SECTION 1: Product Identification

Chemical Name:

Uranium (VI) bis(acetylacetonato)oxide, 99% (Uranyl acetylacetonate)

Product Number:

U-00880

CAS Registry Number:

18039-69-5

Formula:

UO2(CH3COCHCOCH3)2

EINECS Number:

none

Chemical Family:

metal beta-diketone complexes

Synonym:

none

SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients

Ingredient

CAS Number

Percent

ACGIH (TWA)

OSHA (PEL)

Title Compound

18039-69-5

100

0.2mg/m3 (as U)

0.25mg/m3 (as insoluble U)

SECTION 3: Hazards Identification

Emergency Overview:

Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed. Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. May cause cancer.

Primary Routes of Exposure:

Ingestion, inhalation

Eye Contact:

Causes slight to mild irritation of the eyes.

Skin Contact:

Causes slight to mild irritation of the skin.

Inhalation:

Toxic by inhalation. Irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract.

Ingestion:

Toxic if swallowed.

Acute Health Effects:

Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed. Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.

Chronic Health Effects:

Prolonged exposure to dust at above regulatory levels may increase likelihood of radiation induced diseases as a result of alpha emission and radon gas. May increase risk of cancer of the skin and lymphatic system.

NTP:

No

IARC:

No

OSHA:

No

SECTION 4: First Aid Measures

Eye Exposure:

Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.

Skin Exposure:

Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if irritation persists.

Inhalation:

Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.

Ingestion:

Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.

SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point:

not applicable

Autoignition Temperature:

none

Explosion Limits:

none

Extinguishing Medium:

not applicable

Special Fire Fighting Procedures:

Non-flammable. No special fire fighting procedures.

Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products:

No hazardous combustion or decomposition products.

Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards:

No unusual fire or explosion hazards.

SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures

Spill and Leak Procedures:

Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite or sodium carbonate and swept up.

SECTION 7: Handling and Storage

Handling and Storage:

Store in a tightly sealed container.

SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection

Eye Protection:

Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.

Skin Protection:

Wear protective clothing and gloves.

Ventilation:

Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.

Respirator:

If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.

Additional Protection:

No additional protection required.

SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties

Color and Form:

xtl.

Molecular Weight:

468.25

Melting Point:

no data

Boiling Point:

no data

Vapor Pressure:

not applicable

Specific Gravity:

no data

Odor:

none

Solubility in Water:

soluble

SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity

Stability:

air and moisture stable

Hazardous Polymerization:

no hazardous polymerization

Conditions to Avoid:

none

Incompatibility:

strong oxidizing agents

Decomposition Products:

Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, organic vapors, and metal oxides and carbonates.

SECTION 11: Toxicological Information

RTECS Data:

No information available in the RTECS files.

Carcinogenic Effects:

Carcinogen (as U)

Mutagenic Effects:

No data available

Tetratogenic Effects:

No data available

SECTION 12: Ecological Information

Ecological Information:

No information available

SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations

Disposal:

Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.

SECTION 14: Transportation

Shipping Name (CFR):

Radioactive material, excepted pkg-ltd qty of mat.

Hazard Class (CFR):

7

Additional Hazard Class (CFR):

NA

Packaging Group (CFR):

NA

UN ID Number (CFR):

UN# 2910

Shipping Name (IATA):

Radioactive material, excepted pkg-ltd qty of mat.

Hazard Class (IATA):

7

Additional Hazard Class (IATA):

See Sub Sec. 10.5

Packaging Group (IATA):

NA

UN ID Number (IATA):

UN# 2910

SECTION 15: Regulatory Information

TSCA:

Listed in the TSCA inventory.

SARA (Title 313):

Title compound not listed.

Second Ingredient:

none

Third Ingredient:

none

SECTION 16: Other Information

Disclaimer:

The information herein is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the date compiled. However, IBI LABS, Inc. makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind with respect to the information contained in this document or any use of the product based on this information.

Preparation Date:

8/24/2001

Revision Date:

3/31/2004