BCLQS - THORIUM 232
- MSDS: BCLQS
- Manufacturer: NUCLEAR RESEARCH CORP
- Product Name: THORIUM 232
- National Stock Number: 6850-00N004250
Product Identification
Product ID:THORIUM 232
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N004250
MSDS Number: BCLQS
Responsible Party
WARRINGTON, PA 18976-2424
US
Cage: 96696
Contractor
Cage: 96696
Ingredients
THORIUM
CAS: 7440-29-1
RTECS: XO6400000
Fraction By Weight: 100%
Hazards
Effects of Overexposure:VIRTUALLY NO OVEREXPOS EFFECTS FROM THE AMOUNT
OF RADIATION, UNLESS INGESTED.
First Aid
First Aid:CALL PHYSICIAN IF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL IS INGESTED. WASH
HANDS AFTER CONTACT WITH RADIOACTIVE SOURCE TO REMOVE ANY POSSIBLE
CONTAMINATION.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:CORDON THE SPILL AREA, MARK RADIATION AREA &
CONTACT REGIONAL NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION FOR DECONTAMINATION.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID TOUCHING THE RADIOACTIVE
MATERIAL AT THE BOTTOM OF THE UNIT WHEN METER IS OUT OF CASE.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:MANUFACTURER STATES NONE REQUIRED
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Supplemental Safety and Health
DIMENSIONS: 2.25 X 2.75 X 0.010 INCHES, EACH PIECE AT 0.5 UCI EACH.
Chemical Properties
Spec Gravity:11.3
Appearance and Odor:DARK GRAY METAL STRIP
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDS SENDING TO RADIOACTIVE
WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICE. DISPOSAL METHODS MUST BE IAW FEDERAL, STATE
& LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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