BNKJS - 3T53012-103; WEIGHT
- MSDS: BNKJS
- Manufacturer: CAMECO SPECIALTY METALS DEPT
- Product Name: 3T53012-103; WEIGHT
- National Stock Number: 1560-00-019-2716
Product Identification
Product ID:3T53012-103; WEIGHT
MSDS Date:08/10/1989
FSC:1560
NIIN:00-019-2716
MSDS Number: BNKJS
Responsible Party
PORT HOPE, ON
CN
Preparer: JOHN S FRIEDMANN
Cage: 2C003
Contractor
Cage: 2C003
Ingredients
URANIUM (NATURAL) SOLORINSOL
CAS: 7440-61-1
RTECS: YR3490000
Fraction By Weight: 100%
OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/M3/ 0.6 STEL
ACGIH TLV: 0.2MG/M3/0.6STEL9293
Hazards
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: URANIUM DUST CAN RESULT IN
RADIATION DOSE TO LUNG &/OR KIDNEY UPSET DUE TO CHEMICAL TOXICITY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: URANIUM DUST CAN RESULT IN
RADIATION DOSE TO LUNG &/OR KIDNEY UPSET DUE TO CHEMICAL TOXICITY.
First Aid
First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR & SHOWER. OBTAIN MEDICAL
ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
Fire Fighting
Extinguishing Media:USE METAL-X TYPE EXTINGUISHER, DRY SAND OR SLAG
Fire Fighting Procedures:DON'T USE WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PYROPHORIC IN FINELY DIVIDED STATE AS A
RESULT OF MACHINING OR GRINDING OPERATIONS.AUTOIGNITION TEMP: 1472F
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:SIGNIFICANT ONLY IF FINELY DIVIDED. CLEAN UP
TO MINIMIZE DUSTING. SURVEY FOR ALPHA RADIOACTIVITY.
Handling
Other Precautions:AVOID INHALATION, DON'T USE WATER ON FIRES.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA/CSA APPROVED RESPIRATORS
Ventilation:ADEQUATE GENERAL & LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:AS REQUIRED
Work Hygienic Practices:IN SOLID FORM: WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING BARE
METALS, NORMAL INDUSTRIAL HANDLING & HYGIENE
Supplemental Safety and Health
Chemical Properties
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:6904.4F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:2070F
Spec Gravity:19 G/CC
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:SILVER GREY NO ODOR
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:OPEN IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:URANIUM OXIDE POWDER RESULTS FROM
BURNING URANIUM.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:PLACE IN SEALABLE CONTAINER (METAL, WOOD, ETC).
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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