1. IDENTIFICATION

Name: Thorium Fluoride

Synonyms: Thorium tetrafluoride

Formula: ThF₄

CAS RN: [13709-59-6]

Supplier

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Emergency Telephone Numbers

INFOTRAC

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

International contact number: 1-352-323-3500

Properties

• Molecular Formula: F4Th
• Molecular Weight: 308.03
• Appearance: White powder
• Density, g/cm³: 6,32 g/cm³
• Melting Point, °C: >900°C
• Boiling Point, °C: 1680°C
• Reactions: Hygroscopic
• Physical State: Solid
• Vapor Pressure: < 0.0000001 kPa at 25 °C

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Physical hazards: Not classified.

Health hazards: Not classified.

Environmental hazards: Not classified.

OSHA-defined hazards: Not classified.

Label Elements

Signal word: Warning

Hazard Statements

• Causes serious eye irritation.
• Causes skin irritation.
• May cause respiratory irritation.
• May cause harm to breast-fed children.
• May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
• Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.

Precautionary Statements

Prevention:

• Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
• Do not breathe dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
• Avoid contact during pregnancy and while nursing.
• Wash thoroughly after handling.
• Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product.
• Wear eye protection/face protection.
• Wear protective gloves.
• Use personal protective equipment as required.
• Observe good industrial hygiene practices.

Response:

• Skin contact: Wash with plenty of water.
• If inhaled: Remove the person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Get medical assistance if you feel unwell.
• If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists, get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Wash hands after handling.
• If exposed or concerned: Get medical attention. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell.
• If skin irritation occurs: Get medical attention.

Storage:

• Store in a well-ventilated place.
• Keep the container tightly closed.
• Store away from incompatible materials.

Disposal:

• Dispose of waste and residues following local authority requirements.
• Dispose of contents/container (following related regulations).

Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)

Radioactive.

Radioactive materials must be handled by qualified personnel in compliance with regulations established by the authorized government agency for the licensing of this radionuclide.

3. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Substances

Chemical Name          %          Common Name and Synonyms     CAS Number

Thorium Fluoride        100       Thorium tetrafluoride                    13709-59-6100

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation:

• Move to fresh air.
• Notify radiation safety personnel immediately.
• Call a physician if symptoms develop or persist.
• The amount of material inhaled should be assessed and documented.

Skin contact:

• Remove contaminated clothing immediately and wash the skin with soap and water.
• Do not abrade skin.
• Always blot dry.
• Notify radiation safety personnel.
• Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists.

Eye contact:

• Rinse with water.
• Remove contact lenses, if present, and easy to do.
• Notify radiation safety personnel.
• Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists.

Ingestion:

• Notify radiation safety personnel immediately.
• Rinse mouth.
• Get medical attention if symptoms occur.

Most Important Symptoms and Effects

• Severe eye irritation.
• Symptoms may include stinging, tearing, redness, swelling, and blurred vision.
• May cause respiratory and skin irritation.

General information:

• Treat symptomatically.
• Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the materials involved and take precautions to protect themselves.

5. FIREFIGHTING

Suitable extinguishing media:

• Water fog. Foam.
• Dry chemical powder.
• Carbon dioxide (CO2).
• Use fire-extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding materials.

Unsuitable extinguishing media:

• Do not use a water jet as a fire extinguisher, as it will spread the fire.
• Use fire-extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding materials.

Specific hazards may arise from the chemical, including the formation of hazardous gases during a fire.

Special protective equipment and precautions for firefighters: Wear full protective clothing, including a helmet, self-contained positive pressure or pressure demand breathing apparatus, protective clothing, and face mask.

Firefighting equipment and instructions: Move containers from the fire area if you can do so without risk.

Specific methods: Use standard firefighting procedures and consider the hazards of other involved materials.

General fire hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards were noted.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment, and emergency procedures:

• Keep unnecessary personnel away.
• Avoid contact with spilled material.
• For personal protection, see section 8 of the SDS.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning:

• Collect and dispose of spillage as indicated in section 13 of the SDS.
• In the event of a spill or accidental release, notify relevant authorities following all applicable regulations.
• Clean up following all applicable regulations.
• Stop the flow of material if this is without risk.
• Following product recovery, flush the area with water.

Environmental precautions: Avoid discharge into drains, water courses, or onto the ground.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for Safe Handling

• Obtain special instructions before use.
• Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
• Avoid all personal contact.
• Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
• Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing.
• Avoid prolonged exposure.
• When using, do not eat, drink, or smoke.
• Use personal protective equipment as required.
• Wash thoroughly after handling.
• Avoid release to the environment.

Conditions for Safe Storage, Including Any Incompatibilities

Store locked up:

• Store in a place accessible by authorized persons only.
• Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.
• Store in the original tightly closed container.
• Keep the container tightly closed.
• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from incompatible materials (see Section 10 of the SDS).
• Store following local, regional, national, and international regulations.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONNEL PROTECTION

Control parameters: Follow standard monitoring procedures.

Eye and face protection: Wear safety glasses with side shields (goggles).

Skin protection:     

• Wear appropriate chemical-resistant gloves.
• Rubber gloves.
• Wear suitable protective clothing.
• Lab coat.

Respiratory protection: In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.

Thermal hazards: Wear appropriate thermal protective clothing, when necessary.

General hygiene considerations:

• No smoking, eating, or drinking should be allowed where radioactive materials are handled or stored.
• When using, do not eat, drink, or smoke.
• Always observe good personal hygiene measures, such as washing after handling the material and before eating, drinking, or smoking. 
• Routinely wash work clothing and protective equipment to remove contaminants.

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.

9. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity: The product is stable and non-reactive under normal conditions of use, storage, and transport.

Chemical stability: Stable; however, may decompose if heated.

Possibility of hazardous reactions: No dangerous reaction is known under conditions of normal use.

Conditions to avoid: Contact with incompatible materials.

Incompatible materials: Strong oxidizing agents.

Hazardous decomposition products: There are no known hazardous decomposition products.

10. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Inhalation: This may irritate the respiratory system. Prolonged inhalation may be harmful.

Skin contact: Causes skin irritation.

Eye contact: Causes serious eye irritation.

Ingestion: Due to lack of data classification is not possible.

Symptoms related to the physical, chemical, and toxicological characteristics: Irritant effects.

Information on Toxicological Effects

Acute toxicity: This may cause respiratory irritation.

Skin corrosion/irritation: Causes skin irritation.

Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Causes serious eye irritation.

Respiratory or Skin Sensitization

Respiratory sensitization: Due to a lack of data classification is not possible.

Skin sensitization: Due to a lack of data classification is not possible.

Germ cell mutagenicity: Due to lack of data classification is not possible.

Carcinogenicity                                                      

This product is not classified as a carcinogen by IARC, ACGIH, NTP, or OSHA.

IARC Monographs. Overall Evaluation of Carcinogenicity

Thorium Fluoride (CAS 13709-59-6) is not classifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans US OSHA Specifically Regulated Substances (29 CFR 1910.1001-1050)

Not listed.

Reproductive Toxicity                                               

• May cause harm to breastfed babies.
• Suspected of harming fertility or the unborn child.

Specific Target Organ Toxicity Single Exposure

Respiratory tract irritation.

Specific target organ toxicity-repeated exposure: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Aspiration hazard: Classification is not possible due to insufficient data.

Chronic effects: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Prolonged inhalation may be harmful.

Further information: This product has no known adverse effect on human health.

11. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity: This product contains a substance that poses a risk of causing harmful effects to the environment.

Persistence and degradability: No data is available on the degradability of this product.

Bio-accumulative potential: No data available.

Mobility in soil: No data available.

Other adverse effects: No other adverse environmental effects (e.g., ozone depletion, photochemical ozone creation

potential, endocrine disruption, global warming potential) are expected from this component.

12. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Disposal instructions:

• Collect and reclaim or dispose of sealed containers at licensed waste disposal sites.
• Radioactive waste must be handled following procedures established by your Radiation Safety Officer, NRC, and other applicable regulations.

Local disposal regulations: Please ensure that you dispose of it in compliance with all regulations.

Hazardous waste code: The waste code should be assigned in discussion between the user, the producer, and the waste disposal company.

Waste from residues and unused products: 

• Empty containers or liners may retain some product residues.
• This material and its container must be disposed of safely (see disposal instructions).
• Dispose of following local regulations.

Contaminated packaging:

• Since emptied containers may retain product residue, follow label warnings even after the container is emptied.
• Empty containers should be taken to an approved waste handling site for recycling or disposal.

13. 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.

14. REGULATORY INFORMATION

US federal regulations: CERCLA/SARA Hazardous Substances – Not applicable.

All components are on the U.S. EPA TSCA Inventory List.

This product is a “Hazardous Chemical” as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.

TSCA Section 12(b) Export Notification (40 CFR 707, Subpt. D)

Not regulated.

CERCLA Hazardous Substance List (40 CFR 302.4)

Not listed

US OSHA Specifically Regulated Substances (29 CFR 1910.1001-1050)

Not listed.

Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA)

Hazard categories                                  Immediate Hazard – No

Delayed Hazard – No

Fire Hazard – No

Pressure Hazard – No

Reactivity Hazard – No

SARA 302 Extremely hazardous substance

Not listed.

SARA 311/312 Hazardous Yes

chemical

SARA 313 (TRI reporting)

Not regulated.

Other Federal Regulations

Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 112 Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) List

Not regulated.

Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 112(r) Accidental Release Prevention (40 CFR 68.130)

Not regulated.

Safe Drinking Water Act4.0 mg/l

(SDWA)4.0 mg/l

US state regulations: California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65). This material is not known to contain any chemicals currently listed as carcinogens or reproductive toxins.

US – New Jersey RTK – Substances: Listed substance

Thorium Fluoride (CAS 13709-59-6)

1. California Controlled Substances. CA Department of Justice (California Health and Safety Code Section 11100)

Not listed.

1. Massachusetts RTK – Substance List

Not regulated.

1. New Jersey Worker and Community Right-to-Know Act

Not regulated.

1. Pennsylvania RTK – Hazardous Substances

Thorium Fluoride (CAS 13709-59-6)

1. Pennsylvania Worker and Community Right-to-Know Law

Thorium Fluoride (CAS 13709-59-6)

1. Rhode Island RTK

Not regulated.

1. California Proposition 65

California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65): This material is not known to contain

any chemicals currently listed as carcinogens or reproductive toxins.

15. OTHER INFORMATION

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: 07/01/2024