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

MSDS NAME:D15010, BATTERY ALKALINE, NICKEL CADMIUM
NIIN:01-015-2861
MSDS Number: BGDMT
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:SAFT AMERICA INC.
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:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: 5.0%
OSHA PEL:C, 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Name:CADMIUM HYDROXIDE
Fraction by Wt: 10.0%
ACGIH TLV:5MG/CUM

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

Effects of Overexposure:CONJUNCTIVITIS,CORNEAL BURNS,DEEP SKIN
    BURNS,IRR.RESPIRATORY TRACT,INFLAMMED LUNGS,MOUTH BURNS,DIAAR

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

First Aid:FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER.NEUTRALIZE WITH CITRIC
    ACID.IRRIGATE EYES W/H*2O.WASH CONTAMINATED AREAS OF BODY W/SOAP &
    WATER.TREAT SKIN BURNS AS USUAL,STOMACH WASH,IF SWALLOWED W/5%
    ACETIC ACID,DO  NOT PERFORATE GI TRACT,FOLLOWED BY OLIVE OIL.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINGUISH WITH AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
    CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE NOTED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WASH DOWN W/WATER,NEUTRALIZE WITH CITRIC
    ACID,OR NEUTRALIZE WITH HCL.WIPE WITH MOP OR USE WATER
    ASPIRATOR.DRAIN INTO AN APPROVED STG CONAINER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN DRY PLACE TO PREVENT
    CORROSION OF THE SURFACE OF THE CONTAINER,ABSORPTION OF
    MOISTURE,FREEZING,ETC;FOR OUTDOOR STG IN LIQ. STATE,PROCT W/HEAT
Other Precautions:ALSO,FOR OUTDOOR STORAGE IN LIQ.STATE,IT IS ADVISED
    TO PROTECT WITH SOME INSULATION.

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

Respiratory Protection:SELF-CNTND BRTHG APPARATIS IF TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST IS RECOMMENDED
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:LARGE FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE WORKING CLOTHES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FM SAFT AMERICA INC NOT DATED; PHYSICAL DATA OF MIXTURE OF
    ALKALIES IN THE BATTERY.

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

HCC:B1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR ODORLESS LIQUID

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CORROSIVE TO AL,ZN,FORMING H*2,HALOGENATED HYDROCARBONS
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE KNOWN
Hazardous Decomposition Products:H*2 GAS WHEN IN CONTACT WITH ALUMINUM
    & ZINC.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:PUT INTO LARGE VESSEL CONTAINING
    WATER.NEUTRALIZE WITH HCL.DISCHARGE INTO AN APPROVED DISPOSAL AREA
    IAW FEDERAL,STATE,& LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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