Product ID:6EZ8
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:5960
NIIN:00-726-8926
MSDS Number: BXPVF

Emergency Phone: 502-685-6200

Info Phone: 502-685-6200

Cage: 33173

Telephone: 502-685-6200

Cage: 33173

RHENIUM 187

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Effects of Overexposure:HAZARDOUS DEGREE DEPENDS ON TYPE/QUANTITY OF
RADIATION. LATENT EFFECTS: SOMATIC/GENETIC DAMAGE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:USE FIRST AID. CALL MEDICAL EMERGENCY CARE. REMOVE/ISOLATE
COMTAMINATED CLOTHING. SHOWER VICTIM(S) WITH SOAP AND WATER. DETAIN
PERSONNEL/EQUIPMENT EXPOSED. ADVISE MEDICAL PERSONNEL THAT
VICTIM(S) MAY BE CONTAMINATED.

Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH WITH AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE SUIT WITH SELF
CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SOME OF MATERIAL MAY BURN. CONTENT MAY
EXPLODE IN HEAT OF FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:HANDLE BROKEN DEVICE WITH GLOVES AND FORCEPS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:SCBA IF INVOLVED IN FIRE, OTHERWISE GAS MASK.
Ventilation:PROVIDE MECHANICAL (GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST) VENT TO MAINTAIN
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION. APRONS. SPECIAL IMPERVIOUS
CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SOURCE OF DATA-MIL HANDBOOK 600-1 SEP 76. SAFETY AND HEALTH DATA
DEVELOPED BY DGSC-STAFF. THIS ENTRY IS COPY OF ENTRY WITH REVIEW
DATE OF 27APR84 THAT WAS ENTERED IN HMIS UNDER WRONG NSN. ORIGINAL
ENT RY IS BEING DELETED FROM HMIS.

HCC:A3
Appearance and Odor:ELECTRON TUBE

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ISOLATE/SEGREGATE FROM MOST OTHER TYPE MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DEPENDS ON CHEMICAL COMPOSITION;
FISSION PRODUCTS.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTROLLED DISPOSAL REQUIRED-IN ACCORDANCE WITH
DOD REGULATIONS AND FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
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
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.