Use and Care Manual

Cordless Fuel Cell Page 2 of 4
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT: approximately -160
°
F
FLAMMABILITY LIMITS (% in air by volume): approximately 2 to 10
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: dry chemical; carbon dioxide; foam; water
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Fuel cells may release contents if not
sufficiently cooled with water spray. Isolate hazard area and evacuate unprotected
personnel. Full emergency equipment with self contained breathing apparatus and full
protective clothing should be worn by firefighters.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES: Eliminate sources of ignition.
Isolate hazard area.
Ventilate hazard area.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
RECOMMENDED STORAGE TEMPERATURE: Below 120
°
F
SHELF LIFE: For maximum number of tool cycles, use before date code on fuel cell.
HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: In addition to limitations on storage
temperature, fuel cells should be handled and stored so as to avoid puncture. Even
after use, do not puncture fuel cell or expose fuel cell to high temperature. Do not
attempt to refill the fuel cell.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION
EYE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS:
Eye protection must be worn when handling fuel cells.
SKIN PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS:
Gloves are recommended when handling fuel cells.
RESPIRATORY/VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS:
Use in a well ventilated environment.
EXPOSURE LIMITS: OSHA PEL ACGIH
(ppm) (ppm)
1-butene (butylene) NE NE
propene (propylene) NE NE
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES (fuel and propellant)
PHYSICAL FORM: liquified gas
COLOR: colorless
ODOR: faintly olefinic
BOILING POINT: approximately -50
°
F
MELT POINT/FREEZE POINT: approximately -300
°
F
pH: not applicable
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: slightly
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: approximately 0.6 for liquefied gas
% VOLATILE BY WEIGHT: 100%
VAPOR PRESSURE: approximately 50 - 150 lb/in
2
at 70
°
F
VAPOR DENSITY: approximately 1.5 (air = 1)