CKNNB - YA1099/12304725-2/ CELL ASSEMBLY, PARTS KIT, BEAM SPLITTER

  • MSDS: CKNNB
  • Manufacturer: DEFENSE SUPPLY CENTER RICHMOND
  • Product Name: YA1099/12304725-2/ CELL ASSEMBLY, PARTS KIT, BEAM SPLITTER
  • National Stock Number: 1240-01-319-3983
Product Identification

Product ID:YA1099/12304725-2/ CELL ASSEMBLY, PARTS KIT, BEAM SPLITTER
MSDS Date:06/08/2000
FSC:1240
NIIN:01-319-3983
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKNNB

Responsible Party
DEFENSE SUPPLY CENTER RICHMOND
8000 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY
RICHMOND, VA 23297-5607
US

Emergency Phone: 973-724-4021

Info Phone: 804-279-4371

Preparer: DOD HMIS DSCR-VBA

Cage: 99998

Contractor
DEFENSE SUPPLY CENTER RICHMOND
RICHMOND, VA 23297-5607 US

Telephone: 804-279-4371

Cage: 99998

Ingredients

TRITIUM

CAS: 10028-17-8

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:RDIOACTIVE GAS (TRITIUM) IN A SEALED
SYSTEM. UNBROKEN SOURCES THAT CONTAIN TRITIUM POSE NO HAZARD.
DEGREE OF HAZARD DEPENDS ON DOSAGE AND TOTAL ADDED EXPOSURES TO
RELEASED TRITIUM. POTENTIALLY HARMFUL IF INHALED, ABSORBED THROUGH
THE SKIN, OR INGESTED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CARCINOGENIC ONLY IF EXPOSED TO HIGH
CONCENTRATIONS FOR LONG EXPOSURE.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE.

First Aid

First Aid:ALL PERSONNAL SHOULD IMMEDIATELY EVACUATE THE AREA OF A
BROKEN RADIOACTIVE UNIT FOR 20 MINUTES AS A PRECAUTION..

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, USE MEDIA
APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:CONSULT RADIATION PROTECTION OFFICERS. NEVER
ALLOW UNITS TO BURN UNNECESSARILY BECAUSE RELEASE OF RADIOACTIVE
GAS MAY EXPOSE PERSONNEL DOWNWIND.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:TOTAL TRITIUM VOLUME IS SMALL, THUS ,
DANGER OF FIRE AND/ EXPLOSION IS MINIMAL.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:SHOULD BREAKAGE OF A TRITIUM SOURCE OCCUR,
CLEAN-UP AND DECONTAMINATION SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AUTHORIZED
PERSONNEL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID STORAGE WHERE RADIOACTIVE ITEMS
CAN BE MISHANDLED OR BADLY DAMAGED. KEEP AWAY FROM FIRE. UNBROKEN
SOURCES THAT CONTAIN TRITIUM POSE NO HAZARD. THIS IS DUE TO THE
EXTREMELY LOW ENERGY OF THE BETA RADIATION THAT TRITIUM EMITS.
Other Precautions:NONE.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:NORMAL WORK AREA VENTILATION IS ADEQUATE.
Protective Gloves:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:CAREFULLY HANDLE. WASH HANDS FREQUENTLY.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.

Chemical Properties

HCC:A1
Appearance and Odor:TRITIUM GAS IS ODORLESS, COLORLESS, AND TASTELESS.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID BREAKING SEAL.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:BREAKAGE OF TRITIUM SEAL; TRITIUM GAS
WILL IMMEDIATELY DISSIPATE AND DILUTE IN THE ATMOSPHERE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:SHOULD BREAKAGE OF A TRITIUM SOURCE OCCUR,
CLEAN-UP AND DECONTAMINATION SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AUTHORIZED
PERSONNEL.

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particular situation.