Product ID:Y-557A
MSDS Date:05/05/1998
FSC:5960
NIIN:01-314-7757
MSDS Number: CGMYL

Emergency Phone: 415-592-1221

Info Phone: 415-592-1221

Preparer: DSCR-VBA STAFF

Cage: JO786

Telephone: 415-592-1221

Cage: 06980

THORIUM 232

Fraction By Weight: <1%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:RADIATION-SIGNIFIGANT EXPOSURE TO A
RADIONUCLIDE MAY CAUSE CANCER; SEVERE SYSTEMIC HEALTH PROBLEMS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
OR GRATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:RADIATION-IF EXPOSURE IS SUSPECTED TO A
RADIONUCLIDE, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:HEALING OF PRE-EXISTING DAMAGED
TISSUES MAY BE PROLONGED.

First Aid:INHALED: MOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE RESPIRATORY SUPPORT AS
NEEDED. IF SYMPTOMS DEVELOP, SEE DOCTOR. SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR
15 MINUTES. R EMOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: GET IMMEDIATE
MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Extinguishing Media:MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAINS A RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL WHICH IF
RELEASED TO THE ENVIRONMENT POSES A CONTAMINATION HAZARD; LOW
HEALTH RISK.

Spill Release Procedures:WHEN HANDLING BROKEN TUBES WEAR RUBBER GLOVES
AND CLOTHING. PICK-UP BROKEN TUBES WITH FORCEPS, TONGS OR SIMILAR
DEVICES AND PLACE IN A CONTAINER FOR LATER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:TUBES ARE SEALED SOURCES AND NORMAL HANDLING DOES NOT
PRESENT A RADIATION PROBLEM.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
RESPIRATOR WITH HEPA CARTRIDGE IF TUBES ARE BROKEN. USE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES IF PICKING UP BROKEN TUBE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES IF PICKING UP BROKEN TUBE
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER IN THE
EVENT OF A SPILL.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS GENERATED BY DSCR-VBS TECHNICAL STAFF. MSDS HEALTH EFFECTS ARE
WORSE CASE IN THE EVENT DEVICE IS BROKEN OR INVOLVED IN A FIRE. IN
NORMAL USE THERE IS LITTLE DANGER TO SAFETY AND HEALTH DUE TO THE
MINUTE AMOUNT OF RADIOACTIVE INVOLVED.

HCC:A2
Appearance and Odor:SEALED TUBE.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
Stability Condition to Avoid:BROKEN DEVICE OR FIRE

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH TITLE 10 CODE OF
FEDERAL REGULATIONS, DOD REGULATIONS, AND APPLICABLE STATE
REGULATIONS FOR THE DISPOSAL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS.

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