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

MSDS NAME:LENS, AFOCAL ZOOM, 1002073-1
NIIN:01-311-5162
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJRGG
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:B64-USARMY MISSLE COMMAND, REDSTONE ARSENAL
Address:REDSTONE ARSENAL
City:REDSTONE ARSENAL
State:AL
ZIP:35898-5230
Country:US
Info Phone Num:205-955-8656, DSN 897-1421
Emergency Phone Num:201-327-7700
Preparer's Name:DOD HMIS/ DSCR-VBA
CAGE:TO381
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:B64-USARMY MISSLE COMMAND, REDSTONE ARSENAL
Address:REDSTONE ARSENAL
Box:City:REDSTONE ARSENAL
State:AL
ZIP:35898-5230
Country:US
Phone:205-955-8656, DSN 897-1421
Contract Num:DAAH01-95-C-0178
CAGE:TO381
Company:DEFENSE SUPPLY CENTER RICHMOND
Address:8000 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY
Box:City:RICHMOND
State:VA
ZIP:23297-5607
Country:US
Phone:804-279-4371
CAGE:99998
Company:HUGHES DEFENSE COMMUNICATIONS CO,MAHWAH ELECTRO OPTICS CTR
Address:1300 MACARTHUR BLVD
Box:City:MAHWAH
State:NJ
ZIP:07430-2502
Country:US
Phone:201-327-7700
CAGE:30881
Company:THE BOEING CO
Address:499 BOEING BLVD
Box:240002
City:HUNTSVILLE
State:AL
ZIP:35824-6402
Country:US
Phone:205-461-2715
CAGE:3A768

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

Name:THORIUM-232
CAS:7440-29-1
RTECS #:XO6400000
= Wt:.03
Code:F

Name:OPTICS
= Wt:99.97
Code:F

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

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: THIS ITEM IS AN
    ARTICLE THAT DOES NOT RESULT IN EXPOSURE TO A HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL
    UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE. THE ITEM CONTAINS EIGHT GLASS
    LENSES IN SERIES, EACH IS COATED WITH  A SMALL QUANTITY OF
    RADIOACTIVE THORIUM232. THE TOTAL RADIOACTIVE CAPACITY IS WITHIN
    THE LIMITS PRESCRIBED FOR EXCEPTED PACKAGE ACTIVITY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:NONE. AMOUNT OF RADIOACTIVETY IS WITHIN LIMITS
    ESTABLISHED FOR ARTICLES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE.

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

First Aid:NONE REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:IN CASE OF DAMAGE TO THE THORIUM COATED LENS
    TAKE APPROPRIATE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SUITABLE FOR CLEANUP AND
    COLLECTION OF CONTAMINATED ITEMS, SUCH AS THE USE OF RUBBER GLOVES,
    TWEEZERS, TONGS, DAMP SPON GES AND DUST RESPIRATORS. TRANSFER TO
    LABELED CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN PROTECTED AREA.
Other Precautions:PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF HANDLING BROKEN LENS WEAR
    RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:NORMAL PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THIS ITEM IS AN ARTICLE AND EXEMPT FROM AN MSDS REQUIREMENT.

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

HCC:A2
Appearance and Odor:THIS ARTICLE IS A SERIES OF EIGHT THORIUM COATED
    LENS IN A SIGHTING DEVICE.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE KNOWN.
Stability Condition to Avoid:FIRE, PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF WASTE THROUGH A LICENSED COMMERCIAL
    RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL AGENCY. OBSERVE ALL LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:PROPER SHIPPING NAME: RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL,
    EXCEPTED PACKAGE, LIMITED QUANTITY OF MATERIAL,CLASS 7, UN 2910. NO
    LABEL REQUIRED, HOWEVER, THE PACKAGE MUST BEAR THE MARKING
    "RADIOACTIVE" ON AN INTERNAL  SURFACE IN SUCH A MANNER THAT A
    WARNINGOF THE PRESENCE OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL IS VISIBLE ON
    OPENING THE PACKAGE. RADIOACTIVE ISOTOPE, THORIUM 232, CACTIVITY =
    0.024 MICRO CURIE.

 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.

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