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

MSDS NAME:BATTERY ASSEMBLY M81757/9-2
NIIN:01-110-3855
MSDS Number: BGMGL
=== 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:WILLIAM WILDER,JR.
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:CADMIUM  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-43-9
RTECS #:EU9800000
Fraction by Wt: 14.6%
OSHA PEL:SEE 1910.1027
ACGIH TLV:0.01 MG/M3 DUST;9394
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

Name:NICKEL  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-02-0
RTECS #:QR5950000
Fraction by Wt: 26.1%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3; 9192

Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: 1.95%
OSHA PEL:C, 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 4.55%

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:YES	 OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:POSSIBLE CONTACT DERMATITIS, RENAL
    FAILURE & RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS. POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE BURNS SKIN
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL AND CADMIUM ARE SUSPECTED
    CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:IF POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE ELECTROLYTE IS RELEASED,
    IT CAN BURN SKIN AND EYES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SKIN SENSITIZATION TO NICKEL

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

First Aid:FOR CONTACT WITH ELECTROLYTE: EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH
    LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES AND GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    SKIN: IMMEDIATELY WASH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION IF  NECESSARY. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GET
    IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, SEEK
    MEDICAL HELP IF REQUIRED.

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

Extinguishing Media:NON-COMBUSTIBLE ASSEMBLY. USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR
    SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN AN EN-CLOSED
    AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CADMIUM OXIDE FUMES/VAPORS/DUST

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;FOLLOW
    HAZARDOUS WASTE CLEAN UP PROCEDURES AND RECOVER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL
Neutralizing Agent:ACETIC ACID, DILUTE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREAK OPEN BATTERY CASE.DO NOT
    INCINERATE;USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION
Other Precautions:HANDLE CAREFULLY;IF BROKEN,DO NOT INHALE VAPORS/MIST.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:NO SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER OR PLASTIC GARMENTS/APRON
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. IF CLOTHING
    CONTAMINATED WITH ELECTROLYTE, LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EYE WASH SHOULD BE IN WORK AREA. BATTERY IS NON-SPILLABLE, 24 VOLT
    AIRCRAFT NI-CAD.

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

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:11.8X10.5X10.3 INCH AIRCRAFT BATTERY

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SUBLIMES AS CADIMUM OXIDE AT 2800

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE
    AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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