POWER-SONIC CORP -- RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES (PN:PS-AA), (NI-CD SEALED)  -- 6140-00-449-6001
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES (PN:PS-AA), (NI-CD SEALED)
MSDS Date:01/02/1991
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-449-6001
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:POWER-SONIC CORP
Address:3106 SPRING ST
Box:5242
City:REDWOOD CITY
State:CA
ZIP:94063-3929
Country:US
Info Phone Num:415-364-5001
Emergency Phone Num:415-364-5001
CAGE:56309
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:NETEX INDUSTRIES(FORMER NORTHEAST TEXAS IND)
Address:1700 NORTH EDWARDS STREET
Box:City:MOUNT PLEASANT
State:TX
ZIP:75455
Country:US
Phone:903-577-0388
CAGE:0WAG0
Company Name: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  =============

Ingred Name:CADMIUM  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-43-9
RTECS #:EU9800000
Fraction by Wt: <16%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.2 MG/M3 DUST; Z-2
ACGIH TLV:0.01 MG/M3 DUST;9394
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

Ingred Name:CADMIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS:21041-95-2
Fraction by Wt: <16%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/M3 (CD FUME)
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG/M3 (CD FUME)

Ingred Name:NICKEL  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-02-0
RTECS #:QR5950000
Fraction by Wt: <30%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3; 9394

Ingred Name:NICKEL HYDROXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:12054-48-7
RTECS #:QR7040000
Fraction by Wt: <30%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG (NI)/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG(NI)/M3; 9394
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: <4%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:C 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9394
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Fraction by Wt: <4%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9394
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:COBALT HYDROXIDE
CAS:21041-93-0
Fraction by Wt: <1%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES AND SKIN: POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
    AND/OR SODIUM HYDROXIDE WILL BURN TISSUE. DERMATITIS MAY OCCUR WITH
    SKIN. INHALATION: CADMIUM-POSSIBLE LUNG OR KIDNEY DAMAGE.
    NICKEL-POSSIBLE LUNG DAMAGE. INGESTION:  STOMACH IRRITATION.
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN/EYES: IRRITATION, BURNING SENSATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

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

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
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:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREAK OPEN BATTERY CELL.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS (IF BURNED).
Ventilation:PROTECT AGAINST CRACKING OF CASE MATERIAL. ADHERE TO PROPER
    CHARGING PROCEDURE.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR PVC IF CELL BROKEN OPEN
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES IF CELL BROKEN OPEN
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:EACH BATTERY CELL IS A SEALED CYLINDRICAL
    CONTAINER.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES MAY BE RELEASED

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LOCAL,
    STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. DO NOT INCINERATE OR MUTILATE; DO
    NOT SHORT CIRCUIT-MAY CAUSE BURNS.

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