HAWKER ENERGY  (FRMLY GATES ENERGY PRODUCTS, INC) -- NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE  -- 6135-01-241-6115
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE
MSDS Date:09/03/1991
FSC:6135
NIIN:01-241-6115
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:HAWKER ENERGY  (FRMLY GATES ENERGY PRODUCTS, INC)
Address:617 N. RIDGEVIEW DR.
City:WARRENSBURG
State:MO
ZIP:64093-9301
Country:US
Info Phone Num:816-429-2165 FAX 816-429-2253
Emergency Phone Num:816-429-2165
Preparer's Name:VINCENT J. PUGLISL (SP?)
CAGE:0WY95
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:HAWKER ENERGY PRODUCTS INC
Address:617 NORTH RIDGEVIEW DR
Box:City:WARRENSBURG
State:MO
ZIP:64093
Country:US
Phone:660-429-7528 / 800-964-2837
CAGE:0WY95
Company Name:ZEPPELIN ELECTRONICS (205-539-2763)
Box:UNKNOW
CAGE:0TVK0

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

Ingred Name:NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE
= Wt:100.
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE & CHRONIC-NONE KNOWN OR EXPECTED
    UNDER NORMAL USE CONDITIONS. CONTACT W/BATTERY CONTENTS MAY CAUSE
    SKIN IRRITATION &/OR CORROSIVE EYE DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL &/OR CADMIUM IS LISTED AS
    POSSIBLE CARCINOGENS BY IARC, NTP & OSHA. SEE INDIVIDUAL REPORTS
    FOR DETAILS.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE KNOWN OR EXPECTED UNDER NORMAL USE
    CONDITIONS. CONTACT W/BATTERY CONTENTS MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION
    &/OR CORROSIVE EYE DAMAGE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS..

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

First Aid:NONE REQUIRED FOR PRODUCT. FOR CONTACT WITH BATTERY
    INTERNALS:IF SKIN CONTACT OCCURS, WASH AFFECTED AREA THOROUGHLY
    W/SOAP & WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS. IF
    EYE CONTACT OCCURS	FLUSH THOROUGHLY W/RUNNING WATER FOR ATLEAST 15
    MINUTES, HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, SAND, METAL-X.   *DO NOT USE WATER!*
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
    OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE & FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VANADIUM, ZIRCONIUM, CHROMIUM, TITANIUM,
    HYDROGEN, NICKEL & COBALT FUMES MAY BE EVOLVED IN A FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:RECOVER PRODUCT & PLACE IN SUITABLE CONTAINER
    FOR REUSE OR DISPOSAL. AVOID CONDITIONS THAT MAY CAUSE
    SHORT-CIRCUITING. - IF BATTERY CONTENTS ARE RELEASED, DO NOT TOUCH
    SPILLED MATERIAL. TAKE UP W/SAND  OR ABSORBENT & PLACE IN CONTAINER
    FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT PUNCTURE, MUTILATE OR INCINERATE. PRODUCT MAY
    BURST RELEASING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL.

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

Respiratory Protection:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE.
Ventilation:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE.
Protective Gloves:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS
Eye Protection:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS
Other Protective Equipment:GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
Work Hygienic Practices:IF BATTERY CONTENTS ARE RELEASED, DO NOT TOUCH
    SPILLED MATERIAL. TAKE UP W/SAND OR OTHER ABSORBENT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:Z7
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Appearance and Odor:SEALED METALLIC CYLINDER, ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO HUMID
    CONDITIONS OR EXCESSIVE HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF CARBON & METALLIC OXIDES
    UPON BURNING.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT INCINERATE. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE
    W/APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL LAWS OR REGULATIONS.

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