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

MSDS NAME:6199, ELECTRON TUBE
NIIN:00-813-0755
MSDS Number: BFQLY
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:VICTOREEN INSTRUMENT CO
Address:6000 COCHRAN RD
City:CLEVELAND
State:OH
ZIP:44139-3395
Country:US
Info Phone Num:216-248-9300
Emergency Phone Num:216-248-9300
CAGE:25684
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:RCA CORP NEW PRODUCTS DIVISION
Address:NEW HOLLAND AVE
Box:City:LANCASTER
State:PA
ZIP:17602
Country:US
CAGE:26720
Company:VICTOREEN INSTRUMENT CO
Address:6000 COCHRAN RD
Box:City:CLEVELAND
State:OH
ZIP:44139-3395
Country:US
CAGE:25684

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

Name:NICKLE 63

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:UNKNOWN	  IARC:UNKNOWN	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL IS ENCAPSULATED
    AND HAS A LOW SPECIFIC ACITIVITY. THERE IS A NEGLIGIBLE DANGER OF
    OVEREXPOSURE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. EXTREME PRECAUTIONS ARE
    REQUIRED IF TUBE IS BROKEN.

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

First Aid:IF TUBE IS BROKEN AND EXPOSURE HAS OCCURED, REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND TAKE SHOWER. DECONTAMINATE BODY BY
    SCRUBING AND WASHING WITH SOAP AND WATER. THE WHOLE BODY SHOULD BE
    SCANNED TO CHECK COMP LETE REMOVAL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL FROM THE
    BODY. SEEK HELP OF EXPERTS IN DECONTAMINATION AND MEDICAL DOCTOR.

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

Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
    AND SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:HANDLE BROKEN DEVICE WITH GLOVES & FORCEPS.
    PLACE IN A CONTAINER SUITABLE FOR STORING RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL.
    DECONTAMINATE AREA.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A AREA SUITABLE FOR STORING
    LOW LEVEL RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL.
Other Precautions:AVOID PHYSICAL DAMAGE OR BREAKAGE.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. USE NIOSH APPROVED
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IF HANDLING BROKEN TUBE AND THE
    CONDITIONS ARE DUSTY.
Ventilation:NORMAL
Protective Gloves:PLASTIC IF HANDLING BROKEN TUBE.
Eye Protection:NONE
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR APRON AND LONG SLEEVE CLOTHES AND USE
    LEAD SHIELD IF WORKING FOR LONG HOURS WITH THESE TUBES.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:A2
Appearance and Odor:ELECTRON TUBE

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

NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:PHYSICAL DAMAGE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS REGARDING RADIOCTIVE MATERIAL.

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