Product ID:JAN5D22;(MSDS=THORIATED TUNGSTEN METAL PRODUCTS)
MSDS Date:07/01/1986
FSC:5960
NIIN:00-188-0948
MSDS Number: CFKXS

PHILIPS LIGHTING CO/DIV OF N. AMERICAN PHILIPS COR

100 WESTINGHOUSE PLAZA
BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003
US

Emergency Phone: 201-563-3000

Info Phone: 201-563-3000

Cage: 77625

PHILIPS LIGHTING CO/DIV OF N. AMERICAN PHILIPS COR

HIGHTSTOWN, NJ 60147 US

Telephone: 201-563-3000

Cage: 77625

TUNGSTEN,AS W,SOLUBLE COMPOUNDS.

CAS: 7440-33-7

RTECS: YO7175000

Fraction By Weight: 96-100%

OSHA PEL NOE ESTABLISHED

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3/3 STEL; 9596

THORIUM (NATURAL)

Fraction By Weight: 0-4%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV FOR TUNGTSEN IS 5MG/M*3
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THIS TUBE CONTAINS EITHER TUNGSTEN OR
THORIATED TUNGSTEN.THORIUM IS A NATURALLY OCCURING RADIOACTIVE
ELEMENT.NO HEALTH HAZARD IS ASSOCIATED WITH NATURAL THORIUM,HOWEVER
LONG TERM EXPOSURE TO TO DUST O R FUMES MAY CAUSE LUNG PROBLEMS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THERE ARE NO INGREDIENTS ABOVE 0.1%
WHICH ARE IDENTIFIED AS CARCINOGENS BY NTP,IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING;WASH WITH SOAP AND
WATER.GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF NEEDED.EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15
MINUTES.GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR.GIVE OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NEEDED.GET IMMEDIATE
MEDICAL ATTENTION.INGEST:GET PROMPT QUALIFIED MEDICAL ATTENTION.IF
CONSCIOUS,INDUCE VOMITING.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:HMIS SUGGESTS TO USE A SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS WHENEVER FIGHTING A CHEMICAL FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NO UNUSUAL FIRE HAZARD FOR UNIT OF ISSUE.

Spill Release Procedures:WET SWEEP OR VACUUM;DO NOT CREATE DUST;PLACE
IN AN APPROPRIATE CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY,WELL-VENTILATED
PLACE.KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,SPARKS,FLAMES AND PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:WHERE APPROPRIATE,USE A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
RESPIRATOR FOR TOXIC DUST/RADIONUCLIDES.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST WHEN APPROACHING TLV.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,AS NEEDED.PROVIDE A
LOCAL EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE REASONABLE CARE IN HANDLING THIS
PRODUCT.WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
RICHARDSON HAS SUBMITTED 2 MSDS'S:TUNGSTEN(100%),THORIATED
TUNGTSEN(4%THORIUM).MFR FURTHER STATES THAT THIS ITEM DOES NOT
CONTAIN MERCURY.

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:ELECTRON TUBE.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS(EG. HALOGENS,NITROC AND SULFURINC ACID).
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TUNGSTEN TRIOXIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND
LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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