS:12054-48-7
RTECS #:QR7040000
Minumum % Wt:15.
Maxumum % Wt:35.
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS
Name:NICKEL OXIDE
CAS:1313-99-1
RTECS #:QR8400000
Minumum % Wt:15.
Maxumum % Wt:35.
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE STATED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ITEM IS A SEALED BATTERY. NO HEALTH
HAZARDS UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. IF BATTERY IS DAMAGED EXPOSURE TO
THE INGREDIENTS MAY CAUSE THE FOLLOWING: ACUTE: INHALATION OF DUST
OR FUMES MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF NOSE AND THROAT, PULMONARY
EDEMA, UPPER RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. INGESTION MAY CAUSE INTESTINAL
DISORDERS. CHRONIC: LONG TERM EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE LUNG INJURY,
KIDNEY DISFUNCTION, BONE LESIONS, LUNG CANCER, OTHER FORMS OF
CANCER. SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE DERMATITIS
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL AND CADMIUM AND THEIR COMPOUNDS
ARE LISTED AS CARCINOGENS OR POTENTIAL CACINOGENS BY NTP, IARC, AND
OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION OF NOSE AND THROAT, SWEATING,
CHILLS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, WEAKNESS, LOCAL DERMATITIS, NAUSEA,
COUGHING, CHEST PAINS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DISORDERS,
PROSTATE DISORDERS, LIVER AND KIDNEY DISORDERS.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALATION: MOVE FROM EXPOSURE. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING IF CONSCIOUS. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
SKIN OR EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION, IF SYMPTOMS DEVELOP.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:FOR SURROUNDING FIRE USE DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON
DIOXIDE (CO2), WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED 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 THE SPILL. COLLECT THE SPILLED
MATERIAL AND PLACE IN A PLASTIC-LINED CONTAINER. HEPA VACUUMING IS
PREFERRED. FLUSH SPILL WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE STATED BY MANUFACTURER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:WHEN HANDLING LEAKERS, WEAR NIOSH/MSHA
APPROVED DUST MASKS OR RESPIRATORS, IMPERVIOUS GLOVES AND SAFETY
GLASSES OR GOGGLES.
Other Precautions:WHEN HANDLING LEAKERS AVOID CONTACT WITH CLOTHING,
AVOID GENERATING DUST.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED FOR DUSTS WHEN HANDLING
SPILLED INGREDIENTS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST OR MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION.
MAINTAIN OSHA PEL
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS FOR HANDLING LEAKERS.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGELS WHEN HANDLING LEAKERS.
Other Protective Equipment:DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING HOME.
SHOWER AND CHANGE OR WEAR COVERALLS.
Work Hygienic Practices:KEEP FOOD AND TOBACCO AWAY FROM WORK AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SEALED BATTERIES ARE NOT HEALTH OR HANDLING HAZARDS. THE HAZARDS
INDICATED ABOVE ARE FOR DAMAGED BATTERIES WITH SPILLED INGREDIENTS.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:Z5
Spec Gravity:1.6 (H20=1)
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
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.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.
==================== 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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This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.
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