Revision Date 01/19/2023

1. IDENTIFICATION

Product identifier

Name: Uranium Hydride

Formula: UH3

Structure:

CAS RN: [51680-55-8]

NIH PubChem CID: 3743045 (SID)

EC number: 257-246-2

UN (DOT): 2909

Beilstein/Gmelin: 1140438 (G)

Formula Mass: 241.05

Density, g/cm³: 10.98 g/cm³

Supplier

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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. HAZARDS AND PROTECTION

Storage:

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

Handling:

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

Protection: Wear protective gloves, clothing, and goggles.

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

Small spills and leaks:

• Do not touch damaged packages or spilled material.
• If the material spilled is in liquid form, cover it with sand, earth, or other noncombustible absorbent material.
• If the material spilled is in powder form, cover it with a plastic sheet or tarp to minimize spreading.
• Contact the RSO.

Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.

3. FIREFIGHTING

The presence of a radioactive material will not influence the fire control processes and should not influence 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 readily.

4. HEALTH AND EXPOSURE EFFECTS

Ingestion, skin, and eyes: See Inhalation

Inhalation:

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

First Aid

Inhalation:

• Apply artificial respiration if 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 over radiological concerns.
• Use first aid treatment according to the nature of the injury.
• Do not delay care and transport of a seriously injured person.

5. TRANSPORTATION

Un Number: 2909

Hazard Class: 7

USCG CHRIS Code: RAD

6. FURTHER INFORMATION

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