BDDSQ - 8438
- MSDS: BDDSQ
- Manufacturer: VARIAN ASSOCIATES
- Product Name: 8438
- National Stock Number: 5960-00-165-2917
Product Identification
Product ID:8438
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:5960
NIIN:00-165-2917
MSDS Number: BDDSQ
Responsible Party
SAN CARLOS, CA 94070-2603
US
Cage: 06980
Contractor
Telephone: 415-592-1221
Cage: 06980
Ingredients
THORIUM 232
CAS: 7440-29-1
RTECS: XO6400000
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
Flash Point:AT
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 FORCESP.
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
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION. APRONS. SPECIAL IMPERVIOUS
CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SOURVE OF DATA-EXAM OF STOCK IN WHSE. SAFETY & HEALTH DATA DEVELOPED BY
DGSC-STF.
Chemical Properties
HCC:A2
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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