Encl. (4) TO COMDTINST 16478.12
First CG District ATON Battery Recovery Site Safety Plan
severe irritation and inflammation of the upper repiratory
tract.
EXPOSURE LIMITS:
Exposure limits for sulfuric acid are as
follows:
ACGIH TLV:
1 mg/M3
ACGIH STEL:
NONE
OSHA TWA:
1 mg/M3
NIOSH REL:
1 mg/M3
IDLH:
NONE
NICKEL HYDROXIDE: Nickel hydroxide (NiOH2; CAS 12054-48-7) is a
constituent of nickel cadmium batteries.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Nickel hydroxide in solid form is a light
green crystal.
HEALTH HAZARDS:
Nickel hydroxide is a confirmed carcinogen.
EXPOSURE LIMITS:
Exposure limits for nickel hydroxide are as
follows:
ACGIH TLV:
1 mg/M3.
ACGIH STEL:
NONE
OSHA TWA:
1 mg/M3.
NIOSH REL:
1 mg/M3.
IDLH:
NONE
LEAD: Lead (Pb CAS 7439-92-1) is a constituent of secondary (lead
acid)batteries. During the operation of secondary batteries, the lead
plates in these batteries react with sulfuric acid to produce lead
ulfate as a by-product (see earlier description of lead sulfate). Lead
will be present in each secondary battery and may, depending upon the
condition and structural integrity of the batteries, be present on the
exterior of the batteries.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Lead is a bluish-gray soft metal.
HEALTH HAZARDS: Lead is a suspected human carcinogen and may
be poisonous if ingested. Short-term systemic effects following
ingestion include: loss of appetite, anemia, malaise,
insomnia, headache, irritability, muscle and joint pains, and
tremors. Major organ systems affected are the nervous system,
blood system, and kidneys. Chronic or ling-term exposure to
lead way result in severe kidney damage.
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