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

MSDS NAME:ELECTRON TUBE TYPE 5682
NIIN:00-985-9001
MSDS Number: BGBXQ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:MACHLETT LABORATORIES
Emergency Phone Num:203-348-7511
CAGE:JO826
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:MACHLETT LABORATORIES
Address:1063 HOPE STREET
Box:City:STAMFORD
State:CT
ZIP:06907-2109
Country:US
CAGE:JO826
Company:MACHLETTE LABS INC
Address:1063 HOPE STREET
Box:City:STAMFORD
State:CT
ZIP:06907-2109
Country:US
CAGE:7V725

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

Name:THORIUM 232
CAS:7440-29-1
RTECS #:XO6400000

=====================  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