AQUA TREAT CHEMICALS INC -- THORIUM NITRATE REAGENT, 974  -- 6810-00N018884
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:THORIUM NITRATE REAGENT, 974
MSDS Date:04/22/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N018884
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AQUA TREAT CHEMICALS INC
Address:1601 INDUSTRIAL WAY
City:BELMONT
State:CA
ZIP:94002
Country:US
Info Phone Num:415-593-2100
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
CAGE:AQUAT
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AQUA TREAT CHEMICALS INC
Address:1601 INDUSTRIAL WAY SUITE 120
Box:City:BELMONT
State:CA
ZIP:94002
Country:US
Phone:415-593-2100
CAGE:AQUAT

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

Ingred Name:THORIUM (IV) NITRATE; (THORIUM NITRATE HYDRATED)
CAS:13823-29-5
RTECS #:XO6825000
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THORIUM NITRATE IS A RADIOACTIVE
    MATERIAL. EYES: IRRITATION AND POSSIBLE EYE DAMAGE. SKIN:
    IRRITATION AND DERMATITIS IN SENSITIVE PERSONS.
    INGESTION/INHALATION: NOT KNOWN. CARCINOGEN (MFR).
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT KNOWN.

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

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE
    OXYGEN/ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION) . EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER
    FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES AND OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: FLUSH
    WITH WAT ER FOR 5 MINUTES. REMOVE CLOTHING. INGEST: DRINK SMALL
    AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR DILUTION AND OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL OR CARBON DIOXIDE FOR
    FIRES IN STORAGE AREA.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . KEEP CONTAINER COOL WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE KNOWN.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND GOGGLES. SOAK UP
    SPILLS WITH SAND OR OTHER ABSORBENT. PLACE INTO CHEMICAL WASTE
    CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN CCOL, PROTECTED LOCATION.
    KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
    CHILDREN.
Other Precautions:TRIPLE RINSE CONTAINERS BEFORE REUSE OR DISPOSAL AND
    FOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR IF
    VENTILATION IS INADEQUATE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: NOT NORMALLY REQUIRED. MECHANICAL (GENERAL):
    ENCLOSED AREAS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR PLASTIC GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS (SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, FULL DRENCH SHOWER,
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING ARE RECOMMENDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:ALWAYS WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EYE PROT: AND FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD .

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Vapor Pres:23.75
Spec Gravity:1.000
pH:2.93
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:1 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID; NO ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT KNOWN.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,
    STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS . DISPOSE OF AT APPROVED CHEMICAL WASTE
    REPROCESSING FACILITY.

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