MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION -- 48-11-0200 NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY PACKS  -- 6140-00F052669
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:48-11-0200 NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY PACKS
MSDS Date:05/01/1995
FSC:6140
NIIN:00F052669
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
Address:13135 WEST LISBON ROAD
City:BROOKFIELD
State:WI
ZIP:53005-1828
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-781-3600
Emergency Phone Num:414-781-3600
CAGE:40817
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP SUB OF AMSTAR CORP
Address:13135 W LISBON RD
Box:City:BROOKFIELD
State:WI
ZIP:53005-1828
Country:US
Phone:414-781-3600
CAGE:40817

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

Ingred Name:NICKEL HYDROXIDE (SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN BY NTP, IARC GROUP
    2B)  *96-4*
CAS:12054-48-7
RTECS #:OR7040000
Fraction by Wt: 0-12%
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: 0-4%
Other REC Limits:2 MG/CUM (CEILING)
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/CUM (CEILING)
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:LITHIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS:1310-65-2
RTECS #:OJ6307070
Fraction by Wt: 0.42%

Ingred Name:NICKEL OXIDE
CAS:1314-06-3
RTECS #:QR8420000
Fraction by Wt: 1.12%
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/CUM

Ingred Name:CADMIUM (SUSPECTED HUMAN CARCINOGEN BY IARC, SUPSECTED
    CARCINOGEN BY NTP, IARC - GROUP 1)	*96-4*
CAS:7440-43-9
RTECS #:EU9800000
Fraction by Wt: 0-26%
Other REC Limits:A2 CARCINOGEN
OSHA PEL:0.05 MG/CUM (CD)
ACGIH TLV:0.01 MG/CUM
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

Ingred Name:CADMIUM HYDROXIDE  (SUSPECTED HUMAN CARCINOGEN BY IARC,
    SUSPECTED ANIMAL CARCINOGEN BY IARC - GROUP 1)  *96-4*
CAS:21041-95-2
Fraction by Wt: 3-26%
OSHA PEL:0.05 MG/CUM (CD)

Ingred Name:NICKEL (SUSPECTED ANIMAL/HUMAN CARCINOGEN BY IARC GROUP 2B,
    SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN BY NTP)   *96-4*
CAS:7440-02-0
RTECS #:QR5950000
Fraction by Wt: 8-17%
Other REC Limits:1 MG/CUM
OSHA PEL:1 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG/CUM IC

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN/EYES: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION.

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

First Aid:SKIN/EYES: FLUSH AREA W/CLEAN WATER. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION
    IN ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER, CO2.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SCBA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXPOSURE TO TEMPS >212F CAN CAUSE
    EVAPORATION OF THE LIQUID CONTENT OF THE POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
    ELECTROLYTE RESULTING IN RUPTURE OF THE CELL.

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

Spill Release Procedures:IF DISASSEMBLED AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NEVER SHORT CIRCUIT CELLS. PERSONAL
    INJURY & FIRE MAY RESULT.
Other Precautions:IF BATTERY CONTENTS ARE RELEASED, DON'T TOUCH SPILLED
    MATERIAL. TAKE UP W/SAND/OTHER ABSORBENT & PLACE IN CONTAINER FOR
    DISPOSAL.

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

Respiratory Protection:UNNECESSARY DURING NORMAL USE.
Protective Gloves:DURING NORMAL USE
Eye Protection:DURING NORMAL USE
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>392F
Spec Gravity:>2.6
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:SOLID, SEALED IN A CASE

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, ALDEHYDES, CARBOMATE COMPOUNDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, OPEN FLAMES, SPARKS, MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF CADMIUM & NICKEL.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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