BFJQT - 5939A

Product Identification

Product ID:5939A
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:5960
NIIN:00-636-1812
MSDS Number: BFJQT

Responsible Party
WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORP,DEFENSE & ELEC SYSTEMS
BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON AIRPORT MS 984
BALTIMORE, MD 21203
US

Cage: 97942

Contractor
WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORP /DEFENSE & ELEC SYSTEMS
1897 BALTIMORE, MD 21203-1693 US

Cage: 97942

Ingredients

RADIUM 226

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:HAZ DEGREE DEPENDS ON TYPE/QUANT OF RADIATION.
LATENT EFFECTS:SOMATIC/GENETIC DAMAGE.

First Aid

First Aid:USE FIRST AID. CALL MEDICAL EMERGENCY CARE. REMOVE/ISOLATE
COMTAMINATED CLOTHING.SHOWER VICTIM(S) W. SOAP & H*2O. DETAIN
PERSONNEL/EQUIPMENT EXPOSED. ADVISE MEDICAL PERSONNEL THAT
VICTIM(S) MAY BE CON TAMINATED.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH W. AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE SUIT WITH SELF CONTD
BRTHG APP.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SOME OF MATL MAY BURN. CONT MAY EXPLODE
IN HEAT OF FIRE.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:HANDLE BROKEN DEVICE WITH GLOVES AND FORCEPS.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:SHIELD ACCORDING TO EMITTED RADIATION.
PROTECT FROM FILM/FILM PLATES. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED. STORE IN
AREA FOR RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:SCBA IF INVOLVED IN FIRE, OTHERWISE GAS MASK.
Ventilation:PROVIDE MECHAN(GEN/LOCAL EXHAUST)VENT TO MAINTN Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION. APRONS. SPECIAL IMPERVIOUS
CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SOUCE OF DATA-MIL HANDBOOK 600-1 SEP 76.SAFETY & HEALTH DATA DEVELOPED
BY DGSC-STF.

Chemical Properties

HCC:A3

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ISOLATE,SEGREGATE FROM MOST OTHER TYPE MATERIAL
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DEPENDS ON CHEMICAL COMPOSITION;
FISSION PRODUCTS

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTROLLED DISPOSAL REQUIRED-IN ACCORDANCE WITH
DOD REGULATIONS AND FEDERAL,STAE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.