URANIUM HEXAFLUORIDE | ICSC: 1250 (June 2011) |
Uranium fluoride |
CAS #: 7783-81-5 |
UN #: 2978 |
EC Number: 232-028-6 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. | NO water. Use powder, carbon dioxide. |
AVOID ALL CONTACT! PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR! | |||
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SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | Cough. Burning sensation. Shortness of breath. Laboured breathing. | Use closed system, ventilation and breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Refer immediately for medical attention. |
Skin | Redness. Pain. Serious skin burns. | Protective gloves. Protective clothing. | First rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, then remove contaminated clothes and rinse again. Wear protective gloves when administering first aid. Apply calcium gluconate to the burn areas. Refer immediately for medical attention. |
Eyes | Pain. Severe deep burns. | Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection. | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. |
Ingestion | Burns in mouth and throat. Sore throat. Abdominal pain. Shock or collapse. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating. | Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer immediately for medical attention. |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Vacuum with specialist equipment (See Notes) or carefully sweep into dry or sealable containers. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. |
According to UN GHS Criteria DANGER
May be corrosive to metalsCauses severe skin burns and eye damage Causes damage to respiratory tract Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Store only in original container. Separated from acids and organic compounds. Dry. Well closed. Keep in a well-ventilated room. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. | |
PACKAGING | |
Unbreakable packaging. Put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container. Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. |
URANIUM HEXAFLUORIDE | ICSC: 1250 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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Formula: UF6 |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
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Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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TLV: (as U): 0.2 mg/m3, as TWA; 0.6 mg/m3 as STEL; A1 (confirmed human carcinogen); BEI issued |
ENVIRONMENT |
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NOTES |
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The health effects on this card apply to uranium hexafluoride of low radiologic activity. NEVER use a domestic-type vacuum cleaner to vacuum the substance, only use specialist equipment. The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest and medical observation are therefore essential. Immediate administration of an appropriate inhalation therapy by a doctor, or by an authorized person, should be considered. Do NOT take working clothes home. Shipping name: UN 2978: radioactive material, uranium hexafluoride, non fissile or fissile-excepted; UN 2977: radioactive material, uranium hexafluoride, fissile. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification Symbol: T+, N; R: 26/28-33-51/53; S: (1/2)-20/21-45-61; Note: A |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations