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Uranium Pentoxide MSDS
Revision date: 25-Apr-2006
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY INFORMATION
Catalog Number:
Product name: URANIUM PENTOXIDE
Supplier:
IBI Labs
3495 N. Dixie Hwy. Unit # 8
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Emergency telephone number: CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300 (1-703-527-3887)
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Components CAS Number Weight % ACGIH Exposure Limits: OSHA Exposure Limits:
URANIUM Pentoxide - 100% 0.2 mg/m³ TWA 0.25 mg/m³ TWA
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
Very toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects if swallowed. May also have seriousirreversible effects through skin contact or inhalation.
Category of Danger:
Very Toxic , Carc. cat. 1
Principle routes of exposure: Skin
Inhalation: Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation.
Ingestion: Very Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects if swallowed.
Skin contact: Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged skin contact.
Eye contact: Risk of serious damage to eyes
Statements of hazard Very toxic if swallowed
Statement of Spill or Leak - ANSI Label Eliminate all ignition sources. Absorb and/or contain spill with inert materials
(e.g., sand, vermiculite). Then place in appropriate container. For large spills, use water spray to disperse vapors, flush
spill area. Prevent runoff from entering waterways or sewers.
Precautions - ANSI Label Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not breathe
vapors or spray mist
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General advice:
In the case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label wherepossible).
Inhalation: Move to fresh air. Call a physician immediately.
Skin contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
Ingestion: Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water. Induce vomiting if person is conscious.
Eye contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.
Protection of first-aiders: No information available
Medical conditions aggravated by exposure: None known
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media: Use dry chemical, CO2, water spray or "alcohol" foam
Specific hazards: Burning produces irritant fumes.
Unusual hazards: None known
Special protective equipment for firefighters: As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent)
and full protective gear
Specific methods: Water mist may be used to cool closed containers.
Flash point: Not determined
Autoignition temperature: Not determined
NFPA rating:
NFPA Health: 2
NFPA Flammability: 0
NFPA Reactivity: 0
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions: Use personal protective equipment.
Environmental precautions: Prevent product from entering drains.
Methods for cleaning up: Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Storage:
ROOM TEMPERATURE
Handling: Use only in area provided with appropriate exhaust
ventilation.
Safe handling advice: Wear personal protective equipment. Remove and wash
contaminated clothing before reuse.
Technical measures/storage conditions: Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated
place.
Incompatible products: Oxidising and spontaneously flammable products
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering measures: Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Respiratory protection: Breathing apparatus only if aerosol or dust is formed.
Hand protection: Pvc or other plastic material gloves
Skin and body protection: Impervious clothing Long sleeved clothing
Eye protection: Safety glasses with side-shields
Hygiene measures: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance and Odor
Physical state: Powder
Formula: U2O5
Molecular weight:
Melting point/range: Decomposes
Boiling point/range: No Data available at this time.
Density: 7.29 g/ml
Vapor pressure: 0 mm Hg at 20 °C
Evaporation rate: No data available
Vapor density: No data available
Solubility (in water): Insoluble
Flash point: Not determined
Autoignition temperature: Not determined
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Polymerization: None under normal processing.
Hazardous decomposition products: Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating
gases and vapours such as carbon oxides.
Materials to avoid: -
Uranyl nitrates: combustibles, Uranium hexafluoride: water (as U, soluble Compounds)
Conditions to avoid: Exposure to air or moisture over prolonged periods.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Product Information
Acute toxicity
Components RTECS Number: Selected LD50s and LC50s
URANIUM PENTOXIDE Not Available Not Determined
Chronic toxicity: Chronic exposure may cause nausea and vomiting, higher exposure causes
unconsciousness.
Local effects: Symptoms of overexposure may be headache, dizziness, tiredness, nausea and
vomiting.
Specific effects: May include moderate to severe erythema (redness) and moderate edema (raised
skin), nausea, vomiting, headache.
Primary irritation: No data is available on the product itself.
Carcinogenic effects: A known carcinogen.
Mutagenic effects: No data is available on the product itself.
Reproductive toxicity: No data is available on the product itself.
Components NIOSH - Health Effects NIOSH - Target Organs
URANIUM PENTOXIDE (soluble and insoluble compounds); potential
for hepatocellular cancers as a result of its
alpha-emitting properties and radioactive
decay products (e.g., radon, etc.)
skin, bone marrow, lymphatic system, kidney,
lung cancer
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Mobility: No data available
Bioaccumulation: No data available
Ecotoxicity effects: No data available
Aquatic toxicity: May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.
Components U.S. DOT - Appendix B -
Marine Pollutan
U.S. DOT - Appendix B -
Severe Marine Pollutants
United Kingdom - The Red
List:
URANIUM PENTOXIDE Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed
Components Germany VCI (WGK) World Health Organization
(WHO) - Drinking Water
Ecotoxicity - Fish Species
Data
URANIUM PENTOXIDE Not Listed 0.002 mg/L (Provisional) Not Listed
Components Ecotoxicity - Freshwater
Algae Data
Ecotoxicity - Microtox Data Ecotoxicity - Water Flea
Data
URANIUM PENTOXIDE Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed
Components EPA - ATSDR Priority List EPA - HPV Challenge
Program Chemical List
California - Priority Toxic
Pollutants
URANIUM PENTOXIDE Rank (of 275): 092 Not Listed Not Listed
Components California - Priority Toxic Pollutants California - Priority Toxic Pollutants
URANIUM PENTOXIDE Not Listed Not Listed
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste from residues / unused products: Waste disposal must be in accordance with appropriate
Federal, State, and local regulations. This product, if
unaltered by use, may be disposed of by treatment at a
permitted facility or as advised by your local hazardous
waste regulatory authority. Residue from fires extinguished
with this material may be hazardous.
Contaminated packaging: Do not re-use empty containers
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN/Id No: Not regulated 2910
DOT:
Proper shipping name: Not Regulated
Components U.S. DOT - Appendix A Table 1 - Reportable Quantities
URANIUM PENTOXIDE Not Listed
TDG (Canada):
WHMIS hazard class: D2a very toxic materials
IMDG/IMO
IMDG - Hazard Classifications Not Applicable
Components U.S. DOT - Appendix B - Marine Pollutan U.S. DOT - Appendix B - Severe Marine
Pollutants
URANIUM PENTOXIDE Not Listed Not Listed
IMO-labels:
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
International Inventories
U.S. regulations:
Components
California Proposition 65-
Massachusetts Right to
Know List:
New Jersey Right to
Know List:
Pennsylvania Right to Know
List:
URANIUM PENTOXIDE
Not Listed [present] sn 1974 [present]Components
Florida substance List: Rhode Island Right toKnow List:
Illinois - Toxic Air
Contaminants
Connecticut - Hazardous Air
Pollutants
URANIUM PENTOXIDE
[present] Toxic Not Listed Not ListedComponents
SARA 313 Emissionreporting/Toxic Release
of Chemicals
CERCLA/SARA - Section
302 Extremely Haz
NTP: IARC:
URANIUM PENTOXIDE
Not Listed Not Listed None NoneSARA 313 Notification: The above is your notification as to the SARA 313 listing for this product(s) pursuant
to Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Ammendments and Reauthorization Act of
1986 and 40 CFR Part 372.
If you are unsure if you are subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313, or
need more information, please call the EPA Emergency Planning and Community
Right-To-Know Information Hotline: (800) 535-0202 or (202) 479-2499 (in
Washington, DC or Alaska).
State Notification: The above information is your notice as to the Right-to-Know listings of the stated
product(s). Individual states will list chemicals for a variety of reasons including, but
not limited to, the compounds toxicity; carcinogenic, tumorigenic and/or reproductive
hazards; and the compounds environmental impact if accidentally released.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
EU EINECS List - 215-701-9; O3U
Components
URANIUM PENTOXIDE
Korean KECL: KE-35143
Canada DSL Inventory List - Present
Philippines PICCS: Present
Canada NDSL Inventory List - O3U
Inventory - United States TSCA - Sect. 8(b)
Australia (AICS):
Disclaimer: The information and recommendations contained herein are based upon tests believed to be reliable.
However, IBI Labs does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness NOR SHALL ANY OF THIS
INFORMATION CONSTITUTE A WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE SAFETY OF THE
GOODS, THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE GOODS, OR THE FITNESS OF THE GOODS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. Adjustment to conform to actual conditions of usage maybe required. IBI Labs assumes no
responsibility for results obtained or for incidental or consequential damages, including lost profits arising from the use of
these data. No warranty against infringement of any patent, copyright or trademark is made or implied.
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