ALEXANDER MFG CO. -- G4974 2.6V NICAD BATTERY SEALED  -- 6140-01-302-6828
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:G4974 2.6V NICAD BATTERY SEALED
MSDS Date:01/06/1995
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-302-6828
MSDS Number: BYGZW
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALEXANDER MFG CO.
Address:1511 S. GARFIELD PL
Box:1508
City:MASON CITY
State:IA
ZIP:50401-5662
Country:US
Info Phone Num:515-423-8955/800-247-1821
Emergency Phone Num:515-423-1161/800-247-1821
Preparer's Name:UNREADABLE
CAGE:56469
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALEXANDER TECHNOLOGIES INC
Address:1511 S. GARFIELD PL
Box:1508
City:MASON CITY
State:IA
ZIP:50401
Country:US
Phone:515-423-1161/8955
CAGE:56469

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

Ingred Name:NICKEL (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7440-02-0
RTECS #:QR5950000
Fraction by Wt: 20-30%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3; 9495

Ingred Name:NICKEL HYDROXIDE (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:12054-48-7
RTECS #:QR7040000
Fraction by Wt: 20-30%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG(NI)/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG(NI)/M3; 9495
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

Ingred Name:CADMIUM (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7440-43-9
RTECS #:EU9800000
Fraction by Wt: 13-15%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.2 MG/M3 DUST; Z-2
ACGIH TLV:0.01 MG/M3 DUST;9495
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

Ingred Name:CADMIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS:21041-95-2
Fraction by Wt: 13-15%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.05 MG CD/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG CD/M3

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA) (AS DRY HYDROXIDE)
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: 2-4%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:C 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9495
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: UNDER NORMAL USE, G4974 BATTERY
    DOES NOT RELEASE TOXIC MATERIAL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS C	[7440-43-9] WHICH IS
    LISTED BY NTP AND IARC AND REGULATED BY OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. DLA-HMIS: EYES-IMMEDIATELY
    FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SKIN-REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES.
    WASH WITH MILD SOAP & WATER. INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    ADMINISTER OXYGE N OR ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION AS NEEDED.
    INGESTED-OBTAIN IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Extinguishing Media:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. DLA-HMIS: USE MEDIA
    APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CADMIUM FUMES MAY BE RELEASED DURING
    BURNING.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ELECTROLYTE; POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE IS CAUSTIC.
    DO ALLOW SKIN OR EYE CONTACT. FLUSH WITH WATER. THERE IS ONLY A
    TRACE AMOUNT OS POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE IN BATTERY.
Neutralizing Agent:5% ACETIC ACID SOLUTION.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. DO NOT
    SHORT CIRCUIT BATTERY.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PER MFR MSDS ITEM IS AN ARTICLE AND EXEMPT FROM MSDS REQUIREMENTS IN 29
    CFR 1910.1200.

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

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:SEALED NICAD BATTERY, 2.6 VOLTS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NO INFORMATION FOUND.
Stability Condition to Avoid:BURNING, RUPTURING.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CADMIUM FUMES MAY BE RELEASED DURING A
    FIRE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT INCINERATE OR MUTILATE. DISPOSE OF IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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