Uranyl Nitrate SDS (Safety Data Sheet)

SECTION 1 — CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Uranyl Nitrate

Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219, Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261
Chemtrec Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-10467

Signal Word
DANGER

Hazard class: Oxidizing solids (Category 2). May intensify fire; oxidizer (H272). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces. No smoking (P210).

Hazard class: Acute toxicity, oral and inhalation (Category 2). Fatal if swallowed or inhaled (H300+H330). Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product (P270). Avoid breathing dust or fumes (P261).

Hazard class: Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure (Category 2). May cause damage to lungs, kidney, brain through prolonged or repeated exposure (H373). Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product (P270).

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SECTION 3 — COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Component Name	CAS Number	Formula	Formula Weight	Concentration
Uranyl nitrate hexahydrate Synonyms: Uranium oxynitrate	10102-06-4	UO₂(NO₃)₂•6H₂O	502.13

SECTION 4 — FIRST AID MEASURES

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell.
If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing.
If on skin: Wash with plenty of water.
If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell (P301+P330+P310).

SECTION 5 — FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Nonflammable solid.
Strong oxidizer. Fire and explosion risk when in contact with combustible materials.
When heated to decomposition, may emit toxic fumes.
In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher.

NFPA Code

None established

SECTION 6 — ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Sweep up, place in sealed bag or container and dispose. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.

SECTION 7 — HANDLING AND STORAGE

Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Inorganic #3. Store with amides, nitrates, nitrites and azides.
Do not breathe dust or fumes (P260). Use only in a hood or well-ventilated area (P271). Keep container tightly closed (P233). Keep away from combustible materials (P220). Take any precautions to avoid mixing with combustibles (P221).

SECTION 8 — EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, and face protection (P280). Wash hands thoroughly after handling (P264). Use only in a hood or well-ventilated area (P271). Wear respiratory protection (P284).

SECTION 9 — PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Yellow rhombic crystals. Odorless.
Soluble: Water and alcohol

Boiling point: 118 °C
Melting point: 60.2 °C
Specific gravity: 2.807

SECTION 10 — STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Avoid contact with strong reducing agents and combustible materials.
Shelf life: Indefinite, if stored properly.

SECTION 11 — TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute effects: Poison, corrosive.
Chronic effects: N.A.
Target organs: Kidney, skin.

ORL-RAT LDL₀: greater than 500 mg/kg
IHL-RAT LC₅₀: N.A.
SKN-RBT LD₅₀: N.A.

SECTION 12 — ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Data not yet available.

SECTION 13 — DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding.
Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #26c is one option.

SECTION 14 — TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Shipping name: Uranyl Nitrate, solid; Hazard class: 7, Radioactive, Oxidizer; UN number: UN2981

SECTION 15 — REGULATORY INFORMATION

TSCA-listed.

SECTION 16 — OTHER INFORMATION

This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn Scientific, Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating thereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. The data should not be confused with local, state, federal or insurance mandates, regulations, or requirements and CONSTITUTE NO WARRANTY. Any use of this data and information must be determined by the science instructor to be in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations. The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use and disposal of the product(s) described are beyond the control of Flinn Scientific, Inc. and may be beyond our knowledge. FOR THIS AND OTHER REASONS, WE DO NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE HANDLING, STORAGE, USE OR DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT(S).

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Uranyl Nitrate Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Uranyl Nitrate