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 ingested.
- The danger of cumulative effects.
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:
- Very toxic by inhalation and if ingested.
- 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.
- 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): The product is not flammable.
- Reactions: When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes.
- Danger of explosion: The 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 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, and call for a 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 ingesting:
- 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 is available.
Advice for firefighters: Must use a 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 of contaminated material as waste according to item 12.
- Ensure adequate ventilation.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Precautions for safe handling:
- Thorough de-dusting ensures good ventilation at the workplace.
- Open and handle the receptacle with care.
Information about protection against explosions and fires: Keep respiratory protective devices 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 the 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 valid during the creation were used as a 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 a respiratory filter device.
- In case of intensive or longer exposure use a respiratory protective device 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 substance, and the preparation.
- Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion, and the degradation
- The selection of suitable gloves does not only depend on the material but also further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
- The manufacturer of the protective gloves must find out the exact breakthrough time and must 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 are known.
Conditions to avoid: No further relevant information is available.
Incompatible materials: No further relevant information is available.
Hazardous decomposition products: No dangerous decomposition products are 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 is available.
Persistence and biodegradability: No further relevant information is available.
- Behavior in environmental systems
Bio accumulative potential: No further relevant information available.37.0.
Mobility in soil: No further relevant information is available.
- Additional 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.
Results of PBT and vPvB Assessment
PBT: Not applicable.
vPvB: Not applicable.
Other adverse effects: No further relevant information is available.
12. WASTE TREATMENT METHODS
Recommendations: Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow the product to reach the 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
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 FOR THE SUBSTANCE OR THE 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
Risk phrases:
- Very toxic by inhalation and if ingested.
- 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.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)
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Revision Date: 04/24/2024
