MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
I. PRODUCT INDENTIFICATION
TRADE NAME (as labeled):
MANUFACTURER鈥橲 NAME: POWER-SONIC CORPORATION
ADDRESS (complete mailing address): 3106 SPRING STREET, P.O. BOX 5242
REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063
Phone number for additional information: (650) 364-5001
Date prepared or revised: Name of preparer*:
October 1, 2003
II. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Chemical Names CAS Numbers Percent* Exposure Limits in Air (give units)
ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL Other (specify)
0.05 mg/m3
(A) Cadmium & Cadmium Hydroxide 13-16%
1.00 mg/m3
(B) Nickel & Nickel Hydroxide 20-30%
2.00 mg/m3
(C) Potassium Hydroxide or Sodium Hydroxide 2-4%
0.10 mg/m3
(D) Cobalt Hydroxide 0.5-1.0%
III. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Vapor density (air=1): NA Melting point or range, 潞F: NA
Specific gravity: NA Boiling point or range, 潞F: NA
Solubility in water: NA Evaporation rate (butyl acetate=1): NA
Vapor pressure, mmHg at 20潞C:NA
Appearance and odor: Each battery cell is a sealed cylindrical container enclosing
a cadmium electrode, nickel electrode and KOH or NaOH
electrolyte.
HOW TO DETECT THIS SUBSTANCE*: (warning properties of substance as a gas, vapor, dust, or
mist): NA
* Not a required category.
NOTE: All required categories should be addressed. If any item is not applicable, or no information is available, the
space must be marked to indicate that.
This voluntary form is provided by Cal/OSHA to assist MSDS preparers and users. Any format may be used as long as
it contains all the required information.
IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSION
Flash-Point, 潞F (give method): NA
Auto ignition temperature, 潞F : NA
Flammable limits in air, volume %: NA lower (LEL) ______ upper (UEL) ______
Fire extinguishing materials:
______ water spray ______ carbon dioxide ______ other:
______ foam ______ dry chemical
Special firefighting procedures: If incinerated use HIOSH/MSHA approved positive pressure
self-contained breathing apparatus.
Unusual fire and explosion hazards: Toxic Cadmium Oxide fumes may be released during burning.
V. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE for each potential route of exposure.
Inhaled: CD - possible lung or kidney damage; Ni - possible lung damage.
Contact with skin or eyes: KOH, NaOH burns to tissue contact dermatitis.
Absorbed through skin: Wash with large volume of water; mild acid may be used to
neutralize.
Swallowed: Stomach irritation.
HEALTH EFFECTS OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE. Explain in lay terms. Attach extra page if more
space is needed.
Acute: KOH, NaOH burns to tissue contacted; Ni - possible contact dermatitis.
Chronic: CD - possible lung or kidney damage; Ni - possible lung damage.
FIRST AID: EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
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.
Inhaled: Remove to fresh air; contact physician.
Swallowed: Contact physician immediately.
SUSPECTED CANCER AGENT?
XX
______ NO: This product鈥檚 ingredients are not found in the lists below.
YES: _____ Federal OSHA ______ NTP ______ IARC
California employers using Cal/OSHA - regulated carcinogens must register with CAL/OSHA. The
Cal/Osha and Federal OSHA carcinogen lists are similar.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGRRAVATED BY EXPOSURE
Unknown
VI. REACITIVTY DATA
XX
Stability: ______ Stable ______ Unstable
Conditions to avaiod: NA
Incompatibility (materials to avoid): NA
Hazardous decomosition products: Toxic fumes may be released if incinerated.
(including combustion products)
XX
Hazardous polymerization: ______ May Occur ______ Will not occur
Conditions to avoid: NA
VII. SPILL, LEAK, AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
Spill response procedures (include employee protection measures):
Flush electrolyte spills with water. Do not break open battery cell.
Preparing wastes for disposal (container types, neutralization, etc.):
Dispose of in accordance with applicable local, state and federal regulations.
Do not incinerate or mutilate; Do not short-circuit -- may cause burns.
NOTE: Dispose of all wastes in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.
VIII. SPECIAL HANDLING INFORMATION
Ventilation and engineering controls: Protect against cracking of case material.
Adhere to proper charging procedure.
Respiratory protection (type): HIOSH/MSHA approves self-contained breathing
apparatus (if burned).
Eye protection (type): Chemical goggles if cell is broken open.
Gloves (specify material): Neoprene or PVC if cell is broken open.
Other clothing and equipment: NA
Work practices, hygienic practices: NA
Other handling/storage requirements:NA
Protective measures during maintenance of contaminated equipment: Do not break open
battery cell.
Power-Sonic Corporation
9163 Siempre Viva Road, San Diego, CA 92154 鈥? Tel (619) 661-2020 鈥? Fax (619) 661-3650
Website: www.power-sonic.com 鈥? E-Mail: battery@power-sonic.com
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