Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: URANIUM DUST CAN RESULT IN
RADIATION DOSE TO LUNG &/OR KIDNEY UPSET DUE TO CHEMICAL TOXICITY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: URANIUM DUST CAN RESULT IN
RADIATION DOSE TO LUNG &/OR KIDNEY UPSET DUE TO CHEMICAL TOXICITY.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR & SHOWER. OBTAIN MEDICAL
ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
===================== 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:PYROPHORIC IN FINELY DIVIDED STATE AS A
RESULT OF MACHINING OR GRINDING OPERATIONS.AUTOIGNITION TEMP: 1472F
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA/CSA APPROVED RESPIRATORS
Ventilation:ADEQUATE GENERAL & LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:AS REQUIRED
Work Hygienic Practices:IN SOLID FORM: WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING BARE
METALS, NORMAL INDUSTRIAL HANDLING & HYGIENE
Supplemental Safety and Health
Waste Disposal Methods:PLACE IN SEALABLE CONTAINER (METAL, WOOD, ETC).
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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