RCA CORP, SOLID STATE DIV -- 812A  -- 5960-00-552-1107
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:812A
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:5960
NIIN:00-552-1107
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:RCA CORP, SOLID STATE DIV
Address:NEW HOLLAND AVE
City:LANCASTER
State:PA
ZIP:17602
Country:US
CAGE:LO583
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:RCA CORP NEW PRODUCTS DIVISION
Address:NEW HOLLAND AVE
Box:City:LANCASTER
State:PA
ZIP:17602
Country:US
CAGE:26720
Company Name:RCA CORP, SOLID STATE DIV
Address:NEW HOLLAND AVE
Box:City:LANCASTER
State:PA
ZIP:17602
Country:US
CAGE:LO583

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

Ingred 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 <TLV
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION. APRONS. SPECIAL IMPERVIOUS
    CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SOURCE OF DATA-MIL HANDBOOK 600-1 SEP 76.SAFETY & HEALTH DATA DEVELOPED
    BY DGSC-STF.

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

HCC:A3

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ISOLATE,SEGREGATE FROM MOST OTHER TYPE MATERIAL
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DEPENDS ON CHEMICAL COMPOSITION;
    FISSION PRODUCTS

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTROLLED DISPOSAL REQUIRED-IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    DOD REGULATIONS AND FEDERAL,STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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