CGHPN - 00379 URANYL ACETATE/URANIUM OXYACETATE

  • MSDS: CGHPN
  • Manufacturer: POLYSCIENCES INC
  • Product Name: 00379 URANYL ACETATE/URANIUM OXYACETATE
  • National Stock Number: 6850-00F054729
Product Identification

Product ID:00379 URANYL ACETATE/URANIUM OXYACETATE
MSDS Date:01/24/1994
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F054729
MSDS Number: CGHPN

Responsible Party
POLYSCIENCES INC
400 VALLEY RD
WARRINGTON, PA 18976-2522
US

Emergency Phone: 215-343-6484

Info Phone: 215-343-6484

Cage: 9C365

Contractor
POLYSCIENCES INC
WARRINGTON, PA 18976 US

Telephone: 215-313-6484

Cage: 9C365

Ingredients

URANIUM OXYACETATE *97-4*

CAS: 541-09-3

RTECS: YR3675000

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/CUM

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION/INGESTION: EXTREMELY TOXIC,
MAY RESULT IN KIDNEY DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION/INGESTION: EXTREMELY TOXIC, MAY
RESULT IN KIDNEY DAMAGE.

First Aid

First Aid:SKIN: WASH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. EYES: FLUSH W/WATER
FOR 15 MINS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN/CPR AS
NEEDED. INGESTION: WASH OUT MOUTH THOROUGHLY & INDUCE VOMITING.
OBTAIN MEDIC AL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:WATER, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL, POWDER, FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA & FULLY PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SCBA, RUBBER BOOTS & GLOVES. SWEEP UP.
DON'T RAISE DUST. WASH & VENTILATE SITE AFTER PICKUP IS COMPLETE.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT ROOM TEMP. KEEP STORAGE
CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:AVOID EXPOSURE OF FOOD/DRINK TO PRODUCT. COVER ANY
CUTS/SKIN ABRASIONS.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:USE OSHA/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER & EYE BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS DEPLETED URANIUM AT <0.00028 MCI/G.

Chemical Properties

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:527F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:230F
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW SOLID

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:BURY/DISPOSE OF IN AN APPROVED LANDFILL,
IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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