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General Information
Revision date
2015-05-26
Product name
CRM 66 (1-7)
Substance name
Thorium Oxide (Impurity Standard)
Chemical name
Metal Oxide (Crystalline)
CAS No.
1314-20-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Metal Oxide (Crystalline) Radioactive ________________________________________________________________________
Icons in SDS
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H301, H301+H311+H331, H311, H331, H350, H373
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H301
Toxic if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
NFPA – RATINGS (SCALE 0-4) ________________________________________________________________________
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H301 + H311 + H331 Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled H350 May cause cancer. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Precautionary statements
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing. P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P322 Specific measures (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). P330 Rinse mouth. P361 Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
Radioactive.
HMIS® ratings
SCALE 0-4) HEALTH=2, FIRE=0, REACTIVITY=0 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: White, heavy, hexagonal crystals or amorphous powder. Cancer hazard (may cause cancer in humans). Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure. May damage the lungs. May be irritating to skin and eyes. May affect the heart. May cause blood disorders. May cause convulsions. May affect the central nervous system. May cause adverse reproductive effects. May cause eye damage. Do not breathe dust. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only with adequate ventilation. Handle with caution.
Potential health effects
INHALATION: Short Term Exposure: May cause coughing. No information available on significant adverse effects. Long Term Effects: May cause coughing, weight loss, bloody sputum, difficulty in breathing, weakness, bluish skin color, lung damage and heart disorders. May also cause anemia, cataracts and cancer. May cause liver and kidney damage. SKIN CONTACT: Short Term Exposure: May cause irritation. Long Term Effects: No information is available. EYE CONTACT: Short Term Exposure: May cause irritation, redness and swelling of the eyes and eye damage. Long Term Effects: Same as short term exposure with increased risk of eye damage due to scratching of corneas and radiation induced cataracts. INGESTION: Short Term Exposure: May cause irritation of the digestive tract. Long Term Effects: May cause liver and kidney damage. The toxicologic properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. May cause bone marrow damage. May cause blood abnormalities. May cause lung damage. CARCINOGEN STATUS:
