MARATHON POWER TECHNOLOGIES -- 6140 NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY  -- 6140-00-959-4180
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:6140 NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY
MSDS Date:11/01/1995
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-959-4180
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MARATHON POWER TECHNOLOGIES
Address:8301 IMPERIAL DR
Box:8233
City:WACO
State:TX
ZIP:76714-8233
Country:US
Info Phone Num:817-776-0650
Emergency Phone Num:817-776-0650
CAGE:74025
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MARATHON POWER TECHNOLOGIES CO
Address:8301 IMPERIAL DR
Box:City:WACO
State:TX
ZIP:76712-6588
Country:US
Phone:254-741-5405
CAGE:74025

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

Ingred Name:CADMIUM (SUSPECTED HUMAN CARCINOGEN BY IARC, SUPSECTED
    CARCINOGEN BY NTP, IARC - GROUP 1)	*96-2*
CAS:7440-43-9
RTECS #:EU9800000
Other REC Limits:A2 CARCINOGEN
OSHA PEL:0.05 MG/CUM (CD)
ACGIH TLV:2 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)  *96-2*
CAS:21041-95-2
OSHA PEL:0.05 MG/CUM (CD)
ACGIH TLV:0.06 MG/CUM

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

Ingred Name:NICKEL HYDROXIDE (SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN BY NTP, IARC GROUP
    2B)  *96-2*
CAS:12054-48-7
RTECS #:OR7040000
OSHA PEL:1 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1 PPM
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Other REC Limits:2 MG/CUM (CEILING)
OSHA PEL:2 MG/CUM
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
OSHA PEL:0.025 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:0.025 MG/CUM

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: FUMES MAY CAUSE
    RESPIRATORY SYSTEM IRRITATION. EYES: IRRITATE TISSUES. EXPOSURE MAY
    CAUSE KIDNEY DYSFUNCTION & LUNG INJURY. CADMIUM & NICKEL FUMES ARE
    TOXIC & CAN CAUSE DEATH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, CHEST PAIN, COUGHING, SWEATING,
    CHILLS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, WEAKNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DISORDERS,
    PROSTATE DISORDERS, LIVER & KIDNEY DISORDERS, VISION PROBLEMS.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT & SCBA W/FULL
    FACE PIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT W/STRONG OXIDIZERS MAY CAUSE
    FIRE/EXPLOSION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:BATTERY & CELL CASES WILL NORMALLY CONTAIN
    MATERIALS OF CONCERN. USE INDUSTRIAL ABSORBENT TO COLLECT LIQUID
    POSTASSIUM HYDROXIDE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:FOR TRANSPORTATION PURPOSES THESE
    SEALED NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERIES ARE NON-HAZARDOUS & NOT SUBJECT TO
    ANY OF THE PROVISIONS REGULATED.
Other Precautions:DON'T INVERT. AVOID BREATHING CRUSHING/OTHERWISE
    DESTROYING THE PHYSICAL INTERGRITY OF THE CELL/BATTERY.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR A DUST/MIST MASK WHEN HANDLING THE LIQUID
    IN THE BATTERY, POSTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO MINIMIZE SKIN
    CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
BOILING POINT: 765F CADMIUM. MELTING POINT: 320.9F CADMIUM. SPECIFIC
    GRAVITY IS FOR POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE.

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:(SEE SUPP)
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:(SEE SUPP)
Spec Gravity:2.044
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE (CADMIUM)

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, NITRITE, NITRIC ACID.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CELLS & BATTERIES MAY BE RETURNED AT SENDERS
    EXPENSE TO A PERMITTED TREATMENT, STORAGE, DISPOSAL FACILITY
    IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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