===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:NICKEL-CADMIUM AIRCRAFT BATTERY
NIIN:01-046-1116
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKDLB
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:SAFT AMERICA INC TRANSPORTATION DIV
Address:711 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
Box:1886
City:VALDOSTA
State:GA
ZIP:31601-1886
Country:US
Info Phone Num:912-245-2824
Emergency Phone Num:912-245-2824
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
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
Contract Num:DAAB07-97-C-G005
CAGE:09052
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:CADMIUM (AS CADMIUM, CADMIUM HYDROXIDE, AND CADMIUM OXIDE)
CAS:7440-43-9
RTECS #:EU9800000
= Wt:8.
OSHA PEL:SEE 1910.1027
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS
Name:NICKEL (AS NICKEL, NICKEL HYDROXIDE, AND NICKEL OXIDE)
CAS:7440-02-0
RTECS #:QR5950000
= Wt:32.
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3
Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
= Wt:19.
ACGIH STEL:C2 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
Name:COBALT HYDROXIDE (AS COBALT METAL)
CAS:7440-48-4
RTECS #:GF8750000
= Wt:1.
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.02 MG/M3
Name:STEEL
= Wt:3.4
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): UNKNOWN.
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE-CONTACT WITH ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION
CAUSES VERY RAPID, SEVERE DAMAGE. EXTREMELY CORROSIVE TO EYE
TISSUES. MAY RESULT IN PERMANENT BLINDNESS. SKIN-CONTACT WITH
ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION MAY CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS TO SKIN TISSUES.
INGESTION-ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION CAUSES TISSUE DAMAGE TO THROAT AREA
& GASTRO/RESPIRATORY TRACT. INHALATION-DURING ACTIVATION PROCEDURES
MIST GENERATED MAY CAUSE VARYING DEGREES O F IRRITATION TO THE
NASAL MUCOUS MEMBRANES & RESPIRATORY TRACT TISSUES. VARYING FROM
MILD IRRITATION OF NASAL MUCOUS MEMBRANES TO DAMAGE OF LUNG TISSUE
PROPER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NIOSH RECOMMENDS THAT NICKEL AND CADMIUM
BE TREATED AS OCCUPATIONAL CARCINOGENA.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE EFFECTS: CONTACT WITH NICKEL OXIDE MAY
CAUSE MINOR IRRITATION. SKIN EFFECTS: CONTACT WITH NICKEL
COMPOUNDS MAY CAUSE SKIN SENSITIZATION, RESULTING IN CHRONIC ECZEMA
OR NICKEL ITCH. INGESTION: I NGESTION OF CADMIUM AND/OR NICKEL
COMPOUNDS CAUSES NAUSEA AND INTESTINAL DISORDERS. INHALATION:
INHALATION OF CADMIUM OXIDE MAY CAUSE DRY THROAT, COUGH, HEADACHE,
VOMITING, CHEST PAIN, CHILLS, EXCESSI VE OVEREXPOSURE MAY RESULT IN
PULMONARY EDEMA, BREATHING DIFFICULTY, PROSTATION, AND KIDNEY
DAMAGE.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:EYE CONTACT: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 20
MINUTES. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN CONTACT: REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND FLUSH AFFECTED AREA WITH PLENTY OF WATER
FOR AT LEA ST 20 MINUTES. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.
DILUTE BY GIVING LARGE VOLUMES OF WATER OR MILD. GET IMMEDIATE
MEDICAL ATTENTION. DO NOT GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS
PERSON. INHALAT ION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN OR
ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NEEDED. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAN ATTENTION.
NICKEL OXIDE-SKIN CONTACT: WASH WITH COLD WATER AND SOAP.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:CO2, SAND.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS TO
AVOID BREATHING TOXIC FUMES. WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT POTENTIAL BODY CONTACT WITH ELECTROLYTE
SOLUTION OR MIXTURE OF WATER AND ELECT ROLYTE SOLUTION. DISCONNECT
OR CUT ALL CABLES TO AND FROM BATTERY ESPECIALLY GROUND CONNECTION.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION IS CORROSIVE TO ALL
HUMAN TISSUES. IT WILL REACT VIOLENTLY WITH MANY ORGANIC
CHEMICALS, ESPECIALLY NITROCARBONS AND CHLOROCARBONS. ELECTROLYTE
SOLUTION REACTS WITH ZINC, ALUM INUM, TIN AND OTHER ACTIVE
MATERIALS RELEASING FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION SPILLS, SMALL(UP TO 5
GALLONS): FLUSH WITH WATER AND NEUTRALIZE WITH DILUTE CRITIC ACID.
LARGE: CONTAIN MATERIAL IN SUITABLE CONTAINERS OR HOLDING AREA.
DO NOT ALLOW MATERIAL TO ENTER SEWERS, STREAMS, OR STORM CONDUITS.
RECOVER MATERIAL WITH VACCUM TRUCK AND DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.
REPORTABLE QUANTITY: 1000 POUNDS. 40CFR-117.13
Neutralizing Agent:DILUTE CITRIC ACID.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:THESE CELLS AND THE BATTERIES
CONSTRUCTED FROM THEM MAY BE HIGHLY CHARGED AND ARE CAPABLE OF HIGH
ENERGY DISCHARGE. CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO HANDLE CELLS PROPERLY TO
AVOID SHORTING OR MISUSE THAT WILL RESULT IN A RAPID, UNCONTROLLED
ELECTRICAL, CHEMICAL, OR HEAT ENERGY RELEASE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT- MAY CAUSE BURNS OR FIRE. DO NOT
TRANSPORT ACTIVATED BATTERIES WITHOUT VENT CAP IN PLACE. WHEN
REMOVING BATTERY FROM SERVICE, VISUALLY INSPECT FOR LEAKAGE PRIOR
TO HANDLING. IF LE AKAGE HAS OCCURRED FOLLOW SPILL MANAGEMENT
PROCEDURES. DO NOT ALLOW AN EXPOSED FLAME OR SPARK TO COM E NEAR
THE CELLS.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED MIST RESPIRATOR DURING
ACTIVATION AND ACTUAL USAGE TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE LEVELS BELOW THE
TWA.
Ventilation:PERFORM BATTERY CHARGING PROCEDURES IN A WELL VENTILATED
AREA. BATTERY OPERATION AREAS MUST BE WELL VENTILATED TO REMOVE
NORMAL GASES GENERATED.
Protective Gloves:USE ANY WATER-INSOLUBLE, NON-PERMEABLE GLOVE, I.E.,
SYNTHETIC RUBBER
Eye Protection:USE SPLASH GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD WHENEVER HANDLING A
BATTERY.
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER BOOTS, RUBBER APRON OR RAINWEAR, OR
EQUIVALENT IF EXPOSURE TO ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION IS LIKELY. (FOR
HAND PROTECTION: DO NOT USE LEATHER OR WOOL)
Work Hygienic Practices:SKIN CONTACT: WASH WITH COLD WATER AND SOAP.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CADMIUM FUMES MAY BE RELEASED WHEN BATTERIES ARE SUBJECTED TO HIGH
TEMPERATURES. IN CASE OF FIRE, DO NOT BREATH SMOKE AND FUMES!
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:B1
Vapor Pres:2MM HG AT 68F
Spec Gravity:1.170-1.250(ELECTTROLYTE)
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
ALUMINUM, ZINC, TIN AND OTHER ACTIVE METALS, ACID, CHLORINATED AND
AROMATIC HYDDCARBONS, NITROCARBONS, HALOCARBONS. TRICHOLORETHYLENE
WILL REACT WITH ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION TO FORM DICHLOROLORACETYLENE
WHICH IS SPONTANEOUSLY
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOTE THAT NORMAL REACTIONS INSIDE BATTERY
LIBERATE FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS. DO NOT SEAL BATTERY FROM
ATMOSPHERE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NICKEL OXIDE, CADMIUM, CADMIUM OXIDE,
AND POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE. CAUTION: NEVER ACTIVATE OR TOP OFF WITH
ACID.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:THE STORAGE BATTERY IS A UNIVERSAL WASTE UNDER
RCRA. IT MAY BE RETURNED TO SAFT FOR RECYCLING. BATTERY IS TCLP
TOXIC. BATTERY AND ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION ARE CORROSIVE. IF NOT
RECYCLED, MUST BE DISPO SED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL,
STATE, AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.
======================= Other Information =======================
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