SAFETY DATA SHEET
Uranyl Acetate
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Uranyl Acetate
Other Names:
N/A
Product Number(s):
C079
CAS Number:
541-09-3
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory use, chemicals.
Universal EM stain for thin sections and negative staining.
Universal EM stain for thin sections and negative staining.
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS06 skull and crossbones.
Acute Tox. 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed.
GHS08 health hazard
Muta. 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects.
Carc. 1A H350 May cause cancer.
Repr. 2 H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
STOT SE 1 H370 Causes damage to organs.
STOT RE 1 H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
GHS07
Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
Eye Irrit. 2 H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Acute Tox. 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed.
GHS08 health hazard
Muta. 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects.
Carc. 1A H350 May cause cancer.
Repr. 2 H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
STOT SE 1 H370 Causes damage to organs.
STOT RE 1 H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
GHS07
Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
Eye Irrit. 2 H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
Toxic if swallowed.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
Suspected of causing genetic defects.
May cause cancer.
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
Causes damage to organs.
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
Suspected of causing genetic defects.
May cause cancer.
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
Causes damage to organs.
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Precautionary Statement(s)
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Wear protective gloves.
Wear eye protection / face protection.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Obtain special instructions before use.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Wear protective gloves.
Wear eye protection / face protection.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Obtain special instructions before use.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available.
Human Health
Inhalation:
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
Ingestion:
Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
Eyes:
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Specific treatment (see on this label).
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Skin:
Wash with plenty of water.
Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Environment
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
Uranium, bis(acetato-kO)dioxo-, (T-4)-
541-09-3
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
Do not induce vomiting; immediately call for medical help.
Inhalation
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
Skin Contact
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Eye Contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
Other Information
Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product. Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident. In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
CO₂, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Not required.
Environmental precautions
Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system.
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Thorough dedusting.
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Keep respiratory protective device available
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Keep respiratory protective device available
Conditions for safe storage
Keep receptacle tightly sealed.
Store locked up.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Engineering controls
No further data; see item 7
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Tightly sealed goggles.
Skin protection
Protective gloves.
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture.
Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation.
Material of gloves .
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
Penetration time of glove material.
The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture.
Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation.
Material of gloves .
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
Penetration time of glove material.
The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
Body protection
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Respiratory protection
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use self-contained respiratory protective device.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
Yellow liquid
Odour
Characteristic
pH
Not applicable.
Vapour Pressure
Not applicable.
Density
2.89 g/cm³ at 20°C
Boiling Point
117°C
Melting Point
Undetermined.
Solubility
Insoluble.
Specific Gravity of Density
Not determined.
Flash Point
Not applicable.
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Product does not present an explosion hazard.
Ignition Temperature
Not determined.
Formula
Not available.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability
No decomposition if used according to specifiications.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No dangerous decomposition products known.
Conditions to avoid
No further relevant information available.
Incompatible materials
No further relevant information available.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
No sensitizing effects known.
Eye contact
Irritating effect.
Skin contact
Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
Ingestion
No further relevant information available.
Inhalation
Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
Toxicity and irritation
No further relevant information available.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Toxic for fish.
Persistence and degradability
No further relevant information available.
Bioaccumulative potential
No further relevant information available.
Other adverse effects
Water hazard class 3 (German Regulation) (Self-assessment): extremely hazardous for water.
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system, even in small quantities.
Danger to drinking water if even extremely small quantities leak into the ground.
Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies. Toxic for aquatic organism.
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system, even in small quantities.
Danger to drinking water if even extremely small quantities leak into the ground.
Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies. Toxic for aquatic organism.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Uncleaned packaging:
Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
Uncleaned packaging:
Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.
UN Number
UN2910
Proper shipping name
2910 RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL, EXCEPTED PACKAGE - L I M I T E D Q U A N T I T Y O F M A T E R I A L , ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS
Transport hazard class
7
Packing group
Not re
Environmental hazard
Symbol (fish and tree).
Special precautions for users
Warning: Radioactive material
Danger code (Kemler): 70
Stowage Category A
Danger code (Kemler): 70
Stowage Category A
Additional information
ADG
Limited quantities (LQ) 0
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E0
Not permitted as Excepted Quantity
Transport category 4
Tunnel restriction code E
Limited quantities (LQ) 0
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E0
Not permitted as Excepted Quantity
Transport category 4
Tunnel restriction code E
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
Substance is not listed.
Other Information
GHS06 GHS07 GHS08
Signal word Danger
Signal word Danger
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
12 January 2018
Comments
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) has been prepared in compliance with the Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice February 2016. It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary safety precautions. The information published in this SDS has been compiled from the publications listed in Section 16: to the best of our ability and knowledge these publications are considered accurate. We reserve the right to revise Safety Data Sheets as new information becomes available. Copies may be made for non-profit use.