Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:LOW LEVEL RADIATION DOSE CAN RESULT
FROM CONTINUED EXPOSURE. INHALATION: URANIUM DUST CAN RESULT IN
RADIATION DOSE TO LUNG & KIDNEY UPSET DUE TO CHEMICAL TOXICITY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:LOW LEVEL RADIATION DOSE CAN RESULT FROM
CONTINUED EXPOSURE. INHALATION: URANIUM DUST CAN RESULT IN
RADIATION DOSE TO LUNG & KIDNEY UPSET DUE TO CHEMICAL TOXICITY.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE PERSON TO PREVENT FURTHER EXPOSURE &
SHOWER. RECOMMEND USE OF RESPIRATORS FOR EXPOSURE TO AIRBORNE DUST.
OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:USE METAL-X TYPE EXTINGUISHER, DRY SAND OR SLAG
Fire Fighting Procedures:DON'T USE WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PHYROPHORIC IN FINELY DIVIDED STATE AS A
RESULT OF MACHINING OR GRINDING OPERATIONS.
Spill Release Procedures:SIGNIFICANT ONLY IF FINELY DIVIDED. CLEAN UP
TO MINIMIZE DUSTING. SURVEY FOR ALPHA RADIOACTIVITY.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING BARE METAL.
NORMAL INUDSTRIAL HANDLING & HYGIENE. AVOID INHALATION. DON'T USE
WATER ON FIRES.
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA/CSA APPROVED RESPIRATORS FOR DUSTS
CAUSED BY FIRES. NOT REQUIRED FOR INTENDED USE.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL/LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:OPTIONAL
Eye Protection:NORMAL INDUSTRIAL SAFETY
Work Hygienic Practices:NORMAL INDUSTRIAL HANDLING & HYGIENE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
Waste Disposal Methods:PLACE IN SEALABLE CONTAINER (METAL, WOOD, ETC.)
RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL, LOW SPECIFIC ACTIVITY (LSA). RADIOACTIVE
MATERIAL CLASS 7.
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