MSDS

IDENTITY (As used on label and list)
Material Safety Data Sheet
May be used to comply with
OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200.
This standard must be consulted for specific requirements
Note: Blank spaces are not permitted. If any item is not applicable, or no information
is available, the space must be marked to indicate that.
Nickel Cadmium Battery Packs
Section I
Manufacturer’s Name Emergency Telephone Number
Milwaukee Electric ool Corporation T 1-800-424-9300
Address (Number, Street) Contact Telephone Number for Technical Information
13135 West Lisbon Road 262-781-3600 or 1-800-729-3878 (1-800-SAWDUST)
(City, State, and Zip Code) Date Prepared
Brookfield, Wisconsin 53005 May 2004
Section II - Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Hazardous Components [Specific Chemical Identity, Common name (s)]
Ingredient % by
Weight
OSHA Reg.
Y/N CAS #
OSHA
PEL
ACGIH
TLV
California Prop
65 Reg. Y/N
IARC/NTP
Y/N
Cadmium 0-26 Y 7440-43-9 .005 TWA .05 TWA Y
Cadmium hydroxide 3-26 Y 21041-95-2 .005 TWA .05 TWA Y
Nickel (powder) 8-17 N/A 7440-02-0 1 TWA 1 TWA N/A
Nickel hydroxide 0-12 N/A 12054-48-7 1 TWA 1 TWA N/A
Potassium or sodium hydroxide 0-4 N/A 1310-58-3 2 Ceiling 2 Ceiling N/A
Lithium hydroxide
0.4≥
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Nickel oxide hydroxide 1.12 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Non-Hazardous Materials Balance
DOT Hazard Classification: Non-hazardous
SARA Title III Section 313: This product does not contain regulated levels of any toxic chemical subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of
Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) and 40 CFR part 372.
HMIS
®
Rating Numbers
Health Flammability Reactivity Personal Protection
N/A N/A N/A N/A
Hazard Ratings: 0 = Minimum hazard 1 = Slight hazard 2 = Moderate hazard 3 = Serious hazard 4 = Severe hazard
A = Goggles B = Goggles + Gloves C = Face Shield, Gloves + Apron X = Special, See sections VII & VIII of this sheet
Section III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Boiling Point Specific Gravity (H
2
O=1)
>392°F >2.6
Vapor Pressure (mm/Hg.) Melting Point
N/A N/A
Vapor Density (Air=1) Evaporation Rate
N/A N/A
Solubility in Water
Slightly soluble (electrolyte)
Appearance and Odor
Solid sealed in a case
Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point (Method Used) Flammable Limits LEL UEL
N/A N/A N/A N/A
Extinguishing Media
Water, CO2
Special Fire Fighting Procedures
N/A
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards
Exposure to temperatures above 212°F can cause evaporation of the liquid content of the potassium hydroxide electrolyte
resulting in rupture of the cell. Potential for exposure to cadmium fumes during fire; use self-contained breathing
Page 1 of 2 Revision Date: May 2004
Legend: METCo P/N: 58-97-1185
Y - Yes
N - No
N/A – Not Applicable