AVEX ELECTRONICS CORPORATION -- SECONDARY BATTERY NICAD AV-2200BP  -- 6140-01-227-4799
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SECONDARY BATTERY NICAD AV-2200BP
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-227-4799
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AVEX ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
Address:1683 WINCHESTER RD
Box:1026
City:BENSALEM
State:PA
ZIP:19020
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215/744-3487
Emergency Phone Num:800/345-1295
CAGE:58414
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AVEX ELECTRONICS CORP
Address:1683 WINCHESTER ROAD
Box:1026
City:BENSALEM
State:PA
ZIP:19020-4510
Country:US
Phone:215-638-1515
CAGE:58414

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

Ingred Name:CADMIUM OXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:1306-19-0
RTECS #:EV1925000
Fraction by Wt: 8-15%
OSHA PEL:SEE 1910.1027
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG(CD)/M3; 9293

Ingred Name:NICKEL HYDROXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:12054-48-7
RTECS #:QR7040000
Fraction by Wt: 3-5%
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:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: 2-4%
OSHA PEL:C, 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:LIOH, LITHIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS:1310-65-2
RTECS #:OJ6307070

Ingred Name:CALCIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS:1305-62-0
RTECS #:EW2800000
Fraction by Wt: 8-15%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3; 9293

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:KOH IS CAUSTIC
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:IF CELL IS ACCIDENTLY INGESTED SEE PHYSICIAN PROMPTLY

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

Extinguishing Media:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE SCBA WHEN BATTERIES
    ARE ON FIRE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CAN EXPLODE WHEN SUBJECTED TO EXCESSIVE
    HEAT

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

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID SKIN AND EYE CONTACT
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID DIRECT CONTACT OF CELL W/METAL
    OBJECTS TO PREVENT SHORT CIRCUITS. USE RECOMMENDED CHARGE RATES.
    STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN. 
Ventilation:DO NOT SEAL AIR, WATER-TIGHT CONTR/COMPT. FULL
    ENCAPSULATION(POTTING) BATT.PREVENT VENTING,POSSIBLE EXPLOSION.
Protective Gloves:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES. 
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:(CD) 767 C
Spec Gravity:CDO8.15,CD 8.64
Appearance and Odor:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEATING
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:BURY IN LANDFILL W/APPROPRIATE FEDERAL, STATE
    AND LOCAL REGULATIONS

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