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319R
Appendix
TELEDYNE BROWN ENGINEERING
Analytical Instruments
Flash Point:
na
Flammable Limits:
na
LEL:
na
UEL:
na
Extinguishing Media:
Use extinguishing media appropriate to surrounding fire
conditions. No specific agents recommended.
Wear NIOSH/OSHA approved self-contained breathing
apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with
skin and eyes.
Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
Special Fire Fighting
Equipment:
Unusual Fire and Explosion
Hazards:
Section V – Reactivity Data
Hazardous Decomposition of
Byproducts:
Routes of Entry:
Inhalation:
Highly unlikely
Ingestion:
May be fatal if swallowed.
Skin:
The electrolyte (potassium hydroxide) is corrosive; skin
contact may cause irritation or chemical burns.
Eyes:
The electrolyte (potassium hydroxide) is corrosive; eye
contact may cause irritation or severe chemical burns.
Acute Effects:
The electrolyte is harmful if swallowed, inhaled or
adsorbed through the skin. It is extremely destructive to
tissue of the mucous membranes, stomach, mouth, upper
respiratory tract, eyes and skin.
Chronic Effects:
Prolonged exposure with the electrolyte has a destructive
effect on tissue.
Chronic exposure to lead may cause disease of the blood
and blood forming organs, kidneys and liver, damage to
the reproductive systems and decrease in fertility in men
and women, and damage to the fetus of a pregnant
woman. Chronic exposure from the lead contained in
this product is extremely unlikely.
Section VI – Health Hazard Data
Stability:
Stable
Incompatibilities:
Aluminum, organic materials, acid chlorides, acid
anhydrides, magnesium, copper. Avoid contact with acids
and hydrogen peroxide > 52%.
Toxic fumes
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Section IV – Fire and Explosion Hazard Data