===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:7077 ELECTRON-VACUUM TUBE
NIIN:00-688-6706
MSDS Number: BFLTY
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:MPD INC.
Address:316 E 9TH ST
City:OWENSBORO
State:KY
ZIP:42301-2312
Country:US
Info Phone Num:502-685-6200
Emergency Phone Num:502-685-6200
CAGE:LO825
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:MPD INC.
Address:316 E 9TH ST
Box:City:OWENSBORO
State:KY
ZIP:42301-2312
Country:US
Phone:502-685-6200
CAGE:LO825
Company:MPD INC.(FORMERLY GENERAL ELECTRIC CO)
Address:316 E 9TH STREET
City:OWENSBORO
State:KY
ZIP:42303-2312
Country:US
Phone:502-685-6200
CAGE:33173
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:RHENIUM 187
Fraction by Wt: 1.89%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
Name:RHENIUM 187 EMITS 0.008 MEV BETA PARTICLES.
TUNGSTEN-RHENIUM ALLOY HAS SPECIFIC ACTIVITY OF 0.00008
MICROCURIES/GRAM.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
===================== 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:ELECTRON VACUUM TUBES OPERATE AT HIGH
TEMPERATURES THAT MAY CAUSE MINOR HEAT RELATED BURNS TO SKIN IF
CONTACT IS MADE.
Effects of Overexposure:MINOR HEAT RELATED BURNS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:NO EMERGENCY CARE ANTICIPATED.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPIATE
FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ELECTRON VACUUM TUBES OPERATE UNDER HIGH
VACUUM AND IMPLOSION COULD OCCUR AT HIGH TEMPERATURE.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:HANDLE BROKEN TUBES WITH GLOVES AND FORCEPS.
WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ISE GAS MASK.
Protective Gloves:COTTON
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
TUBE CONTAINS RADIOACTIVE RHENIUM-187. MAXIMUM POSSIBLE ACTIVITY PER
ARTICLE IS 0.00000046 MICROCURIE. THESE ARTICLES ARE EXCEPTED FROM
RADIOACTIVE LABELING AND NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS PER DAC #88-1 4,
252, 223-7005, MIL-STD-129, ICC ATA-111.1, 173.422, AND
MIL-HBDK-6000.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:A2
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CERAMIC AND GOLD METAL. NO ODOR.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:BROKEN OR SPENT TUBES SHOULD BE DISPOSED OF AS
SPECIFIED IN PARAGRAPH 20.301,10CFR PART 20,CODE OF FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.IF PROPER DISPOSAL PRESENTS A PROBLEM,RETURN TO
MANUFACTURER.COMPLY WITH APPLICAB LE FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL
ENVIRONMNTL 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.
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