U.S. ARMY COMMUNICATIONS & ELECTRONICS MATERIAL -- NICKEL-CADMIUM (NI-CD) BATTERY, VENTED  -- 6140-00-134-0850
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NICKEL-CADMIUM (NI-CD) BATTERY, VENTED
MSDS Date:06/17/1993
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-134-0850
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:U.S. ARMY COMMUNICATIONS & ELECTRONICS MATERIAL
Address:COMMAND LOGISTIC ENGINEERING DIRECTORATE
City:FT. MONMOUTH
State:NJ
ZIP:07703
Country:US
Emergency Phone Num:800
Preparer's Name:CECCM SAFETY OFFICE
CAGE:KO177
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:JOINT ELECTRONICS TYPE DESIGNATION SYSTEM
Country:US
CAGE:80058
Company Name:U.S. ARMY COMMUNICATIONS & ELECTRONICS MATERIAL
Address:COMMAND LOGISTIC ENGINEERING DIRECTORATE
Box:City:FT. MONMOUTH
State:NJ
ZIP:07703
Country:US
CAGE:KO177
Company Name:US ARMY COMMUNICATIONS & ELECTRONICS MATL READINES
Address:12 WD BLDG 601 MCAFEE CENTER
Box:City:FT. MONMOUTH
State:NJ
ZIP:07703
Country:US
Phone:732-532-5332
CAGE:80063

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

Ingred Name:CADMIUM  & CADMIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS:7440-43-9
RTECS #:EU9800000
Fraction by Wt: 7-26%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:SEE 1910.1027
ACGIH TLV:0.01 MG/M3 DUST;9394
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

Ingred Name:COBALT & COBALT HYDROXIDE
CAS:7440-48-4
RTECS #:GF8750000
Fraction by Wt: <2%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/M3;AS CO
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG/M3;DUST 9293

Ingred Name:NICKEL & NICKEL HYDROXIDE
CAS:7440-02-0
RTECS #:QR5950000
Fraction by Wt: 13-30%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3; 9293

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE 30% SOL.
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: <10%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:C, 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:YES	 OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INTACT BATTERIES PRESENT NO SPECIFIC
    HAZARDS. BURNING BATTERIES MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES. LEAKING BATTERIES
    LEAK CORROSIVE MATERIAL IRRITATING TO SKIN, EYES AND MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CADMIUM & NICKEL SUSPECT, NTP. CADMIUM &
    COBALT COMPUNDS, IARC REGULATED.
Effects of Overexposure:ELECTROLYTE EXPOSURE TO SKIN/EYES WILL CAUSE
    SEVERE IRRITATION. INHALATION OF FUMES MAY CAUSE SEVERE RESPIRATORY
    IRRITATIUON.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:BURNING BATTERIES: RESPIRATORY
    AILMENTS. LEAKING BATTERIES: SKIN CONDITIONS.

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

First Aid:IF BATTERY CONTENTS COME IN CONTACT WITH THE BODY (E.G.,
    HANDS, EYES, ETC.) WASH AFFECTED AREA FOR ATLEAST 15 MINUTES WITH
    CLEAN WATER. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO NEUTRALIZE. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
    PROMPTLY.

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

Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE OR DRY CHEMICAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER,
    10-B:C.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS. BATTERY/CELLS MAY RELEASE TOXIC FUMES, IF
    SUBJECTED TO FIRE/EXTREME.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STRONG OXIDIZERS (E.G. ACIDS) & FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID SKIN OR EYE CONTACT. USE NONFLAMMABLE
    ABSORBENT MATERIAL FOR CLEANUP. COORDINATE WITH INSTALLATION SAFETY
    AND ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT ABUSE OR SHORT CIRCUIT. WHEN
    STORING BATTERIES, STORE IN A COOL, DRY & WELL VENTILATED AREA,
    SEPERATE FROM OTHER HAZARDOUS MATERIAL.
Other Precautions:DO NOT INVERT OR CAUSE TO SPILL. RECHARGE IAW METHODS
    SPECIFIED IN APPLICABLE TECHANICAL MANUAL.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF BATTERIES ARE BURNING USE SCBA.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST:WHEN SERVICING USE OSHA. MECHANICAL
    (GENERAL):APPROVED FACILITY. SPECIAL:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATS
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICALS SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:CHEMICALLY RESISTANT APRON.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOIS SKIN OR EYE CONTACT WITH ELECTROLYTE. DO
    NOT EAT OR SMOKE IN BATTERY SERVICE AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: BATTERY, WET FILLED WITH ALKALI, ELECTRIC
    STORAGE.

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

HCC:B1

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS (E.G., ACIDS). STORE SEPERATELY FROM OTHER
    HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, & GAIN FD APPROVAL FOR STORAGE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:FIRE AND EXTREME HEAT. DO NOT SHORT
    CIRCUIT OR OVERCAHRGE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN EXPOSED TO FIRE OR EXTREME HEAT,
    BATTERIES MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:NI-CD BATTERIES ARE CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS
    WASTE UNDER RCRA REGULATIONS, AND DISPOSITION ID THRU THE DRMO.
    COORDINATE DISPOSITION WITH INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATOR.
    RECYCLING IS THE PREFERR ED DISPOSITION.

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