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

MSDS NAME:VDX1206
NIIN:01-098-3458
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKRMR
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:COMMUNICATIONS AND POWER INDUSTRIES INC
Address:150 SOHIER RD
City:BEVERLY
State:MA
ZIP:01915-5595
Country:US
Info Phone Num:978-922-6000  EXT.285
Emergency Phone Num:978-922-6000
Preparer's Name:FRANK E. TROJAN
CAGE:88236
=== Contractor Identification ===
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
Contract Num:SP0960-99-M-6000
CAGE:88236

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

Name:TRITIUM (H3 OR T) AS TIT2
CAS:10028-17-8
Fraction by Wt: 25% MCI

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE & CHRONIC: SIGNIFICIANT EXPOSURE
    TO A RADIONUCLIDE MAY CAUSE CANCER
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT LISTED IN NTP, IARC, OR OSHA
Effects of Overexposure:TRITIUM IS A BETA EMITTER. IF EXPOSURE IS
    SUSPECTED, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. URINE ASSAY FOR TRITIUM IS THE
    ONLY MEANS OF MEASURING THE DEGREE OF EXPOSURE
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:HEALING OF DAMAGED TISSUES MAY BE
    PROLONGED

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

First Aid:SKIN: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINS. EYE: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR
    15 MINS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: A HIGH ORAL
    FLUID INTAKE SHOULD BE ADMINISTERED FOLLOWING TRITIUM EXPOSURE.

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

Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NOT AP
Lower Limits:NOT APPLICAB
Upper Limits:NOT APPLICAB
Fire Fighting Procedures:NOT APPLICABLE. USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR
    SURROUNDING FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:TUBES ARE SEALED SOURCES & NORMAL HANDLING
    DOES NOT PRESENT A RADIATION PROBLEM. WHEN HANDLING BROKEN TUBES
    WEAR PROTECTIVE RUBBER GLOVES & CLOTHING. AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF
    RUBBING RADIOACTIVE MATER IAL ONTO THE SKIN. WASH EXPOSED SKIN
    AFTER HANDLING BROKEN TUBES CONTAINING RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A CLEAN DRY ENVIRONMENT
    SUITABLE FOR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
Other Precautions:AVOID INHALING GASES FROM BROKEN TUBES CONTAINING
    TRITIUM.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF SPILLED, WEAR RADIONUCLIDE CARTRIDGE
    RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:PLACE AFFECTED COMPONENT IN LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:DISPOSABLE GLOVES
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:A1
Boiling Pt:=-248.C, -414.4F
B.P. Text:@ 1 TEMPERATURE
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-254.C, -425.2F
Vapor Pres:18.317 ATMOSPHERES
Vapor Density:NOT APPLIC
Spec Gravity:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.
Solubility in Water:100%
Appearance and Odor:GAS, NO ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NOT APPLICAB

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMPERATURES IN EXCESS OF 400 DEG C WILL
    CAUSE DECOMPOSITION OF TIT2 WITH RELEASE OF TRITIUM GAS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:UNBOUND TRITIUM
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:NOT PROVIDED

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:NOT PROVIDED

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE &
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS, INCLUDING ANY APPLICABLE NRC AND DOD
    REGULATIONS & 10 CFR, PARTS 20 & 30

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

Transport Information:DOT INFORMATION: RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL, EXCEPTED
    PACKAGE, ARTICLES, UN2910, REPORTABLE QUANTITY.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

Federal Regulatory Information:NOT PROVIDED
State Regulatory Information:NOT PROVIDED

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 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
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 particular situation.

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