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Material Safety Data Sheet
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1 Identification of substance:
Product details:
Product name: Uranium turnings
2 Composition/Data on components:
Chemical characterization:
Description: (CAS#)
Uranium (CAS# 7440-61-1), 100%
Identification number(s):
EINECS Number: 231-170-6
EU Number: 092-001-00-8

3 Hazards identification
Hazard description:

T+ Very toxic
F Highly flammable

Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and
environment
R 17 Spontaneously flammable in air.
R 26/28 Very toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.
R 33 Danger of cumulative effects.
R 53 May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.
Classification system
HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)
(Hazardous Materials Identification System)
HEALTH 2 Health (acute effects) = 2
Flammability = 3
FIRE 3
Reactivity = 1
REACTIVITY 1

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Product name: Uranium turnings

4 First aid measures
General information
Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
Remove 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. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep
patient warm.
Seek immediate medical advice.
After skin contact
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Seek immediate medical advice.
After eye contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then
consult a doctor.
After swallowing
Do not induce vomiting; immediately call for medical help.
Seek immediate medical advice.

5 Fire fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing agents
Special powder for metal fires. Do not use water.
For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents Water
Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion
or resulting gases:
In case of fire, the following can be released:
Toxic metal oxide fume
Protective equipment:
Wear self-contained respirator.
Wear fully protective impervious suit.

6 Accidental release measures
Person-related safety precautions:
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Ensure adequate ventilation
Keep away from ignition sources
Measures for environmental protection:
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without
proper governmental permits.
Measures for cleaning/collecting:
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Keep away from ignition sources.
Additional information:
See Section 7 for information on safe handling
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.

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7 Handling and storage
Handling
Information for safe handling:
Handle under dry protective gas.
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.
Open and handle container with care.
Information about protection against explosions and fires:
Keep ignition sources away.
Substance/product is self ignitable.
Storage
Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:
No special requirements.
Information about storage in one common storage facility:
Store away from air.
Store away from halogens.
Further information about storage conditions:
Store under dry inert gas.
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
Store under lock and key and with access restricted to technical
experts or their assistants only.

8 Exposure controls and personal protection
Additional information about design of technical systems:
Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous
chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet
per minute.
Components with limit values that require monitoring at the
workplace:

Uranium (natural), soluble and insoluble compounds, as U
mg/m3
ACGIH TLV 0.2; 0.6-STEL, A1
Belgium TWA 0.2; 0.5-STEL
Denmark TWA 0.2
Finland TWA 0.2
Germany MAK 0.25
Ireland TWA 0.2; 0.6-STEL
Netherlands MAC-TGG 0.2
Norway TWA 0.2
Poland TWA 0.015; 0.12-STEL
Russia 0.015-STEL
Switzerland MAK-W 0.2
United Kingdom TWA 0.2; 0.6-STEL
Additional information: No data
Personal protective equipment
General protective and hygienic measures
The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be
followed.

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Product name: Uranium turnings

Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
Breathing equipment:
Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.
Protection of hands: Impervious gloves
Eye protection:
Safety glasses
Full face protection
Body protection: Protective work clothing.

9 Physical and chemical properties:
General Information
Form: Turnings
Color: Silver grey
Odor: Odorless
Change in condition
Melting point/Melting range: 1132??C (2070??F)
Boiling point/Boiling range: 3818??C (6904??F)
Sublimation temperature /
start: Not determined
Flash point: Not applicable
Ignition temperature: Not determined
Decomposition temperature: Not determined
Auto igniting: Spontaneously flammable in air.
Explosion limits:
Lower: Not determined
Upper: Not determined
Vapor pressure: Not determined
Density at 20??C (68??F): 19.07 g/cm3
Solubility in / Miscibility with
Water: Insoluble

10 Stability and reactivity
Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to
specifications.
Materials to be avoided:
Air
Ammonia
Halogens
Interhalogens
Halocarbons

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Dangerous reactions Spontaneously flammable in air.
Dangerous products of decomposition: Toxic metal oxide fume

11 Toxicological information
Acute toxicity:
Primary irritant effect:
on the skin: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
on the eye: Irritating effect.
Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
Subacute to chronic toxicity:
Uranium compounds may cause skin, eye or lung irritation. Cancers
of the liver, kidney, lymphatic and blood forming tissues are
possible. Necrotic arterial lesions are possible.
Additional toxicological information:
To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this
substance is not fully known.
ACGIH A4: Not classifiable as a human carcinogen: Inadequate data
on which to classify the agent in terms of it's carcinogenicity in
humans and/or animals.

12 Ecological information:
General notes:
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without
proper governmental permits.

13 Disposal considerations
Product:
Recommendation
Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper
disposal.
Not a solid waste by RCRA exclusion, see 40CFR261.4.(a).(4).
See 10CFR part 40 for disposal.
Uncleaned packagings:
Recommendation:
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

14 Transport information
DOT regulations:

Hazard class: 7
Identification number: UN2979
Proper shipping name (technical
name): URANIUM-METAL, PYROPHORIC

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Label 7+4.2
Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border)
UN-Number:
Packaging group: -

15 Regulations
Product related hazard informations:
Hazard symbols:
T+ Very toxic
F Highly flammable
Risk phrases:
17 Spontaneously flammable in air.
26/28 Very toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.
33 Danger of cumulative effects.
53 May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.
Safety phrases:
9 Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
20/21 When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical
advice immediately.
61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special
instructions/Safety data sheets
National regulations
All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical substance
Inventory.
Information about limitation of use:
For use only by technically qualified individuals.
The radioactive content of uranium and uranium containing material
is defined as it's specific activity. The specific activity of
depleted uranium is 0.0000005 curie/gram (18,500 Bq/gram) of
contained uranium. This formula assumes a weight percent of 0.45%
U235.

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