Product ID:CESIUM ATOMIC ABSORPTION STANDARD-1,000 UG/ML
MSDS Date:01/20/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N063230
MSDS Number: BZBKX

VHG LABS ING

180 ZACHARY RD #5
MANCHESTER, NH 03109
US

Emergency Phone: 603-622-7660

Info Phone: 603-622-7660

Cage: JO132

VHG LABS, INC.

MANCHESTER, NH 03109 US

Telephone: 603-622-7660/ -5180 FAX

Cage: 0RP29

CESIUM CARBONATE

CAS: 534-17-8

RTECS: FX9400000

Fraction By Weight: 0.12%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

NITRIC ACID (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7697-37-2

RTECS: QU5775000

Fraction By Weight: 5%

OSHA PEL 2 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 2 PPM/4 STEL

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: BALANCE

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:INHALATION:HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING,
DIZZINESS, IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. SKIN/EYE
CONTACT:SEVERE IRRITATION. SKIN ABSORPTION:NONE IDENTIFIED.
INGESTION:BURNS TO MOUTH, THROAT & STOMACH, KID NEY DISFUNCTION.
CHRONIC:LONG TERM EXPOS MAY CAUSE EROSION OF TEETH. TARGET
ORGANS:RESP SYS, LUNGS, EYES, SKIN, TEETH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DAMAGED SKIN, EYE DISORDERS,
CARDIOPULMINARY DISEASE.

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD. DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT. IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE
WATER, MILK/MILK OF MAGNESIA. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT
BRTHG, GIVE ARTF RESP. IF BRTHG IS DFCLT, GIVE OXYG. SKIN:IMMED
FLUSH W/PLENTY O F WATER FOR @ LST 15 MIN WHILE REMOVINGCONTAM
CLTHG & SHOES. WASH CLTHG BEFORE RE-USE. EYES:IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY
OF WATER FOR @ LST 15 MIN.

Flash Point Method:CC
Extinguishing Media:NON-COMBUSTIBLE. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:REACTS WITH MOST METALS TO PRODUCE
HYDROGEN GAS, WHICH CAN FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE WITH AIR. TOXIC
GASES PRODUCED:OXIDES OF NITROGEN.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT CLTHG.
STOP LEAK IF YOU CAN DO SO W/OUT RISK. VENT AREA. NEUT SPILL W/SODA
ASH OR LIME. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO
CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER & COVER. REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL AREA
W/WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH OR LIME.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
IN SECURE POISON AREA. ISOLATE FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE
FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:VENT HOOD.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS(SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EMERGENCY EYE WASH & DELUGE
SHOWER . LAB COAT AND APRON.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MATLS TO AVOID:REACT WITH THOSE MATERIALS INCOMPATIBLE WITH AQUEOUS
SOLUTIONS. EYE PROT:AND FULL LENGTH FACE SHIELD .

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:32.0F,0.0C
Spec Gravity:1 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE (100%)
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID. ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:99

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG BASES & REDUCING AGENTS, ALKALIES, MOST COMMON METALS, CARBIDES,
HYDROGEN SULFIDE & COMBUST ORGS. WILL (SUP DAT)
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. RQ:ING 2:1,000
LBS. EPA HAZ WASTE #:D002 (CORROSIVE WASTE)

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