Product ID:MA 3234-A
MSDS Date:08/11/1997
FSC:5960
NIIN:00-906-2149
MSDS Number: CFKYG

Emergency Phone: 508-922-6000

Info Phone: 508-922-6000 EXT.285 / FAX 2736

Preparer: FRANK E. TROJAN

Cage: JO786

Telephone: 617-272-3000 (DAYTIME ONLY)

Cage: 96341

COBALT (60) RADIOISOTOPE

Fraction By Weight: <1%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT RELEVANT
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE AND CHRONIC- PRODUCT IS AN
ARTICLE. IT IS A RECEIVER PROTECTOR TUBE WHICH CONTAINS A SMALL
AMOUNT OF COBALT 60. THE TUBE IS SEALED AND NORMAL HANDLING WILL
PRESENT NO RADIATION PROBLEMS. IF MATE RIAL COMES IN CONTACT WITH
SKIN, MAY CAUSE BURNS. OVEREXPOSURE MAY CAUSE NAUSEA, VOMITING,
DIARRHEA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CAUTION! CONTAINS RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL.
MAY CAUSE CANCER.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE IN NORMAL HANDLING CONDITION. IF MATERIAL
COMES IN CONTCT WITH SKIN, MAY CAUSE BURNS. INGESTION MAY CAUSE
NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIARRHEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:HEALING OF DAMAGED TISSUES MAY BE
PROLONGED.

First Aid:IF CONTACTED: CALL PHYSICIAN IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST.
EYE:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN.
CALL PHYSICIAN. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP & WATER. INHALED:MOVE TO FRESH
AIR. PROVIDE CP R/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. ORAL:IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK WATER
& INDUCE VOMITING. CALL A PHYSICIAN/POISON CONTROL CENTER
IMMEDIATELY. NEVER GIVE FLUID/INDUCE VOMITING IF PATIENT IS
UNCONSCIOUS/HAS CONVULSIONS.

Flash Point:NOT RELEVANT
Lower Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Upper Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL
FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-APPROVED
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT RELEVANT

Spill Release Procedures:IF BROKEN, WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. COLLECT
AND TRANSFER TO PROPER CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

Handling and Storage Precautions:HANDLE WITH CARE.
Other Precautions:WASH HANDS BEFORE EATING OR DRINKING. EXPOSURE
LIMITS: 5000 MILLIREMS PER YEAR.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED IF USED AS INTENDED
Ventilation:NONE REQUIRED IF USED AS INTENDED
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, IF BROKEN
Eye Protection:NONE REQUIRED IF USED AS INTENDED
Other Protective Equipment:NONE REQUIRED IF USED AS INTENDED
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THE MANUFACTURER STATES THIS DEVICE IS A MANUFACTURED ARTICLE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH 49 CFR 173.422. THIS DEVICE IS AN ARTICLE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1910.1200. THIS ELECTRON TUBE IS
MANUFACTURED IN CO MPLIANCE WITH 10 CFR 30.15(A)(8). NRC LICENSE
NUMBER: 20-02237-04, 20-02237-03 E.

HCC:A2
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT KNOWN
Spec Gravity:NOT RELEVANT
Viscosity:NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:NOT RELEVANT
Appearance and Odor:PRODUCT IS AN ARTICLE.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT RELEVANT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT KNOWN

Waste Disposal Methods:NOT RELEVANT

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