EXIDE CORP -- NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY  -- 6140-00-449-9839
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY
MSDS Date:06/01/1988
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-449-9839
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:EXIDE CORP
Address:645 PENN ST
City:READING
State:PA
ZIP:19612-4205
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-378-0798
Emergency Phone Num:215-378-0798
CAGE:20038
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:EXIDE CORP
Address:645 PENN STREET
Box:14205
City:READING
State:PA
ZIP:19612-4205
Country:US
Phone:610-378-0500/0798
CAGE:20038

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

Ingred Name:NICKEL HYDROXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:12054-48-7
RTECS #:QR7040000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG NI/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG NI/M3; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

Ingred Name:CADMIUM  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-43-9
RTECS #:EU9800000
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

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CADMIUM - CARCINOGENIC AS DUST OR IF
    INGESTED. NONE DURING NORMAL USE.
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:REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE - FLUSH ELECTROLYTE FROM SKIN OR EYES
    WITH WATER. FLUSH EYES 15 MIN - SEE PHYSICIAN.

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

Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:UNKNON
Lower Limits:4.1
Upper Limits:74.2
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE; FOAM; DRY CHEMICAL; HALOGEN.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF ON CHARGE, SHUT OFF POWER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WILL GENERATE HYDROGEN ON OVERCHARGING.

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

Spill Release Procedures:STOP FLOW OF MATEIAL, CONTAIN/ABSORB SMALL
    SPILLS WITH DRY SAND, EARTH, VERMICULITE. DO NOT USE COMBUSTIBLE
    MATERIALS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREAK OE INCINERATE. KEEP AWAY
    FROM IGNITION SOURCES DURING CHARGING.
Other Precautions:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL EPA OFFICE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL
    METHODS. DO NOT SHORT TERMINALS WITH TOOLS, ETC.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL VENTILATION: 3-4 AIR CHRAGES/HOUR.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR PLASTIC GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:B1

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:PROLONGED OVERCHARGING.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DO NOT INCINERATE OR OVERHEAT BATTERY.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:MUST MEET ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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