BLWGM - IONIZATION SEALED SOURCE
- MSDS: BLWGM
- Manufacturer: NRD INC SUB OF MARK IV INDUSTRIES INC
- Product Name: IONIZATION SEALED SOURCE
- National Stock Number: 6350-00-937-3144
Product Identification
Product ID:IONIZATION SEALED SOURCE
MSDS Date:08/07/1986
FSC:6350
NIIN:00-937-3144
MSDS Number: BLWGM
Responsible Party
GRAND ISLAND, NY 14072-1220
US
Emergency Phone: 716-773-7634
Info Phone: 716-773-7634
Cage: 5K923
Contractor
Telephone: 708-279-0133
Cage: 05351
Ingredients
SILVER (SARA III)
CAS: 7440-22-4
RTECS: VW3500000
Fraction By Weight: 90%
OSHA PEL 0.01 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB
DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB
GOLD
CAS: 7400-57-5
RTECS: MD5070000
Fraction By Weight: 5%
GOLD, METALLIC COATING
CAS: 7400-57-5
RTECS: MD5070000
Fraction By Weight: 5%
Hazards
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:UNDER THE MOST IMPROBABLE AND
HYPOTHETICAL CONDITION, A PERSON LOCATED ONE METER FROM THE SOURCE
FOR 1 YEAR, THE MAX EXPOSURE DOSE WOULD BE LESS THAN 0.5 MREM.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
First Aid
First Aid:NONE
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:IF THE DEVICE, WITH RADIOACTIVE SEALED SOURCE,
IS DAMAGED IT SHOULD BE HANDLED ACCORDING WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS
SUPPLIED WITH THIS DEVICE.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:STRICTLY ADHERE TO THE MANUFACTURERS
"IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS, AND INSTRUCTION LABEL, ON THE UNIT."
Other Precautions:NONE
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED.
Ventilation:GENERAL ENVIRONMENT.
Protective Gloves:NONE, UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Eye Protection:NONE.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THE RADIOACTIVE NUCLIDE (AM-241) IN METALLIC MATRIX, IS FORMED INTO
IONIZATION FOIL. THEN THIS FOIL IS COATED WITH GOLD, WHICH MAKES UP
THE SEALED IONIZATION SOURCE, USED ON VARIOUS IONIZATION DEVICES .
Chemical Properties
HCC:A2
Spec Gravity:11
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NONE
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
"AQUA RIGIA" AND OTHER RELATED ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:PHYSICAL ABUSE AND DISASSEMBLY OR THE THE
UNIT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AMERICIUM DIOXIDE.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE DEVICE BE
DISPOSED AT PUBLIC DISPOSAL SPOTS. IT MUST BE RETURNED TO THE
MANUFACTURER OF THE SOURCE, PER INSTRUCTIONS ON THE DEVICE.
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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
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particular situation.