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

MSDS NAME:BL-29
NIIN:00-709-2031
MSDS Number: BFMBC
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:VARIAN ASSOCIATES MICROWAVE TUBE DIV
Address:611 HANSEN WAY
City:PALO ALTO
State:CA
ZIP:94303
Country:US
CAGE:99313
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:VARIAN ASSOCIATES INC MICROWAVE POWER TUBE PRODUCT
Address:M/S B050  811 HANSEN WAY
Box:City:PALO ALTO
State:CA
ZIP:94304-1031
Country:US
CAGE:99313

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

Name:COBALT  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-48-4
RTECS #:GF8750000
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/M3;AS CO
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG/M3;DUST 9293

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

Effects of Overexposure:HAZ DEGREE DEPENDS ON TYPE/QUANT  OF RADIATION.
    LATENT EFFECTS:SOMATIC/GENETIC DAMAGE.

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

First Aid:USE FIRST AID. CALL MEDICAL EMERGENCY CARE. REMOVE/ISOLATE
    COMTAMINATED CLOTHING.SHOWER VICTIM(S) W. SOAP & H*2O. DETAIN
    PERSONNEL/EQUIPMENT EXPOSED. ADVISE MEDICAL PERSONNEL THAT
    VICTIM(S) MAY BE CON TAMINATED.

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

Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH W. AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE SUIT WITH SELF CONTD
    BRTHG APP.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SOME OF MATL MAY BURN. CONT MAY EXPLODE
    IN HEAT OF FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:HANDLE BROKEN DEVICE WITH GLOVES AND FORCEPS.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:SHIELD ACCORDING TO EMITTED RADIATION.
    PROTECT FROM FILM/FILM PLATES. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED. STORE IN
    AREA FOR RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS.

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

Respiratory Protection:SCBA IF INVOLVED IN FIRE, OTHERWISE GAS MASK.
Ventilation:PROVIDE MECHAN(GEN/LOCAL EXHAUST)VENT TO MAINTN