Teledyne 3000TA Operating Instructions Manual page 72

Appendix
Section IV – Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point: na
Extinguishing Media:
Special Fire Fighting
Equipment:
Unusual Fire and Explosion
Hazards:
Stability:
Incompatibilities:
Hazardous Decomposition of
Byproducts:
Hazardous Polymerization:
Conditions to Avoid:
Section VI – Health Hazard Data
Routes of Entry:
Skin:
Eyes:
Acute Effects:
Chronic Effects:
A-10
Flammable Limits:
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.
Section V – Reactivity Data
Stable
Aluminum, organic materials, acid chlorides, acid
anhydrides, magnesium, copper. Avoid contact with acids
and hydrogen peroxide > 52%.
Toxic fumes
Will not occur.
Inhalation:
Ingestion:
The electrolyte (potassium hydroxide) is corrosive; skin
contact may cause irritation or chemical burns.
The electrolyte (potassium hydroxide) is corrosive; eye
contact may cause irritation or severe chemical burns.
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.
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.
Teledyne Analytical Instruments
na LEL: na UEL:
Highly unlikely
May be fatal if swallowed.
Model 3000TA
na