BFCPS - 1511579

Product Identification

Product ID:1511579
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6685
NIIN:00-526-7036
MSDS Number: BFCPS

Responsible Party
AC SPARK PLUG DIVISION,GENERAL MOTORS CORP
1300 N DORT HWY
FLINT, MI 48556
US

Cage: 61928

Contractor
GENERAL MOTORS CORP AC-DELCO DIV
FLINT, MI 48554 US

Telephone: 810-635-5905

Cage: 61928

Ingredients

RADIUM 226 (1.250 UCI)

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
SAFETY & HEALTH DATA DEVELOPED BY DGSC-STH.ISOTOPE & ACTIVITY PROVIDED
BY AC SPARK PLUG DIV OF GENERAL MOTORS THRU US ARMY AVIATION
SYSTEMS COMMAND.SEE DGSC-STH CASE NO. 85241V.

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,STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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