1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Uranyl Nitrate Hexahydrate
Synonyms: Uranyl(VI) nitrate hexahydrate; uranyl nitrate, hexahydrate, solution; hexahydrate(t-4)-uranium; Uranium, bis(nitrato)dioxo-, hexahydrate
Formula: UO2(NO3)2·6H2O
Index-No.: 092-002-00-3
CAS RN: [13520-83-7]
Identified uses: Laboratory chemicals, manufacture of substances.
Supplier
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Emergency Telephone Numbers
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International contact number: 1-352-323-3500
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of The Substance or Mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
Oxidizing solids (Category 2), H272
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 2), H300
Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 2), H330
Specific target organ toxicity – repeated exposure (Category 2), H373
Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 2), H401
Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 2), H411
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
GHS Label Elements, Including Precautionary Statements
Pictogram
Signal word Danger
Hazard Statements
H272 May intensify fire, oxidizer.
H300 + H330 Fatal if swallowed or if inhaled.
H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary Statements
P210 Keep away from heat.
P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials.
P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles.
P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/gas/mist/vapors spray.
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product.
P271 Use only outdoors, or in a well-ventilated area.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P284 Wear respiratory protection.
P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P320 Specific treatment is urgent (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label).
P330 Rinse mouth.
P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical, or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.
P391 Collect spillage.
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) or not covered by GHS: Radioactive.
3. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
- Molecular Formula: H12N2O14U
- Molecular Weight: 502.129 g/mol
- CAS-No: 6159-44-0
- EC-No.: 233-266-3
- Index-No: 092-002-003
Component Classification Concentration
Bis(nitrato-O)dioxouranium hexahydrate
Ox. Sol. 2; Acute Tox. 2;
STOT RE 2; Aquatic Acute 2;
Aquatic Chronic 2; H272,
H300 + H330, H373, H411-
See section 16 for the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this section.
4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
Description of First Aid Measures
General advice:
- Consult a physician.
- Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
- Move out of dangerous areas.
If inhaled:
- If breathed in, move the person into fresh air.
- If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
- Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact:
- Wash off with soap and plenty of water.
- Take the patient immediately to the hospital.
- Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact: Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
If ingested:
- Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
- Rinse mouth with water.
- Consult a physician.
Most important symptoms and effects, acute and delayed: The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labeling.
Indication of immediate medical attention, and special treatment needed: No data available.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media
Suitable extinguishing media: Use measures appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture: Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Uranium oxides.
Advice for firefighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
Further information: Use water spray to cool unopened containers. The product itself does not burn.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment, and emergency procedures:
- Wear respiratory protection.
- Avoid dust formation.
- Avoid breathing vapors, mist, or gas.
- Ensure adequate ventilation.
- Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
- Avoid breathing dust.
For personal protection see section 8.
Environmental precautions:
- Prevent further leakage or spillage if it is safe to do so.
- Do not let the product enter drains.
- Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
- Sweep up and shovel.
- Contain spillage, and then collect with an electrically protected vacuum cleaner or by brushing, and place in a container for disposal according to local regulations (see section 13).
- Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
For disposal see section 13.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling:
- Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
- Avoid the formation of dust and aerosols.
- Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.
- Keep away from sources of ignition – No smoking.
- Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
For precautions see section 2.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
- Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
- Hygroscopic
Specific end uses: No other uses are stipulated apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control Parameters
Components with workplace control parameters:
Component CAS-No. Value Control parameters basis
Bis(nitrato- O)dioxouranium hexahydrate
13520-83-7 TWA 0.2 mg/m3 USA. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (TLV).
Remarks: Confirmed human carcinogen.
TWA 0.05 mg/m3 USA.
Occupational Exposure Limits
(OSHA) – Table Z-1 Limits for Air Contaminants
TWA 0.05 ppm
USA. OSHA – TABLE Z-1 Limits for Air Contaminants – 1910.1000
STEL 0.6 mg/m3 USA. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values
(TLV)
Confirmed human carcinogen.
TWA 0.05 mg/m3 USA. Occupational Exposure Limits.
(OSHA) – Table Z-1 Limits for Air Contaminants.
TWA 0.05 mg/m3 USA. OSHA – TABLE Z-1 Limits for Air Contaminants – 1910.1000.
TWA 0.05 mg/m3 USA. NIOSH Recommended Exposure Limits.
Potential Occupational Carcinogen.
See Appendix A.
Exposure Controls
Appropriate engineering controls:
- Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing.
- Wash hands before breaks, and immediately after handling the product.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye and face protection:
- Face shield and safety glasses.
- Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protection:
- Handle with gloves.
- Gloves must be inspected before use.
- Use proper glove removal technique (without touching the glove’s outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product.
- Dispose of contaminated gloves after use following applicable laws and good laboratory practices.
- Wash and dry hands.
Full contact
Material: Nitrile rubber.
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm.
Break-through time: 480 min.
Material tested: Dermatril® (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M).
Splash contact
Material: Nitrile rubber.
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm.
Break-through time: 480 min.
Material tested: Dermatril® (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M).
Data source: KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, phone +49 (0)6659 87300, e-mail sales@kcl.de, test method: EN374
If used in solution, or mixed with other substances, and under conditions that differ from EN 374, contact the supplier of the CE-approved gloves. This recommendation is advisory only and must be evaluated by an industrial hygienist and safety officer familiar with the specific situation of anticipated use by our customers. It should not be construed as offering approval for any specific use scenario.
Body Protection: Complete suit protecting against chemicals, the type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
Respiratory protection:
- Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face particle respirator type N100 (US) or type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls.
- If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator.
- Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
At any detectable concentration: Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode.
Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode or other positive-pressure mode with an auxiliary self-contained breathing apparatus operated in pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode.
Escape – any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator with a high-efficiency particulate filler.
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus.
Control of environmental exposure:
- Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
- Do not let the product enter drains.
- Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
Firefighting and Other Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health Conditions
Use any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece respirator and a high-efficiency particulate filter.
Use any supplied air respirator with a full facepiece operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode or other positive-pressure modes with an auxiliary self-contained breathing apparatus operated in pressure-demand or other positive-pressure modes.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
- Appearance Form: Crystalline Color (yellow).
- Odor: No data available.
- Odor Threshold: No data available.
- pH: No data available.
- Melting point/freezing point: No data available.
- Initial boiling point and boiling range: No data available.
- Flash point: No data available.
- Evaporation rate: No data available.
- Flammability (solid, gas): No data available.
- Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: No data available.
- Vapor pressure: No data available.
- Vapor density: No data available.
- Relative density: 2.890 g/cm3.
- Water solubility: No data available.
- Partition coefficient: Noctanol/water (No data available).
- Auto-ignition temperature: No data available.
- Decomposition temperature 275 °C (527 °F) -.
- Viscosity: No data available.
- Explosive properties: No data available.
- Oxidizing properties: No data available.
Other safety information: No data available.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity: Incompatible with combustible materials, reducing agents. May react explosively with cellulose and certain organic solvents.
Chemical stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Incompatible materials: Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous decomposition products
Other decomposition products: No data available.
In the event of fire: See section 5.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity:
LD50 Oral – rat – 204 mg/kg
Remarks: Behavioral Tremor.
Dermal: No data available.
LD50 Subcutaneous – rat – 8.300 mg/kg.
Skin corrosion/irritation: No data available.
Serious eye damage/eye irritation: No data available.
Respiratory or skin sensitization: No data available.
Germ cell mutagenicity: No data available.
Reproductive toxicity: No data available.
Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure: No data available.
Specific target organ toxicity – repeated exposure: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Carcinogenicity
Contains a radioactive isotope that may produce cancer and genetic mutation.
IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible, or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
NTP: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP.
OSHA: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA.
Aspiration hazard: No data available.
Additional Information
RTECS: YR3850000
Conjunctivitis, blood disorders, and symptoms may be delayed. To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated. Kidney injury may occur, liver injury may occur, damage to the lungs, blood disorders, and symptoms may be delayed.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity: No data available.
Persistence and degradability: No data available.
Bio-accumulative potential: No data available.
Mobility in soil: No data available.
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment: PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted.
Other adverse effects:
- An environmental hazard cannot be excluded in the event of unprofessional handling or disposal.
- Toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Product: Burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber but exert extra care in igniting as this material is highly flammable. Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn it in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.
Contaminated packaging: Dispose of it as an unused product.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
The U.S. Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR Parts 100-185), the International Air Transportation Association (IATA), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and the International Maritime Organization (IMDG) are all factored into the classification and transport of material.
Proper Shipping Name:
Hazard Class:
UN/ID Number: To be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Special Information:
Packing Group:
The classification of substances with multiple hazards must be determined following the criteria presented in the regulations mentioned above. Due to the various quantities and combinations of materials being shipped at one time, the information above must be determined based on the characteristics of the specific shipment.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
SARA 302 Components: No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III, Section 302.
SARA 313 Components: This material does not contain any chemical components with known CAS numbers that exceed the threshold (DeMinimis) reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313.
SARA 311/312 Hazards: Reactivity Hazard, Acute Health Hazard, Chronic Health Hazard.
Massachusetts Right to Know Components:
Bis(nitrato-O)dioxouranium hexahydrate
CAS-No. 13520-83-7
Revision Date 1994-04-01
Pennsylvania Right to Know Components:
Bis(nitrato-O)dioxouranium hexahydrate
CAS-No. 13520-83-7
Revision Date 1994-04-01
New Jersey Right to Know Components:
Bis(nitrato-O)dioxouranium hexahydrate
CAS-No.13520-83-7
Revision Date 1994-04-01
California Prop. 65 Components: This product does not contain any chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or any other reproductive harm.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3.
Acute toxicity.
Acute aquatic toxicity.
Chronic aquatic toxicity.
H272 May intensify fire, oxidizer.
H300 Fatal if swallowed.
H300 + H330 Fatal if swallowed or if inhaled.
H330 Fatal if inhaled.
H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
H401 Toxic to aquatic life.
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
HMIS Rating
Health hazard: 3
Chronic Health Hazard: *
Flammability: 0
Physical Hazard 3
NFPA Rating
Health hazard: 3
Fire Hazard: 0
Reactivity Hazard: 3
Special hazard. I: OX
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Revision Date: 06/11/2024
