Product ID:TRIDENT R-202
MSDS Date:10/14/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N056300
MSDS Number: BWFXD

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Cage: 0U4X9

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Cage: 0U4X9

THORIUM(IV)NITRATE

CAS: 13823-29-5

RTECS: XO6825000

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES:IRRITATION AND POSSIBLE EYE
DAMAGE. SKIN:IRRITATION AND DERMATITIS IN SENSITIVE PERSONS.
INGEST:NOT KNOWN. INHAL:NOT KNOWN. THORIUM NITRATE IS A RADIOACTIVE
MATERIAL. INTERNAL CONSUMPTION OR INHA LATION CAN INCREASE RISK OF
CANCER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT KNOWN

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES . INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION) . SKIN: FLUSH
WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL MD IMMEDIATELY .

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL OR CARBON DIOXIDE FOR
FIRES IN STORAGE AREA.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT . KEEP CONTAINERS COOL WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE KNOWN

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND GOGGLES. SOAK UP
WITH SAND OR OTHER ABSORBENT. PLACE INTO CHEMICAL WASTE CONTAINER
FOR DISPOSAL. FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN DRY PROTECTED LOCATION. KEEP
CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:CLEAN UP SPILLS IMMEDIATELY. RINSE CONTAINER BEFORE
REUSE OR DISPOSAL.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR IF
VENTILATION IS INADEQUATE.
Ventilation:GENERAL MECHANICAL VENT RECOMMENDED FOR ENCLOSED AREAS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR PLASTIC GLOVES.
Eye Protection:GOGGLES AND FACESHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION. FULL DRENCH SHOWER
RECOMENDED. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Vapor Pres:23.75
Spec Gravity:1.000 (H*2O=1)
pH:2.93
Evaporation Rate & Reference:1 (WATER=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID. NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT KNOWN

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF AT APPROVED CHEMICAL WASTE
REPROCESSING FACILITY. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE
AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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