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Material Safety Data Sheet

SPI # 02545-AA, 02545-AB Uranyl Formate Monohydrate

Section 1: Identification

Date Effective...........  January 13, 2006
                          (most recent revision)


Chemical Name............ Uranyl formate



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Product or Trade Name....  SPI # 02545-AA, 02545-AB Uranyl formate

Section 2: Composition/Information on Ingredient


Substance Name:  Uranyl formate

CAS # 16984-59-1 

SARA 313

Formula UO₂(CHO₂)₂.H₂O
Chemical Family:   Radioactive material

Section 3: Hazards Identification


EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Highly Toxic (USA) Very Toxic (EU). Dangerous for the environment.

Very toxic by inhalation and if swallowed. Danger of cumulative effects. 
Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic 
environment. Radioactive material. Target organ(s): Liver. Kidneys. 

California:  Prop. 65 carcinogen.

HMIS RATING:  HEALTH: 3*

FLAMMABILITY: 0

REACTIVITY: 0

NFPA RATING:  HEALTH: 3   FLAMMABILITY: 0   REACTIVITY: 0

*additional chronic hazards present.

For additional information on toxicity, please refer to Section 11.

Section 4: First Aid Measures


ORAL EXPOSURE
If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. 
Call a physician.

INHALATION EXPOSURE
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If breathing becomes difficult, 
call a physician.

DERMAL EXPOSURE
In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and 
copious amounts of water.

EYE EXPOSURE
In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 
15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers. 
Call a physician.

Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures


FLASH POINT N/A

AUTOIGNITION TEMP N/A

FLAMMABILITY N/A

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA

Suitable: Water spray. Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropriate foam.


FIREFIGHTING
Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective 
clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. Specific Hazard(s): Emits 
toxic-fumes under fire conditions.

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures


PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED IN CASE OF LEAK OR SPILL
Handle as a radioactive spill.


PROCEDURE(S) OF PERSONAL PRECAUTION(S)
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, rubber boots, and heavy rubber gloves.


METHODS FOR CLEANING UP
Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust. 
Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.

Section 7: Handling And Storage


HANDLING
User Exposure: Avoid inhalation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, 
and clothing. Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure.

STORAGE
Suitable: Keep tightly closed. Store in a cool dry place.

Section 8: Exposure Controls/PPE


ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Safety shower and eye bath. Use only in a chemical fume hood. 

WORK PRACTICES
Use with adequate ventilation.


PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Respiratory: Government approved respirator.

Hand: Compatible chemical-resistant gloves. 

Eye: Chemical safety goggles.


GENERAL HYGIENE MEASURES
Wash thoroughly after handling.


EXPOSURE LIMITS, RTECS

Country      Source              Type            Value

USA          MSHA Standard-air   TWA            0.2 MG (U/M3

US           OSHA. PEL 8H        TWA            0.05 MG(U)/M3

Section 9: Stability and Reactivity


Appearance Physical State: Solid
Color: Yellow
Form: Fine crystals (free flowing powder)

Molecular Weight 378.08 AMU

pH N/A

BP/BP Range N/A
MP/MP Range decomposes 110 OC

Freezing Point N/A
Vapor Pressure N/A
Vapor Density N/A
Saturated Vapor Conc. N/A
Bulk Density N/A
Odor Threshold N/A
Volatile% N/A
VOC Content N/A
Water Content N/A
Solvent Content N/A
Evaporation Rate N/A
Viscosity N/A
Surface Tension N/A
Partition Coefficient N/A

Decomposition Temp. 110° C

Flash Point N/A
Explosion Limits N/A
Flammability N/A


STORAGE
Suitable: Keep tightly closed. Store in a cool dry place.

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity


STABILITY
Stable: Stable.


IBI – URANYL FORMATE MONO HYDRATE
Conditions to Avoid: Protect from moisture.
Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidizing agents.


HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide,
Uranium oxides, Formic Acid.


HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur

Section 11: Toxicological Information


ROUTE OF EXPOSURE
Skin Contact: May cause skin irritation.
Skin Absorption: May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. 
Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation.
Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. Material may be irritating to 
mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Ingestion: May be harmful 
if swallowed.


TARGET ORGAN(S) OR SYSTEM(S)
Kidneys. Liver. Lungs.


SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
Exposure may cause: Conjunctivitis. Blood effects. Symptoms
may be delayed. To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, 
and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.


TOXICITY DATA
Intraperitoneal

Mouse

24 MG/KG

LD₅₀ 


CHRONIC EXPOSURE - CARCINOGEN
Result: Contains a radioactive isotope which may produce
cancer and genetic mutation.

Section 12: Ecological Information


No data available.

Section 13: Disposal Considerations

 

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF DISPOSAL OF SUBSTANCE OR PREPARATION 
Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this 
material. Dispose of spilled material as radioactive waste. Consult local, 
state, and federal regulations on the disposal of radioactive waste. Observe 
all federal, state, and local environmental regulations.

Section 14: Transport Information


Proper Shipping Name: Radioactive material, excepted package-limited quantity of 
    material
UN#: 2910
Class: 7
Packing Group: None
Hazard Label: None
SPI Supplies:  Uranyl Formate Mono Hydrate


IATA
Proper Shipping Name: Radioactive material, excepted package, limited 
quantity of material.

IATA UN Number: 2910
Hazard Class: 7

Section 15: Regulatory Information



EU DIRECTIVES CLASSIFICATION
Symbol of Danger: T+ N


Indication of Danger: Very toxic. Dangerous for the environment.
R: 26/28 33 51/53
Risk Statements: Very toxic by inhalation and if swallowed. Danger of cumulative 
effects. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the 
aquatic environment.

S: 20/21 45 61
Safety Statements: When using, do not eat, drink, or smoke. In case of accident 
or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where 
possible). Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety
data sheets.


US CLASSIFICATION AND LABEL TEXT
Indication of Danger: Highly Toxic (USA) Very Toxic (EU). Dangerous for the
environment.

Risk Statements: Very toxic by inhalation and if swallowed. Danger of cumulative
effects. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the
aquatic environment.

Safety Statements: When using, do not eat, drink, or smoke. In case of accident or
if you feel unwell, seek medical advice, immediately (show the label where
possible). Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety
data sheets.

US Statements: Radioactive material. Target organ(s): Liver. Kidneys. Calif. 
Prop. 65 carcinogen.


UNITED STATES REGULATORY INFORMATION
SARA LISTED: No
TSCA INVENTORY ITEM: Yes


UNITED STATES - STATE REGULATORY INFORMATION


CALIFORNIA PROP - 65
California Prop - 65: This product is or contains chemicals) known to the state of 
California to cause cancer.


CANADA REGULATORY INFORMATION
WHMIS Classification: This product has been classified in accordance with the 
hazard criteria of the CPR, and the MSDS contains all the information required 
by the CPR.

DSL: Yes
NDSL: No

Section 16: Other Information

If this product should be used in ways that are outside of the intended applications in scanning electron microscope laboratories, and if it is going to be formulated into some other system, so that it becomes just another component of that other system, read the MSDS sheets for the other components before blending as the resulting mixture may have the hazards of all of its parts.

Disclaimer of Liability: The information and recommendations set forth above are taken from sources believed to be accurate as of the date hereof, however SPI Supplies and Structure Probe, Inc. make no warranty with respect to the accuracy of the information or the suitability of the recommendations, and assume no liability to any user thereof. The information contained in this sheet does not constitute a hazard assessment and should not be used in place of the user's own assessment of work place risks as required by other health and safety legislation.

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