1. IDENTIFICATION

Name: Thorium Chloride

Synonyms: Thorium Tetrachloride, Tetrachlorothorium

CAS RN: [10026-89-1]

EC number: 233-056-1

Supplier

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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. 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.

Information concerning hazards for humans and the environment: Not Applicable.

Label Elements

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

Code letter and hazard designation of product: Very toxic

Risk phrases:

• Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.
• The danger of cumulative effects.

Safety phrases:

• Keep away from living quarters.
• Keep the 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
• Appearance: Colorless, or grey-white crystalline
• Molecular Formula: Cl4Th
• Molecular Weight: 373.849
• Odor: Acetone-like
• Solubility: Soluble in water and alcohol
• Density, g/cm³: 4.59 g/cm³
• Melting Point, °C: 770°C
• Boiling Point, °C: 921°C.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

General information:

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

After inhalation:

• Supply fresh air or oxygen.
• In case of unconsciousness, place the patient stably inside the position for transportation.

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

After eye contact: Rinse the opened eye for several minutes under running water.

After swallowing: Do not induce vomiting.

5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media:

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

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

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

Environmental precautions: Do not allow to enter sewers, surface, or groundwater.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:

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

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling

Precautions for safe handling:

• Thorough dedusting.
• Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
• Open and handle the receptacle with care.

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

Storage

• Keep the receptacle tightly sealed.
• Specific end use(s): No further relevant information is available.

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 a basis.

Exposure Controls

• 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.

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.

Breathing equipment

• In case of brief exposure or low pollution, use a respiratory filter device.
• In case of intensive or longer exposure, use a 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 for the glove material can be given for the product, the preparation, and the chemical mixture.
• Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion, and the degradation
• Material of gloves: The selection of appropriate gloves depends on the material, while the quality standards may vary among manufacturers.
• Penetration time of glove material: The exact break-through time must be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and must be observed.

Eye protection: Not required.

Clothing: Employees handling radioactive substances should wear disposable overgarments, including head and foot coverings. These garments are also recommended even if the employee uses a “glove box” containment system. Certain clothing fibers may be useful in dosimetry so clothing should be kept.

9. REACTIVITY

Chemical Stability

Hygroscopic; partially volatile; crystallizes with variable water of crystallization.

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

Possibility of hazardous reactions: No dangerous reactions are known.

Hazardous decomposition products: No dangerous decomposition products are known.

10. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute Toxicity

Primary irritant effect:

• Skin: No irritant effect.
• Eyes: 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

General notes:

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

12. WASTE TREATMENT METHODS

Disposal Recommendations

Waste from residues/unused products: Waste disposal must follow appropriate Federal, State, and local regulations. If unaltered, this product 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 dangerous.

• Do not dispose of this item with household garbage.
• Do not allow the product to reach the sewage system.

Uncleaned packaging:

• Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
• Recommended cleansing agent: Water, if necessary, with cleansing agents.

Contaminated packaging: Do not reuse empty containers and dispose of them as unused products.

13. TRANSPORTATION

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.

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

Sara

Section 355 (extremely hazardous substances): The 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 following directives on hazardous materials.

Hazard symbols: Very toxic

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 (a division of the American Chemical Society).

NFPA: National Fire Protection Association (USA).

HMIS: Hazardous Materials Identification System (USA).

Further Information

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Revision Date: 06/28/2024