1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE AND COMPANY INFORMATION

Product Name: Thorium Bismuthide

Synonyms: Bismuth, compound with thorium (2:1)

Formula: ThBi₂

Structure:

Supplier

IBI Labs

3495 N. Dixie Hwy. Unit # 8

Boca Raton, FL 33431

Tel: 561-826-0061 Fax: 561-892-8450

Emergency Telephone Numbers

INFOTRAC

USA & Canada contact number: 1-800-535-5053

International contact number: 1-352-323-3500

2. REGISTRY NUMBERS, PROPERTIES, AND INVENTORY

• Formula: ThBi₂
• Formula Mass: 650
• CAS RN: [12409-39-1]
• NIH PubChem CID: 6337015
• EC (EINECS/ELINCS): 235-648-5
• UN (DOT): 2910
• Beilstein/Gmelin: 310060 (G)
• Canada DSL/NDSL: NDSL
• US TSCA: Listed
• Korea ECL: Listed
• Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions

3. HAZARDS AND PROTECTION

Storage:

• Secure and label the area and keep it in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder.
• Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources, and untrained individuals.
• Protect containers and cylinders from physical damage.

Handling:

• All chemicals should be considered hazardous and direct physical contact must be avoided.
• Use appropriate, approved safety equipment.
• Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container.
• Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood.

Protection: Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing, and goggles.

Respirators: Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Small spills and leaks:

• Do not touch damaged packages or spilled material.
• Cover liquid spill with sand, earth, or other noncombustible absorbent material.
• Cover the powder spill with a plastic sheet or tarp to minimize spreading.
• Contact the radiation safety officer.

4. FIREFIGHTING

The presence of radioactive material will not influence the fire control processes and the selection of techniques.

• Small Fires: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray, or regular foam.
• Large Fires: Water spray, fog (flooding amounts).

Fire Potential: May burn but does not ignite rapidly.

5. HEALTH

Exposure Effects

Ingestion, Skin and Eyes: See Inhalation.

Inhalation:

• There is minimal risk if the packaging remains intact.
• Package damage can result in a measurable release of radiation, but the risk is still low.

First Aid

Inhalation:

• Apply artificial respiration if the patient is not breathing.
• Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.
• See Ingestion.

Skin and Eyes:

• Immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.
• See Ingestion.

Ingestion:

• Medical problems take priority over radiological concerns.
• Use first aid treatment according to the nature of the injury.
• Do not delay the care and transport of a seriously injured person.

Exposure Controls

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.

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.

6. TRANSPORTATION

UN Number: 2910

Response Guide: 161

Hazard Class: 7

USCG CHRIS Code: RAD

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.

7. OTHER INFORMATION

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IBI Labs requires that those who receive their materials comply with 29 CFR 1910.1200(h), which mandates that employers provide employees with effective information and training about hazardous chemicals in their workplace.

The contents of this document are believed to be accurate as of the date of revision and are provided in good faith. However, it is recommended that recipients use this information as supplementary and exercise caution and judgment regarding its accuracy and suitability. Please note that IBI Labs cannot be held responsible for any damage, direct or indirect, that occurs because of using the information provided in this Safety Data Sheet.

IBI Labs makes no warranties, expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. This information is provided without warranty, and any use of the product that does not conform to this Safety Data Sheet, or that is used in combination with any other product or process, is the user’s responsibility.

Revision Date: 06/26/2024