Teledyne OT-2 operating instructions Section III Physical Hazards

Appendix Model OT-2 System

Section III – Physical Hazards

Potential for fire and explosion: The electrolyte in the Micro-Fuel Cells is not flammable. There are no fire or explosion hazards associated with Mi- cro-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
	swallowed.
Eye:	Oral LD50 (RAT) = 3650 mg./kg
	The electrolyte is corrosive; eye contact could
Dermal:	result in permanent loss of vision.
	The electrolyte is corrosive; skin contact could
Inhalation:	result in a chemical burn.
	Liquid inhalation is unlikely.

Signs/symptoms of exposure: Contact with skin or eyes will cause a burning sensation and/or feel soapy or slippery to touch.

Medical conditions

aggravated by exposure: None

Carcinogenicity: 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 re- productive harm.

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