BDQHK - 6322/BL-25
- MSDS: BDQHK
- Manufacturer: VARIAN ASSOCIATES INC BEVERLY DIV
- Product Name: 6322/BL-25
- National Stock Number: 5960-00-263-9910
Product Identification
Product ID:6322/BL-25
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:5960
NIIN:00-263-9910
MSDS Number: BDQHK
Responsible Party
BEVERLY, MA 01915-1018
US
Emergency Phone: 508-922-6000 EXT.285
Info Phone: 506-922-6000 EXT.285
Cage: 88236
Contractor
Telephone: 978-922-6000 EXT.285
Cage: 88236
Ingredients
COBALT(60) RADIOISOTOPE
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:EXTINGUISH WITH 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 TUBES WITH GLOVES AND
FORCEPS-WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:SHIELD ACCORDING TO EMITTED RADIATION.
PROTECT FROM FILM/FILM PLATES. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED. STORE IN
AREA FOR RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:AVOID INHALATION OF GASES FROM BROKEN TUBES-WASH
EXPOSED SKIN AFTER HANDLING BROKEN TUBES CONTAINING RADIOACTIVE
MATERIAL.
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:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
UNDATED MSDS
Chemical Properties
HCC:A2
Appearance and Odor:ELECTRON TUBE-GLASS AND METAL
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:BROKEN OR SPENT TUBES SHOULD BE DISPOSED OF AS
SPECIFIED IN PARAGRAPH 20.301,10CFR PART 20,CODE OF FEDERAL
REGULATIONS-IF PROPER DISPOSAL PRESENTS A PROBLEM,RETURN TO
MANUFACTURER-COMPLY WITH ALL APPL ICABLE LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.
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