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

MSDS NAME:3464-103,DETECTOR UNIT
NIIN:01-138-7507
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CHYZX
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:DYNALEC CORP
Address:87 W MAIN ST
Box:188
City:SODUS
State:NY
ZIP:14551-1188
Country:US
Info Phone Num:315-483-6923
Emergency Phone Num:315-483-6923
Preparer's Name:DOD,HMIS,DSCR,VBA
CAGE:12763
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:DYNALEC CORP
Address:87 W MAIN ST
Box:188
City:SODUS
State:NY
ZIP:14551-1137
Country:US
Phone:315-483-6923
CAGE:12763

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

Name:AMERICIUM 241 (4 MICROCURIES)
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS UNKNOWN.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:AMERICIUM IS A HIGHLY TOXIC
    RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL WITH A LONG HALF LIFE. HOWEVER, OVEREXPOSURE
    IS HIGHLY UNLIKELY, RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL IS CONTAINED IN THE
    DEVICE, AND ONLY SMALL AMOUNTS ARE USED. DO N OT BREAK OPEN OR
    TAMPER WITH THE DEVICE. IF LARGE AMOUNTS ARE INHALED OR INGESTED
    CANCER COULD RESULT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:WHILE NOT LISTED, AMERICIUM IS
    RADIOACTIVE; RADIOACTIVES HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO CAUSE CANCER.
Effects of Overexposure:SOME SIGNS OF RADIATION SICKNESS ARE: HAIRLOSS,
    HEMORRHAGING OF BLOOD VESSELS IN SKIN, NAUSEA, VOMITING, CHANGES IN
    BLOOD, WEAKNESS.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: MOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES:
    FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN:
    REMOVE COMTAMINATED CLOTHES. WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION . INGESTION: GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Extinguishing Media:MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:UNIT CONTAINS RADIOACTIVE AMERICUM 241 IN
    A DEVICE WHICH DOES NOT RELEASE OR RESULT IN EXPOSURE TO THE
    RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ISOLATE AREA AND DENY ENTRY. NOTIFY
    RADIATION/SAFETY AUTHORITIES. WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT/CLOTHING. DECONTAMINATION MUST BE PERFORMED BY EXPERTS.
    PLACE ALL MATERIALS IN AN APPROVED CONTAINER  FOR LATER DISPOSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT BREAK OPEN DEVICE OR TAMPER WITH IT.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF A LARGE NUMBER OF
    DEVICES ARE DAMAGED, USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH HEPA
    CARTRIDGE. IF INVOLVED IN FIRE, USE SCBA. IF RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
    USED; A PROGRAM IAW 2 9 CFR 1910.134 MUST BE IMPLEMENTED.
Ventilation:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:SPILL-RUBBER
Eye Protection:SPILL-SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:SPILL-COVERALLS OR DISPOSABLE GARMETS TO
    PROVIDE MAXIMUM BODY COVERAGE TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT WITH SPILLED
    MATERIAL.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING OR BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS GENERATED BY VBA FOR HMIS. MANUFACTURER DOES NOT PROVIDE MSDS FOR
    ITS DETECTOR UNIT BASED ON 29CFR CH.XV11(7/1/96 EDITION) S1910.1200
    HAZARD COMMUNICATION SECTION 6 THAT EXCLUDES "ARTICLES". MANU
    FACTURER CLASSIFIES THIS ITEM AS AN "ARTICLE".

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

HCC:A1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2607F,1431C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:994F,534C
Spec Gravity:13.67
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:AMERICIUM IS CONTAINED IN A DEVICE: SILVERY, METAL,
    NO ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:FIRE, PHYSICAL DAMAGE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

 Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
 This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
 of Defense.  The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
 expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
 disclaims all liability for its use.  Any person utilizing this
 document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
 assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
 particular situation.

*** END OF RECORD ***