MSDS
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1052592 - NI-CD battery
Revision Date 02-Jan-2015
Nickel hydroxide
12054-48-7
TWA: 0.2 mg/m
3
Ni inhalable
fraction
TWA: 1 mg/m
3
Ni
(vacated) TWA: 1 mg/m
3
Ni
IDLH: 10 mg/m
3
Ni
TWA: 0.015 mg/m
3
except Nickel
carbonyl Ni
Potassium hydroxide
1310-58-3
Ceiling: 2 mg/m
3
(vacated) Ceiling: 2 mg/m
3
Ceiling: 2 mg/m
3
Cadmium and compounds (as Cd)
7440-43-9
TWA: 0.01 mg/m
3
TWA: 0.002 mg/m
3
respirable
fraction TWA: 0.01 mg/m
3
Cd
TWA: 0.002 mg/m
3
Cd respirable
fraction
TWA: 0.1 mg/m
3
fume applies to
any operations or sectors for
which the Cadmium standard is
stayed or otherwise not in effect
TWA: 0.2 mg/m
3
dust applies to
any operations or sectors for
which the Cadmium standard is
stayed or otherwise not in effect
TWA: 5 µg/m
3
Action Level: 2.5 µg/m
3
Action Level: 2.5 µg/m
3
Cd
(vacated) STEL: 0.3 ppm fume
Ceiling: 0.3 mg/m
3
fume applies
to any operations or sectors for
which the Cadmium standard is
stayed or otherwise not in effect
Ceiling: 0.6 mg/m
3
dust applies
to any operations or sectors for
which the Cadmium standard is
stayed or otherwise not in effect
IDLH: 9 mg/m
3
dust
Nickel
7440-02-0
TWA: 1.5 mg/m
3
TWA: 1 mg/m
3
(vacated) TWA: 1 mg/m
3
IDLH: 10 mg/m
3
TWA: 0.015 mg/m
3
ACGIH TLV: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists - Threshold Limit Value OSHA PEL: Occupational Safety and Health
Administration - Permissible Exposure Limits NIOSH IDLH Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
Other Exposure Guidelines
Vacated limits revoked by the Court of Appeals decision in AFL-CIO v. OSHA, 965 F.2d 962
(11th Cir., 1992) See section 15 for national exposure control parameters
Appropriate engineering controls
Engineering Measures
Showers
Eyewash stations
Ventilation systems
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment
Eye/Face Protection
Face protection shield.
Skin and Body Protection
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Wear protective gloves and protective clothing. Long sleeved clothing. Chemical resistant
apron. Impervious gloves.
Respiratory Protection
No protective equipment is needed under normal use conditions. If exposure limits are
exceeded or irritation is experienced, ventilation and evacuation may be required.
Hygiene Measures
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Do not eat, drink or
smoke when using this product. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Regular cleaning
of equipment, work area and clothing is recommended. Wash hands before breaks and
immediately after handling the product. For environmental protection, remove and wash all
contaminated protective equipment before re-use. Do not breathe dust.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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Physical and Chemical Properties