Air bags are compromises. Cars are equipped with them in order to try to make the best of a very bad situation (a collision). But the air bag cartridges contain an explosive chemical, sodium azide. If the air bag has not been deployed, the material is dangerous to handle. It can explode, it can cause burns if it gets on unprotected skin, and it can severely irritate the lungs if inhaled.
| Date Of Record Release | 2010-01-24 18:07:14 |
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| Description | Air bags are compromises. Cars are equipped with them in order to try to make the best of a very bad situation (a collision). But the air bag cartridges contain an explosive chemical, sodium azide. If the air bag has not been deployed, the material is dangerous to handle. It can explode, it can cause burns if it gets on unprotected skin, and it can severely irritate the lungs if inhaled. |
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| Source | Automotive Recyclers Association |
| Keyword | Air bags |
| Selector | Jund |
| Date Of Record Creation | 2010-01-24 18:01:49 |
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| Date Last Modified | 2010-01-24 18:40:18 |
| Language | English |
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