SDS

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1091754 - Ni-Cad Batteries and Battery Packs
Revision Date 08-Apr-2013
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters
Exposure Guidelines
The following ingredients are the only ingredients of the product above the cut-off level (or
level that contributes to the hazard classification of the mixture) which have an exposure
limit applicable in the region for which this safety data sheet is intended or other
recommended limit. At this time, the other relevant constituents have no known exposure
limits from the sources listed here
Chemical name ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH
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
Cadmium and compounds
(as Cd)
7440-43-9
TWA: 0.01 mg/m
3
TWA: 0.002 mg/m
3
respirable
particulate matter TWA: 0.01 mg/m
3
Cd
TWA: 0.002 mg/m
3
Cd respirable
particulate matter
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
Sodium hydroxide
1310-73-2
Ceiling: 2 mg/m
3
TWA: 2 mg/m
3
(vacated) Ceiling: 2 mg/m
3
IDLH: 10 mg/m
3
Ceiling: 2 mg/m
3
Potassium hydroxide
1310-58-3
Ceiling: 2 mg/m
3
(vacated) Ceiling: 2 mg/m
3
Ceiling: 2 mg/m
3
Cobalt
7440-48-4
TWA: 0.02 mg/m
3
TWA: 0.1 mg/m
3
dust and fume
(vacated) TWA: 0.05 mg/m
3
dust and
fume
IDLH: 20 mg/m
3
dust and fume
TWA: 0.05 mg/m
3
dust and fume
Carbon black TWA: 3 mg/m
3
inhalable particulate TWA: 3.5 mg/m
3
IDLH: 1750 mg/m
3
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Handling
In case of rupture: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable
respiratory equipment. Use only with adequate ventilation and in closed systems. Do not
eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Take off contaminated clothing and wash
before reuse.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage
Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Protect from
moisture. Store locked up. Keep out of the reach of children. Store away from other
materials.
Incompatible Products
Acids. Bases. Oxidizing agent.
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