Revision Date: 01/24/2023

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE, PREPARATION AND COMPANY INFORMATION

Name: Uranyl Acetylacetonate

Synonyms: Uranium (VI) bis(acetylacetonato)oxide, 99%

CAS RN: [18039-69-5]

Formula: UO₂(CH₃COCH=C(O)CH3)₂

EINECS Number: None

Chemical Family: Metal beta-diketone complexes.

ACGIH (TWA): 0.2mg/m3 (as U)

Percent: 100

OSHA (PEL): 0.25mg/m3 (as insoluble U)

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

Other Identifiers

Use and Restriction: This material is prepared for use at analytic laboratories, which routinely handle uranium.

• Molecular Formula: C10H14O6U
• Molecular Weight: 468.248
• Appearance: Crystals
• Stability: Air and moisture stable
• Hazardous Polymerization: No hazardous polymerization
• Incompatibility: Strong oxidizing agents
• Decomposition Products: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, organic vapors, and metal oxides and carbonate

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Emergency overview:

• Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.
• Irritating to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract.
• May cause cancer.

Primary routes of exposure: Causes slight to mild irritation of the eyes.

Eye and skin contact: Causes light to mild irritation to the eyes and skin.

Inhalation:

• Toxic by inhalation.
• Irritating to the nose, mucous membranes, and respiratory tract.

Ingestion: Toxic if swallowed.

Acute health effects:

• Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.
• Irritating to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract.

Chronic health effects:

• Prolonged exposure to dust at above regulatory levels may increase likelihood of radiation induced diseases because of alpha emission and radon gas.
• May increase risk of cancer of the skin and lymphatic system.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Eye exposure:

• Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes.
• A patient may need assistance in keeping their eye lids open.
• Get immediate medical attention.

Skin Exposure:

• Wash the affected area with water.
• Remove contaminated clothes if necessary.
• Seek medical assistance if irritation persists.

Inhalation:

• Remove the patient to fresh air.
• Closely monitor the patient for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain.
• Seek immediate medical assistance.

Ingestion:

• Seek medical attention immediately.
• Keep the patient calm.
• Give the patient water (only if conscious).
• Induce vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.

5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Flash point: Not applicable.

Autoignition temperature: None.

Explosion limits: None.

Extinguishing medium: Not applicable.

Special firefighting procedures:

• Non-flammable.
• No special firefighting procedures.

Hazardous combustion and decomposition products: No hazardous combustion or decomposition products.

Unusual fire or explosion hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.

6. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Store in a tightly sealed container.

Spill and leak procedures: Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite or sodium carbonate and swept up.

Disposal: Dispose of according to local, state, and federal regulations.

7. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

Eye protection: Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.

Skin protection: Wear protective clothing and gloves.

Ventilation: Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.

Respirator: If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.

8. TRANSPORTATION

Shipping Name (CFR & IATA): Radioactive material, excepted package-limited quantity of material.

Hazard Class (CFR & IATA): 7

Additional Hazard Class (CFR): Not available.

Packaging Group (CFR & IATA): Not available.

UN ID Number (CFR & IATA): UN2910

Additional Hazard Class: See Sub. Sec. 10.5

9. REGULATORY INFORMATION

TSCA: Listed in the TSCA inventory.

SARA (Title 313): Title compound not listed.

Second and Third Ingredients: None.

10. OTHER INFORMATION

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