Enclosure (6) TO COMDTINST 16478.12
USCG SITE SAFETY PLAN/ATON BATTERY RESPONSE PROJECT
ACGIH TLV:
0.15 mg/cu m.
ACGIH STEL:
None
OSHA PEL:
0.05 mg/cu m.
OSHA CEILING:
none.
NIOSH REL:
0.10 mg/cu m.
IDLH:
none.
F.2.d. SULFURIC ACID: Sulfuric acid (H2SO4; CHRIS Code: SFA; UN1830;
CAS 7664-93-9) is a constituent of secondary (lead acid)
batteries. The presence and concentration of this material in
the secondary batteries will depend upon the condition and the
water-tight integrity of the batteries.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Sulfuric acid is a colorless to dark
brown oily liquid that is odorless when cool but may evolve
choking vapors when hot. This material is highly corrosive to
bodily tissues, many metals, and is reactive with a wide
variety of chemicals and substances. Concentrated sulfuric
acid reacts violently with water.
HEALTH HAZARDS: Contact with sulfuric acid may cause severe
burns to the skin or eyes. Inhalation of sulfuric acid mist can
cause severe irritation and inflammation of the upper
respiratory tract.
EXPOSURE LIMITS:
Exposure limits for sulfuric acid are as
follows:
ACGIH TLV:
1 mg/cu m.
ACGIH STEL:
none
OSHA TWA:
1 mg/cu m
NIOSH REL:
1 mg/cu m.
IDLH:
none.
F.2.e. 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.
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