=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:MA 3234-A
NIIN:00-906-2149
MSDS Number: CFKYG
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:COMMUNICATIONS & POWER IND INC/BEVERLY MICROWAVE D
Address:150 SOHIER RD
City:BEVERLY
State:MA
ZIP:01915-1018
Country:US
Info Phone Num:508-922-6000   EXT.285 / FAX 2736
Emergency Phone Num:508-922-6000
Preparer's Name:FRANK E. TROJAN
CAGE:JO786
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:COMMUNICATIONS & POWER IND INC/BEVERLY MICROWAVE D
Address:150 SOHIER RD
City:BEVERLY
State:MA
ZIP:01915-1018
Country:US
Phone:978-922-6000   EXT.285 / FAX 2736
CAGE:JO786
Company:COMMUNICATIONS AND POWER INDUSTRIES INC
Address:150 SOHIER RD
City:BEVERLY
State:MA
ZIP:01915-5595
Country:US
Phone:978-922-6000  EXT.285
CAGE:88236
Company:M/A-COM INC
Address:1011 PAWTUCKET BLVD
Box:3295
City:LOWELL
State:MA
ZIP:01853-3295
Country:US
Phone:617-272-3000 (DAYTIME ONLY)
CAGE:96341

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:COBALT (60) RADIOISOTOPE
Fraction by Wt: <1%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT RELEVANT
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE AND CHRONIC- PRODUCT IS AN
    ARTICLE. IT IS A RECEIVER PROTECTOR TUBE WHICH CONTAINS A SMALL
    AMOUNT OF COBALT 60. THE TUBE IS SEALED AND NORMAL HANDLING WILL
    PRESENT NO RADIATION PROBLEMS. IF MATE RIAL COMES IN CONTACT WITH
    SKIN, MAY CAUSE BURNS. OVEREXPOSURE MAY CAUSE NAUSEA, VOMITING,
    DIARRHEA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CAUTION! CONTAINS RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL.
    MAY CAUSE CANCER.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE IN NORMAL HANDLING CONDITION. IF MATERIAL
    COMES IN CONTCT WITH SKIN, MAY CAUSE BURNS. INGESTION MAY CAUSE
    NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIARRHEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:HEALING OF DAMAGED TISSUES MAY BE
    PROLONGED.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:IF CONTACTED: CALL PHYSICIAN IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST.
    EYE:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN.
    CALL PHYSICIAN. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP & WATER. INHALED:MOVE TO FRESH
    AIR. PROVIDE CP R/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. ORAL:IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK WATER
    & INDUCE VOMITING. CALL A PHYSICIAN/POISON CONTROL CENTER
    IMMEDIATELY. NEVER GIVE FLUID/INDUCE VOMITING IF PATIENT IS
    UNCONSCIOUS/HAS CONVULSIONS.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NOT RELEVANT
Lower Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Upper Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL
    FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-APPROVED
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT RELEVANT

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:IF BROKEN, WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. COLLECT
    AND TRANSFER TO PROPER CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:HANDLE WITH CARE.
Other Precautions:WASH HANDS BEFORE EATING OR DRINKING. EXPOSURE
    LIMITS: 5000 MILLIREMS PER YEAR.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED IF USED AS INTENDED
Ventilation:NONE REQUIRED IF USED AS INTENDED
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, IF BROKEN
Eye Protection:NONE REQUIRED IF USED AS INTENDED
Other Protective Equipment:NONE REQUIRED IF USED AS INTENDED
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THE MANUFACTURER STATES THIS DEVICE IS A MANUFACTURED ARTICLE IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH 49 CFR 173.422. THIS DEVICE IS AN ARTICLE IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1910.1200. THIS ELECTRON TUBE IS
    MANUFACTURED IN CO MPLIANCE WITH 10 CFR 30.15(A)(8). NRC LICENSE
    NUMBER: 20-02237-04, 20-02237-03 E.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:A2
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT KNOWN
Spec Gravity:NOT RELEVANT
Viscosity:NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:NOT RELEVANT
Appearance and Odor:PRODUCT IS AN ARTICLE.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT RELEVANT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT KNOWN

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:NOT RELEVANT

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