Uranium Tetrachloride SDS

Revision Date: 01/20/2023

1. IDENTIFICATION

Trade Name: Uranium Tetrachloride

Synonyms: Uranium (IV) chloride, uranium chloride

Formula: UCl4

Article Number: 22500, 22501

CAS RN: [10026-10-5]

EC Number: 233-057-7

Application and preparation of the substance: Laboratory chemicals.

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 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of The Substance or Mixture

GHS06 Skull and crossbones

H301 Toxic if swallowed.

H331 Toxic if inhaled.

GHS08 Health hazard

H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Classification According to Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC:

  • Very toxic
  • Very toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.
  • Danger of cumulative effects.

Label Elements

Labeling according to EU guidelines: The product has been classified and marked in accordance with directives on hazardous materials.

Code letter and hazard designation of product: Very toxic.

Risk phrases:

  • Very toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.
  • Danger of cumulative effects.

Safety phrases:

  • Keep away from living quarters.
  • Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
  • When using do not eat, drink, or smoke.
  • Wear suitable protective clothing.

Classification System

NFPA ratings (scale 0 – 4):

4

0

0

Health = 4

Fire = 0

Reactivity = 0

HMIS-ratings (scale 0 – 4):

HEALTH

FIRE

REACTIVITY

4

0

0

Health = 4

Fire = 0

Reactivity = 0

Other Hazards

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT: Not applicable.

vPvB: Not applicable.

3. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS, PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

  • Chemical characterization: Substances
  • CAS No. Description:10026-10-5 Uranium Tetra Chloride
  • EC number: 233-057-7
  • Form: Crystalline
  • Color: Green
  • Odor: Acetone-like
  • Solubility: Water soluble.
  • Density Kg mˉ³: 4720 kg m-3
  • Melting Point, °C: 590°C
  • Boiling Point, °C: 791°C
  • Flammability (solid, gaseous): Product is not flammable
  • Reactions: When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes
  • Danger of explosion: Product does not present an explosion hazard
  • Solids content: 100.0 %

 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of First Aid Measures

General information:

  • Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
  • Remove breathing apparatus only after contaminated clothing have been completely removed.
  • In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.

After inhalation:

  • Supply fresh air or oxygen; call for doctor.
  • In case of unconsciousness place patient stably inside position for transportation.

After skin contact: Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.

After eye contact:

  • Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.
  • Then consult a doctor.37.0.

After swallowing:

  • Do not induce vomiting.
  • Immediately call for medical help.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing Media

Suitable extinguishing agents:

  • CO2, extinguishing powder, or water spray.
  • Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture: No further relevant information available.

Advice for firefighters: Must use mouth respiratory protective device.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURE

Personal precautions, protective equipment, and emergency procedures: Not required.

Environmental precautions: Do not allow to enter sewers and surface, or ground water.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:

  • Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 12.
  • Ensure adequate ventilation.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling

Precautions for safe handling:

  • Thorough de-dusting, ensure good ventilation at the workplace.
  • Open and handle receptacle with care.

Information about protection against explosions and fires: Keep respiratory protective device available.

Conditions for Safe Storage

There are no special requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles.

There isn’t any required information about storage in one common storage facility.

Keep receptacle tightly sealed.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

Control Parameters

Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: Not required.

Additional information: The lists that were valid during the creation were used as basis.37.0

Exposure Controls

General protective and hygienic measures:

  • Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages, and feed.
  • Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
  • Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
  • Store protective clothing separately.

Breathing equipment:

  • In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device.
  • In case of intensive or longer exposure use respiratory protective device that is independent of circulating air.

Protection of hands:

  • The glove material must be impermeable and resistant to the product, the substance, and the preparation.
  • Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product, the substance, and the preparation.
  • Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation
  • The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
  • The exact break through time must be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.

Eye protection: Not required.

9. REACTIVITY

Chemical Stability

Thermal decomposition and conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications.

Possibility of hazardous reactions: No dangerous reactions known.

Conditions to avoid: No further relevant information available.

Incompatible materials: No further relevant information available.

Hazardous decomposition products: No dangerous decomposition products known.

10. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on Toxicological Effects

  • Acute toxicity

On the skin: No irritant effect.

On the eye: No irritating effect.

Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.

  • Additional toxicological Information

Carcinogenic categories:

IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer): Substance is not listed.

NTP (National Toxicology Program): Substance is not listed.

 11. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

  • Toxicity

Aquatic toxicity: No further relevant information available.

Persistence and biodegradability: No further relevant information available.

  • Behavior in environmental systems

Bio accumulative potential: No further relevant information available.37.0.

Mobility in soil: No further relevant information available.

  • Additional ecological information

General notes:

  • Water hazard class 2 (Self-assessment): hazardous for water.
  • Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
  • Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground.

Results of PBT and vPvB Assessment

PBT: Not applicable.

vPvB: Not applicable.

Other adverse effects: No further relevant information available.

12. WASTE TREATMENTS METHODS

Recommendations: Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.

  • Uncleaned packaging

Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

Recommended cleansing agent: Water, if necessary, with cleansing agents.

13. TRANSPORTATION

UN-Number: DOT, ADR, IMDG, IATA: UN2910

  • UN proper shipping name

DOT: Radioactive material, excepted package-limited quantity of material.

ADR: 2910 Radioactive Material, Excepted Package-Limited Quantity of Material.

IMDG, IATA: Radioactive Material, Excepted Package-Limited Quantity of Material.

  • Transport hazard class(es)

DOT, ADR: Class 7 Radioactive material.

  • Environmental hazards

Marine pollutant: No

Special precautions for user Warning: Radioactive material

  • Transport in bulk according to Annex II of

MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code: Not applicable.

UN “Model Regulation”: UN2910, Radioactive material, excepted package-limited quantity of material, 7

 14. SAFETY, HEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS AND LEGISLATION SPECIFIC FOR THE SUBSTANCE OR THE MIXTURE

  • Sara

Section 355 (extremely hazardous substances): Substance is not listed.

Section 313 (Specific toxic chemical listings): Substance is not listed.

TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act): Substance is not listed.

  • Proposition 65

Chemicals known to cause cancer: Substance is not listed.

Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for females: Substance is not listed.

Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for males: Substance is not listed.

Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity: Substance is not listed.

  • Carcinogenic categories

EPA (Environmental Protection Agency): Substance is not listed.

TLV (Threshold Limit Value established by ACGIH): Substance is not listed.

NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health): Substance is not listed.

OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety & Health Administration): Substance is not listed.

  • Product related hazard information

The product has been classified and marked in accordance with directives on hazardous materials.

Hazard symbols: Very toxic

Risk phrases:

  • Very toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.
  • Danger of cumulative effects.

Safety phrases:

  • Keep away from living quarters.
  • Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
  • When using do not eat, drink, or smoke.
  • Wear suitable protective clothing.0

Chemical safety assessment: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out. This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.

Abbreviations and acronyms:

  • ADR: Accord européen sur le transport des marchandises dangereuses par Route (European Agreement concerning the International
  • Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road)
  • IMDG: International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods
  • DOT: US Department of Transportation
  • IATA: International Air Transport Association
  • ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
  • EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
  • CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service (division of the American Chemical Society)
  • NFPA: National Fire Protection Association (USA)
  • HMIS: Hazardous Materials Identification System (USA)

15. OTHER INFORMATION

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The information and recommendations set forth herein are presented in good faith and believed to be correct as of the revision date. However, recipients of this material should use this information only as a supplement to other information gathered by them and should make independent judgement of the suitability and accuracy of this information. IBI Labs will not be liable for any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including but not limited to, loss of any kind whatsoever resulting from the use of the information provided in this Safety Data Sheet. IBI Labs expressly includes all warranties, expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

This information is furnished without warranty, and any use of the product not in conformance with this Safety Data Sheet, or in combination with any other product or process, is the responsibility of the user.

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