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

MSDS NAME:MA 37039L
NIIN:00-688-9031
MSDS Number: BFLVG
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:VARIAN ASSOCIATE INC;CROSSED FIELD & RECEIVER PROT
Address:150 SOHIER RD
City:BEVERLY
State:MA
ZIP:01915-1018
Country:US
Info Phone Num:508-922-6000   EXT.285
Emergency Phone Num:508-922-6000  EXT.285
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
CAGE:88236

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

Name:COBALT  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-48-4
RTECS #:GF8750000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/M3;AS CO
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG/M3;DUST 9293

=====================  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:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHALED: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SEE DOCTOR. EYES: FLUSH WITH
    LOTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SEE DOCTOR. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHES. WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. INGESTED: GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
    ATTENT ION.

=====================  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:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT.
    ISOLATE AREA/DENY ENTRY. SWEEP OR MOP UP BROKEN GLASS/SPILLED
    MATERIAL AND PLACE IN A LABELLED CONTAINER FOR LATER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Precautions:TUBES ARE SEALED AND DO NOT PRESENT A RADIATION
    HAZARD DURING NORMAL USE/HANDLING.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. DISPOSE OF CONTAMINATED CLOTHES IN LABELLED
    CONTAINERS.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:A2
Appearance and Odor:GLASS AND METAL ELECTRON TUBE

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH 10 CFR PART 20 SEC
    20.301. SPECIFIC ARRANGEMENTS MAY BE MADE WITH MANUFACTURER FOR
    DISPOSAL OF INTACT TUBES MADE BY MANUFACTURER. DISPOSE OF IN A
    LABELLED CONTAINER AT A  PERMITTED/LICENSED COMMERCIAL RADIOACTIVE
    SITE.

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 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
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