Deployed Airbag Module Disposal
AIRBAG MODULE DISPOSALCAUTION: When handling the deployed airbag, be careful not to let the by-product dust enter to eye and always wear gloves to avoid direct contact the by-product material.
WARNING:
A. Failure to follow all warnings, cautions, notices and procedures could result in personal injury or death.
B. Surface of a deployed airbag may contain small amounts of sodium hydroxide(NaOH). Prevent contact of airbag module with liquids, combustibles, and flammable materials. Immediately wash hands and exposed skin areas with mild soap and water. Flush eyes with water if exposed to by products. Failure to following these instructions could result in chemical burns and personal injury.
C. A live (undeployed) airbag module may accidentally deploy during handling. When carrying a live airbag module, point trim cover away from your body to lessen chance of injury in case of accidental deployment. Never carry module by its wiring or connectors.
D. Always place live airbag modules face up to lessen motion of module in case of accidental deployment. Keep area clear of parts, tools, and debris.
E. Never place items on or above trim cover of a live airbag module. In case of accidental deployment, such items may cause serious injury or death.
F. Damaged airbag modules should be stored away from all acids, halogens, heavy metals, and metal salts. Damaged units may produce hydrozoic acid if exposed to liquids. If an undeployed airbag module or inflator is ruptured or tampered with, refer to particular module's msds (material safety data sheet) for important information concerning constituents of undeployed modules. Exposure to high concentrations of airbag propellant mixture can cause headaches, nausea, blurred vision, faintness, cyanosis, lowering of blood pressure or tachycardia. Failure to comply with this warning can result in fire, noxious fumes, severe personal injury, or death.
G. Air bag module components are very hot after deployment. Units should be deployed outdoors or in an open area to prevent fires. Allow components at least twenty minutes to thoroughly cool. Cooling modules should be continuously monitored to ensure hot components do not create fires with spilled liquids or other debris. Failure to allow unit to cool could result in burns, fires or personal injury.
H. Always wear rubber gloves and safety glasses when handling a deployed airbag module.
CAUTION: Storage, transportation, disposal and recycling of airbag module and components must be performed in accordance with all applicable state and local regulations including, but not limited to, environmental protection, occupational health and safety, and transportation.
DEPLOYED AIRBAG MODULE DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
After deployment, the airbag module should be disposed of in the same manner as any other scrap parts, except that the following points should be carefully noted during disposal.
1. The inflator will be quite hot immediately following deployment, so wait at least 30 minutes to allow it to cool before attempting to handle it.
2. Do not put water or oil on the airbag after deployment.
3. There may be, adhered to the deployed airbag module, material that could irritate the eyes and/or skin, so wear gloves and safety glasses when handling a deployed airbag module. IF DESPITE THESE PRECAUTIONS, THE MATERIAL DOES GET INTO THE EYES OR ON THE SKIN, IMMEDIATELY RINSE THE AFFECTED AREA WITH A LARGE AMOUNT OF CLEAN WATER. IF ANY IRRITATION DEVELOPS, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
4. Tightly seal the airbag module in a strong vinyl bag for disposal.
5. Be sure to always wash your hands after completing this operation.