MITCO INC. -- 669 STANDARD THORIUM NITRATE  -- 6810-00F014819
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:669 STANDARD THORIUM NITRATE
MSDS Date:11/15/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F014819
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MITCO INC.
Address:1601 STEELE AVENUE S.W.
City:GRAND RAPIDS
State:MI
ZIP:49507
Info Phone Num:(616) 241-4684
Emergency Phone Num:(616) 241-4684
CAGE:4S399
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MITCO INC.
Address:1601 STEELE AVENUE S.W.
Box:City:GRAND RAPIDS
State:MI
ZIP:49507
Phone:(616) 241-4684
CAGE:4S399

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

Ingred Name:THORIUM NITRATE
CAS:13823-29-5
RTECS #:XO6825000

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN:
    WASH W/SOAP & WATER. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:FLUSH TO DRAIN W/WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID UNNECESSARY EXPOSURE, CONTACT
    W/EYES, SKIN & CLOTHING.

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

Respiratory Protection:AS NECESSARY
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE & SAFETY PRACTICES.
    WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212-220F
Vapor Pres: 17.5
Vapor Density:1
Spec Gravity:1.0-1.2
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:(WATER= 1): 1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR SOLUTION W/NO ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

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