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

MSDS NAME:R400W TABS,SEALED, NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY, SIZE D.
NIIN:00-497-0490
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKXTR
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:POWER-SONIC CORP
Address:3106 SPRING ST
Box:5242
City:REDWOOD CITY
State:CA
ZIP:94063-3929
Country:US
Info Phone Num:650-364-5001
Emergency Phone Num:650-364-5001
CAGE:56309
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:BETEC
Address:1462 CALLE MARBELLA
Box:City:OCEANSIDE
State:CA
ZIP:92056
Country:US
Phone:760-630-1848
Contract Num:SP0430-00-M-KN68
CAGE:1LRN1
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

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

Name:CADMIUM & CADMIUM HYDROXIDE
Minumum % Wt:13.
Maxumum % Wt:16.
OSHA PEL:0.05 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG/M3

Name:NICKEL & NICKEL HYDROXIDE
Minumum % Wt:20.
Maxumum % Wt:30.
OSHA PEL:1.00 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1.00 MG/M3

Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE OR SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Minumum % Wt:2.
Maxumum % Wt:4.
OSHA PEL:2.00 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:2.00 MG/M3

Name:COBALT HYDROXIDE
RTECS #:GG0904500
Minumum % Wt:.5
Maxumum % Wt:1.
OSHA PEL:0.10 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.10 MG/M3

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

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION: CD - POSSIBLE LUNG
    AND KIDNEY DAMAGE; NI - POSSIBLE LUNG DAMAGE; KOH, NAOH BURNS TO
    TISSUE CONTACTED. CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYES: KOH, NAOH BURNS TO
    TISSUE CONTACTED. NI - POSSIBLE C ONTACT DERMATITIS. INGESTION:
    STOMACH IRRITATION. CHRONIC: CD - POSSIBLE LUNG OR KIDNEY DAMAGE;
    NI - POSSIBLE LUNG DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT'S INGREDIENTS ARE NOT FOUND
    IN THE FEDERAL OSHA LIST, THE NTP LIST, NOR THE IARC LIST.
    CALIFORNIA EMPLOYERS USING CAL/OSHA- REGULATED CARCINOGENS MUST
    REGISTER WITH CAL/OSHA. THE CAL/OSHA  AND FEDERAL OSHA CARCINOGEN
    LISTS ARE SIMILAR.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: LUNG AND KIDNEY DAMAGE, LUNG
    DAMAGE. SKIN AND EYES: TISSUE BURNS AND CONTACT DERMATITIS.
    INGESTION: IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:UNKNOWN.

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

First Aid:EYE CONTACT: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES; CONTACT
    PHYSICIAN. SKIN CONTACT: WASH WITH LARGE VOLUME OF WATER; MILD ACID
    MAY BE USED TO NEUTRALIZE. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR; CONTACT
    PHYSICIAN.	INGESTION: CONTACT PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

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

Extinguishing Media:NONE SPECIFIED.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF INCINERATED USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
    POSITIVE PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:TOXIC CADMIUM OXIDE FUMES MAY BE RELEASED
    DURING BURNING.

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

Spill Release Procedures:FLUSH ELECTROLYTE SPILLS WITH WATER. DO NOT
    BREAK OPEN BATTERY CELL.
Neutralizing Agent:MILD ACID MAY BE USED TO NEUTRALIZE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREAK OPEN BATTERY CELL.
    PROTECT AGAINST CRACKING OF CASE MATERIAL. ADHERE TO PROPER
    CHARGING PROCEDURE. DURING MAINTENANCE DO NOT BREAK OPEN BATTERY
    CELL.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS (IF BURNED).
Protective Gloves:WEAR NEOPRENE OR PVC GLOVES IF CELL IS BROKEN.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES IF CELL IS BROKEN.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:Z7
Appearance and Odor:A SEALED CYLINDRICAL ENCLOSING CD AND NI
    ELECTRODES, KOH  OR NAOH ELECTROLYTE.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES MAY BE RELEASED IF
    INCINERATED.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:NOT LISTED BY FEDERAL OSHA, NOR NTP, NOR IARC
    AS CARCINOGENS. CALIFORNIA EMPLOYERS USING CAL/OSH - REGULATED
    CARCINOGENS MUST REGISTER WITH CAL/OSHA. THE CAL/OSHA AND FEDERAL
    OSHA CARCINOGEN LISTS ARE  SIMILAR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LOCAL,
    STATE, AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. DO NOT INCINERATER OR MUTILATE: DO
    NOT SHORT- CIRCUIT -- MAY CAUSE BURNS. DISPOSE OF ALL WASTES IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH FEDER AL, STATE, AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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