Uranium Powder MSDS

Material Safety Data Sheet

acc. to OSHA and ANSI

Printing date 02/03/2006 Reviewed on 04/24/2005

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1 Identification of substance:

Product details:

Product name: Uranium powder

Stock number:

Manufacturer/Supplier:

IBI Labs

3495 N. Dixie Hwy. Unit #8

Boca Raton, FL 33431

CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300

Information Department: Health, Safety and Environmental Department

Emergency information:

During normal hours the Health, Safety and Environmental Department.

After normal hours call Chemtrec at (800) 424-9300.

2 Composition/Data on components:

Chemical characterization:

Description: (CAS#)

Uranium (CAS# 7440-61-1), 100%

Identification number(s):

EINECS Number: 231-170-6

EU Number: 092-001-00-8

3 Hazards identification

Hazard description:

T+ Very toxic

F Highly flammable

Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment

R 17 Spontaneously flammable in air.

R 26/28 Very toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.

R 33 Danger of cumulative effects.

R 53 May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

Classification system

HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)

(Hazardous Materials Identification System)

HRE

REACTIVITY

2

3

1

Health (acute effects) = 2

Flammability = 3

Reactivity = 1

4 First aid measures

General information

Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.

Remove breathing apparatus only after contaminated clothing has been

completely removed.

In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial

respiration.

After inhalation

Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep

patient warm.

Seek immediate medical advice.

After skin contact

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.

Seek immediate medical advice.

After eye contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a

doctor.

After swallowing

Do not induce vomiting; immediately call for medical help.

Seek immediate medical advice.

5 Fire fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing agents

Special powder for metal fires. Do not use water.

For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents Water

Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or

resulting gases:

In case of fire, the following can be released:

Toxic metal oxide fume

Protective equipment:

Wear self-contained respirator.

Wear fully protective impervious suit.

6 Accidental release measures

Person-related safety precautions:

Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

Ensure adequate ventilation

Keep away from ignition sources

Measures for environmental protection:

Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper

governmental permits.

Measures for cleaning/collecting:

Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.

Ensure adequate ventilation.

Keep away from ignition sources.

Additional information:

See Section 7 for information on safe handling

See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.

See Section 13 for disposal information.

7 Handling and storage

Handling

Information for safe handling:

Handle under dry protective gas.

Keep container tightly sealed.

Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.

Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.

Open and handle container with care.

Information about protection against explosions and fires:

Keep ignition sources away.

Substance/product is self ignitable.

Storage

Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:

No special requirements.

Information about storage in one common storage facility:

Store away from air.

Store away from halogens.

Further information about storage conditions:

Store under dry inert gas.

Keep container tightly sealed.

Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

8 Exposure controls and personal protection

Additional information about design of technical systems:

Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals

and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.

Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:

Uranium (natural), soluble and insoluble compounds, as U

mg/m3

ACGIH TLV 0.2; 0.6-STEL, A1

Belgium TWA 0.2; 0.5-STEL

Denmark TWA 0.2

Finland TWA 0.2

Germany MAK 0.25

Ireland TWA 0.2; 0.6-STEL

Netherlands MAC-TGG 0.2

Norway TWA 0.2

Poland TWA 0.015; 0.12-STEL

Russia 0.015-STEL

Switzerland MAK-W 0.2

United Kingdom TWA 0.2; 0.6-STEL

Additional information: No data

Personal protective equipment

General protective and hygienic measures

The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be

followed.

Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.

Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.

Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.

Store protective clothing separately.

Breathing equipment:

Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.

Protection of hands: Impervious gloves

Eye protection:

Safety glasses

Full face protection

Body protection: Protective work clothing.

9 Physical and chemical properties:

General Information

Form: Powder

Color: Silver grey

Odor: Odorless

Change in condition

Melting point/Melting range: 1132°C (2070°F)

Boiling point/Boiling range: 3818°C (6904°F)

Sublimation temperature / start: Not determined

Flash point: Not applicable

Ignition temperature: Not determined

Decomposition temperature: Not determined

Auto igniting: Spontaneously flammable in air.

Explosion limits:

Lower: Not determined

Upper: Not determined

Vapor pressure: Not determined

Density at 20°C (68°F): 19.07 g/cm³

Solubility in / Miscibility with

Water: Insoluble

10 Stability and reactivity

Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:

Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to

specifications.

Materials to be avoided:

Air

Ammonia

Halogens

Interhalogens

Halocarbons

Dangerous reactions Spontaneously flammable in air.

Dangerous products of decomposition: Toxic metal oxide fume

11 Toxicological information

Acute toxicity:

Primary irritant effect:

on the skin: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.

on the eye: Irritating effect.

Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.

Subacute to chronic toxicity:

Uranium compounds may cause skin, eye or lung irritation. Cancers of the

liver, kidney, lymphatic and blood forming tissues are possible.

Necrotic arterial lesions are possible.

Additional toxicological information:

To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this

substance is not fully known.

ACGIH A4: Not classifiable as a human carcinogen: Inadequate data on

which to classify the agent in terms of its carcinogenicity in humans

and/or animals.

12 Ecological information:

General notes:

Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper

governmental permits.

13 Disposal considerations

Product:

Recommendation

Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper disposal.

Not a solid waste by RCRA exclusion, see 40CFR261.4.(a).(4).

See 10CFR part 40 for disposal.

Uncleaned packagings:

Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

14 Transport information

DOT regulations:

Hazard class: 7

Identification number: UN2979

Proper shipping name (technical

name): URANIUM-METAL, PYROPHORIC

Label 7+4.2

Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border)

UN-Number:

Packaging group: -

15 Regulations

Product related hazard informations:

Hazard symbols:

T+ Very toxic

F Highly flammable

Risk phrases:

17 Spontaneously flammable in air.

26/28 Very toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.

33 Danger of cumulative effects.

53 May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

Safety phrases:

9 Keep container in a well-ventilated place.

20/21 When using do not eat, drink or smoke.

45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice

immediately.

61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data sheets

National regulations

All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical substance

Inventory.

Information about limitation of use:

For use only by technically qualified individuals.

The radioactive content of uranium and uranium containing material is

defined as it's specific activity. The specific activity of depleted

uranium is 0.0000005 curie/gram (18,500 Bq/gram) of contained uranium.

This formula assumes a weight percent of 0.45% U235.

16 Other information:

Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other

information gathered by them, and should make independent judgement of

suitability of this information to ensure proper use and protect the

health and safety of employees. This information is furnished without

warranty, and any use of the product not in conformance with this

Material Safety Data Sheet, or in combination with any other product or

process, is the responsibility of the user.