Forum: F-16 Design & Construction

That's one of the main design faults of the F-16A's. At least the Engineers alleviated the EPU activations due to main power loss, with the advent of the 10 KVA Standby generator on all C/D Models.

The OSHA MSDS format has the following required categories that must be on every MSDS (per OSHA Form 174):

Section I. Manufacturer's Name and Contact Information
Section II. Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Section III. Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Section IV. Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Section V. Reactivity Data
Section VI. Health Hazard Data
Section VII. Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Section VIII. Control Measures

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved an alternative format and published a standard Z400.1-1993, "American National Standard for Hazardous Industrial Chemicals-Material Safety Data Sheets-Preparation."

The 16 sections of an MSDS that are prescribed by the ANSI standard are as follows:

Section 1. Chemical Product & Company Information
Section. 2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Section. 3. Hazards Identification
Section. 4. First Aid Measures
Section. 5. Fire Fighting Measures
Section. 6. Accidental Release Measures
Section. 7. Handling and Storage
Section. 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Section. 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Section. 10. Stability and Reactivity
Section. 11. Toxicological Information
Section. 12. Ecological Information
Section. 13. Disposal Considerations
Section. 14. Transport Information
Section. 15. Regulatory Information
Section. 16. Other Information

While this is a recommended format, it is important to note that at a minimum, the OSHA required categories must be addressed in the MSDS as these are legally enforceable (in the US).

MSDS's in ANSI format have a few distinct advantages over those prepared using the standard OSHA Form 174 format:

1. ANSI-format sheets have all of the information required on the OSHA 174 format sheets as well as additional useful information.

2. The information on an ANSI format sheet is arranged in a consistent format whereas OSHA has no format requirements, only content requirements.

3. ANSI format is likely to be consistent from country to country, possibly permitting one to use the same MSDS in different markets without modification (Hey, a standard! Imagine that).

What are you looking for?

http://www.msdshazcomonline.com/MSDS/HMIS/048/BXNYT.HTM

--Edit-- Added this MSDS stuff...



Keep 'em flyin' (Safely)
TEG

Great info on the EPU... As an F-16 Fuel Sys Instructor, I'm always looking for new ways to explain it to the troops. (thanks Mark, Bix, IDcrewdog, etc.)
True... H-70 is 70% Hydrazine/30% water. Creates a chemical reaction to iridium. Spins a turbine to 75,000 RPM (as we say in Boston, wicked freakin' fast!). Powers an electric motor and a hydraulic motor (not sure which system, but I'd hope both to some extent (don't they bleed together a little?)). Exhaust is steam, ammonia, hydrogen and nitrogen at up to 1600 degress F.
Flase... If you smell it you are dead. Just smelling it is considered "overexposure"; more than is considered safe. Having been "exposed" many times, I'm living proof. I didn't enjoy the endless pricks (from the needles) to get my blood tested, but Hydrazine collects in the liver (and other organs) and doesn't ever go away. Other toxins (like benzyne in JP-4/5/ collect as well, but get excreted over time.
I've been a first responder to many crashes and seen the H-70 tank in different states, from still in the jet, to pieces.
If you are still interested in pics, I can get you some from the trainer we use in class. Sort of a full mock-up of the jet.

DWSKAMS