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General Requirements
Use
Potassium Hydroxide - electrolyte, Lead - anode
Handling
Rubber or latex gloves and safety glasses
Storage Indefinitely
Fire and Explosion Data
Flash and Fire Points
Not applicable
Flammable Limits
Not flammable
Extinguishing Method
Not applicable
Special Fire Fighting Procedures Not applicable
Unusual Fire and Explosion
Hazards
Not applicable
Reactivity Data
Stability Stable
Conditions Contributing to
Instability
None
Incompatibility
Avoid contact with strong acids
Hazardous Decomposition
Products
None
Conditions to Avoid
None
Spill or Leak
Steps if material is released
Sensor is packaged in a sealed protective plastic bag, check the sensor
inside for electrolyte leakage.
If the sensor leaks inside the protective plastic bag or inside the
transmitter sensor housing do not remove it without rubber or latex
gloves and safety glasses and a source of water.
Flush or wipe all surfaces repeatedly with water or wet paper towel.
Use a fresh towel each time.
Waste Disposal Method
In accordance with federal, state and local regulations for battery
disposal
Health Hazard Information
Primary Route(s) of Entry
Ingestion, eye and skin contact
Exposure Limits
Potassium Hydroxide - ACGIH TLV 2 mg/cubic meter; Lead - OSHA PEL
.05 mg/cubic meter
Effects of Exposure -
Ingestion
Electrolyte could be harmful or fatal if swallowed. Oral LD50 (RAT) =
2433 mg/kg
