Southland OMD-625, Instruction Manual

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5.3 Cont. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Reactivity Data
Stability Stable
Conditions Contributing to Instability None
Incompatibility KOH = Avoid contact with strong acids or Acetic Acid = Avoid contact
with strong bases
Hazardous Decomposition Products KOH = None or Acetic Acid = Emits toxic fumes when heated
Conditions to Avoid KOH = None or Acetic Acid = Heat
Spill or Leak
Steps if material is released Sensor is packaged in a sealed plastic bag, check the sensor inside for
electrolyte leakage. If the sensor leaks inside the plastic bag or inside
an analyzer sensor housing, do not remove it without rubber or latex
gloves and safety glasses and a source of water. Flush or wipe all sur
faces repeatedly with water or wet paper towel (fresh each time).
Disposal In accordance with federal, state and local regulations.
Health Hazard Information
Primary Route(s) of Entry Ingestion, eye and skin contact
Exposure Limits Potassium Hydroxide - ACGIH TLV 2 mg/cubic meter or Acetic Acid -
ACGIH TLV / OSHA PEL 10 ppm (TWA), Lead - OSHA PEL .05 mg/cubic
meter
Ingestion Electrolyte could be harmful or fatal if swallowed. KOH = Oral LD50
(RAT) = 2433 mg/kg or Acetic Acid = Oral LD50 (RAT) = 6620 mg/kg
Eye Electrolyte is corrosive and eye contact could result in permanent loss of
vision.
Skin Electrolyte is corrosive and skin contact could result in a chemical burn.
Inhalation Liquid inhalation is unlikely.
Symptoms Eye contact - burning sensation. Skin contact - soapy slick feeling.
Medical Conditions Aggravated None
Carcinogenic Reference Data KOH and Acetic Acid = NTP Annual Report on Carcinogens - not listed;
LARC Monographs - not listed; OSHA - not listed
Other Lead is listed as a chemical known to the State of California to cause
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Special Protection
Ventilation Requirements None
Eye Safety glasses
Hand Rubber or latex gloves
Respirator Type Not applicable
Other Special Protection None
Special Precautions
Precautions Do not remove the sensor’s protective Teflon and PCB coverings. Do not
probe the sensor with sharp objects. Wash hands thoroughly after han
dling. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Empty sensor body may contain hazardous residue.
Transportation Not applicable
Designed, Tested and Assembled in California, USA
4045 E. Guasti Rd. #203 Ontario, CA 91761 USA : 1-949-398-2879 : sales@sso2.com : www.sso2.com
Annexures
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