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Section III – Physical Hazards

Potential for fire and explosion: The electrolyte in the Micro–Fuel Cells is not flam- mable. There are no fire or explosion hazards associated with Micro–Fuel Cells.

Potential for reactivity: The sensors are stable under normal conditions of use. Avoid contact between the sensor electrolyte and strong acids.

Section IV – Health Hazard Data

Primary route of entry:

Ingestion, eye/skin contact

Exposure limits:OSHA PEL:

.05 mg/cu.m. (Pb)

ACGIH TLV:

2 mg/cu.m. (KOH)

Effects of overexposure

 

Ingestion:

The electrolyte could be harmful or fatal if swal-

 

lowed.

 

Oral LD50 (RAT) = 3650 mg/kg

Eye:

The electrolyte is corrosive; eye contact could result

 

in permanent loss of vision.

Dermal:

The electrolyte is corrosive; skin contact could result

 

in a chemical burn.

Inhalation:

Liquid inhalation is unlikely.

Signs/symptoms of exposure:

Contact with skin or eyes will cause a burning sensa-

 

tion and/or feel soapy or slippery to touch.

Medical conditions

 

aggravated by exposure:

None

Carcinogenity:

NTP Annual Report on Carcinogens: Not listed

 

LARC Monographs: Not listed

 

OSHA: Not listed

Other health hazards:

Lead is listed as a chemical known to the State of

 

California to cause birth defects or other reproductive

 

harm.

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Teledyne 3160 Primary route of entry, Exposure limits Osha PEL, Effects of overexposure Ingestion, Eye, Dermal, Inhalation