x MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET INFORMATION FORM FOR CHEMICALS DATA
Date: November 15, 2000 Former date:
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE CHEMICAL AND OF THE MANUFACTURER, IMPORTER OR OTHER
UNDERTAKING
1.1 Identification of the substance or preparation*
Trade name Carbon-14 Normalization Standard for BetaPlate Liquid Scintillation Counter
Code of the preparation 1205-433
1.2 Identification of the manufacturer, importer or other undertaking
1.2.1 Manufacturer, importer, other undertaking Wallac Oy
1.2.2 Street address# Mustionkatu 6
Postcode and post office# FIN 20750 Turku, Finland
Post-office box# 10
Postcode and post office FIN 20101 Turku, Finland
Telephone number + 358 2 2678 111
Telefax + 358 2 2678 357
LY code 0937168-4
Emergency Contact: CHEMTREC (US)
Emergency telephone number: (703)527-3887 or (800)424-9300
2. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
2.1 Description Standard
2.2 Hazardous ingredients#
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Material presents a low level radiation hazard. Refer to Certificate of Analysis for absolute activity
of the standard.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Skin Contact
Secondary Routes of Exposure: Eye contact, inhalation and ingestion.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
4.1 Special instructions Medical problems take priority over radiological concerns.
4.2 Inhalation If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen and seek
medical advice.
4.3 Skin Rinse immediately with copious amount of water and wash with mild soap solution.
4.4 Splashes in eyes Rinse immediately with copious amount of water at least 15 minutes and
seek medical advice.
4.5 Ingestion If swallowed seek medical advice.
4.6 Information to doctor or other trained persons giving first aid Ensure medical personnel
are aware of the material鈥檚 radiological hazards. Take precautions to protect themselves and
prevent spread of contamination.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
5.1 Suitable extinguishing media Water, foam, carbon dioxide
5.2 Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons n/d
5.3 Special exposure hazards in a fire Radiological hazards.
5.4 Special protective equipment for a fire Appropriate gear to protect from low level radiation
hazards.
5.5 Other instructions 1) Radioactivity does not change flammability or other properties of
materials.
2) Collect all debris from fire and evaluate for radioactive contamination. Refer to Sections 7 and
13 for handling and disposal requirements.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
6.1 Personal precautions Trained personnel with a pre-plan shall isolate spill or leak area
immediately for at least 25 to 50 meters in all directions. Do not touch damaged packages or
spilled material. CONSULT YOUR HEALTH PHYSICIST OR RADIATION SAFETY OFFICER.
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6.2 Environmental precautions If safety permits, prevent run off to sewer, waterway or ground.
6.3 Methods for cleaning up Absorb on sand, paper, vermiculite or other appropriate material
and place in a closed container for disposal. For solid spills, cover with plastic sheet or tarp to
minimize spreading
6.4 Other instructions Consult your radiation safety officer. Discard in accordance with radiation
materials disposal procecures. Dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal diposal
regulations. Radiation authority must be notified of accident conditions. Radiation Authority is
usually responsible for decisions about radiological consequences and closure of emergencies.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
1) Upon receipt, vials or ampules containing radioactive material should be checked for
contamination. All radioactive materials should be stored in specially designated areas and
suitable shielding should be used where appropriate. Access to these areas should be restricted
to authorized personnel only.
2) Radioactive material should be used by responsible persons only in authorized areas. Care
should be taken to prevent ingestion or contact with skin or clothing. Protective clothing such as
laboratory overalls, safety glasses and gloves should be worn whenever radioactive materials are
handled. Where this is appropriate, the operator should wear personal dosimeters to measure
radiation dose to the body and fingers.
3) No smoking, drinking or eating should be allowed in areas where radioactive materials are used.
Avoid actions that could lead to the ingestion of radioactive materials, such as pipeting of
radioactive materials by mouth.
4) Vials containing radioactive materials should not be touched by hand; wear suitable protective
gloves as normal practice. Use forceps when handling vials containing 鈥檋ard鈥? beta emitters such
as phosphorus-32 or gamma emitting labelled compounds. Ampoules likely to contain volatile
radioactive compounds should be opened only in a well ventilated fume cabinet.
5) Work should be carried out on a surface covered with absorbent material or in enamel trays of
sufficient capacity to contain any spillage. Working areas should be monitored regularly.
6) Any spills of radioactive materials should be cleaned immediately and all contaminated
materials should be decontaminated or disposed of as radioactive waste via an authorized route.
Contaminated surfaces should be washed with a suitable detergent to remove traces of
radioactivity.
7) After use, all unused radioactive materials should be stored in specially designated areas. Any
radioactive product not required or any materials that have come into contact with radioactivity
should be disposed of a radioactive waste via an authorized route.
8) Hands should be washed after using radioactive materials. Hands and clothing should be
monitored before leaving the designated area, using appropriate instruments to ensure that no-
contamination has occurred. If radioactive contamination is detected, hands should be washed
again and rechecked. Any contamination persisting on hands and clothing should be reported to
the radiation safety officer so that suitable remedial action can be taken.
9) Certain national/international organizations and agencies consider it appropriate to have
additional controls during pregnancy. Users should check local regulations.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1 Technical measures for exposure controls# Proper ventilation in working areas.
8.2 Limit values for workplace air
8.2.1 Limit values Effective Dose: a) 5 rem in any single year; 2 rem averaged over 5 years
(ICRP)
8.2.2 Other information on limit values Annual Equivalent Dose: a) 15 rem to lens of the eye;
b) 50 rem to skin; c) 50 rem to hands and feet(ICRP).
8.2.3 Embryo-Fetus exposures once the pregnancy is known: a) Monthly equivalent dose: 0.05
rem; b) Dose to the surface of women鈥檚 abdomen: 0.2 rem for the remainder of the pregnancy; c)
Intake of radionuclide: 1/20 of Annual limit on Intake. (ICRP).
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8.3 Personal protective equipment
8.3.1 Special instructions for protection and hygiene Pursuant to your company radiological
hygiene procedures, protect all body parts from exposure per the requirements of 29 CFR
1910.133 and 1910.1096.
8.3.2 Respiratory protection Follow company radiological hygiene procedures.
8.3.3 Hand protection Follow company radiological hygiene procedures.
8.3.5 Skin protection Follow company radiological hygiene procedures.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
9.1 Physical state, colour and odour Solid.
9.2 pH n/d
9.3 Information on changes in the physical state
9.3.1 Boiling point/boiling range N/A
9.3.2 Melting point/melting range N/A
9.3.3 Decomposition temperature N/A
9.4 Flash point N/A
9.5 Flammability (solid/gas) N/A
9.6 Autoflammability n/d
9.7 Explosion hazard n/d
9.8 Explosive limits a) lower# n/d
b) upper# n/d
9.9 Oxidizing properties
9.10 Vapour pressure N/A
9.11 Specific Gravity N/A
9.12 Solubility a) water solubility Insoluble
b) fat solubility# n/d
9.13 Partition coefficient (for ingredients): n-octanol/water n/d
9.14 Viscosity n/d
9.15 Other information
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
10.1 Conditions to avoid N/A
10.2 Materials to avoid Strong Oxidizing agents
10.3 Hazardous decomposition products# Thermal decomposition may include carbon
monoxide, carbon dioxide and radiological hazards.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
11.1 Acute toxicity Radiation presents minimal risk upon short exposures.
11.2 Irritancy and corrosiveness n/d
11.3 Sensitization n/d
11.4 Subacute, subchronic and prolonged toxicity Repeated overexposure to radiation may
result in adverse health effects that may include cancer.
11.5 Empirical data on effects on humans N/A
11.6 Carcinogens: This formulation contains no chemicals listed by NTP, IARC, OSHA or ACGIH
as known/confirmed or probable/suspected carcinogens.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
12.1.1 Biodegradation n/d
12.1.2 Chemical degradation n/d
12.2 Bioaccumulation n/d
12.3 Mobility n/d
12.4 Toxic effects on organisms
12.4.1 Aquatic toxicity n/d
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12.4.2 Other toxicity n/d
12.5 Other information N/A
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Consult your radiation safety officer. Discard in accordance with radiation materials disposal
procedures. Dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal diposal regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
14.1.1 Proper Shipping Name Radioactive material, excepted package-limited quantity of
material
14.1.2 Hazard class 7
14.1.3 UN Number 2910
14.1.4 Packing Group N/A
14.1.5 Other information Packages do not have RADIOACTIVE I, II or III labels. Outer or inner
package will be marked 鈥漅ADIOACTIVE鈥?.
14.2 Marine (vessel) transport
14.2.1 Proper Shipping Radioactive material, excepted package-limited quantity of material
14.2.2 Hazard class 7
14.2.3 UN Number 2910
14.2.4 Packing Group N/A
14.2.5 Other information Packages do not have RADIOACTIVE I, II or III labels. Outer or inner
package will be marked 鈥漅ADIOACTIVE鈥?.
14.5 Air transport
14.3.1 Proper Shipping Name Radioactive material, excepted package-limited quantity of
material
14.3.2 Hazard class 7
14.3.3 UN Number 2910
14.3.4 Packing Group N/A
14.3.5 Other information Packages do not have RADIOACTIVE I, II or III labels. Outer or inner
package will be marked 鈥漅ADIOACTIVE鈥?.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
15.1.1 The reportable quantity for carbon-14 is 10 Curies. This packages contains less than 5
micro-Curies.
15.2 Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization of 1988 (SARA), Title III, Section 313
15.2.1 The material does not contain any chemical components with known CAS numbers that
exceed the DeMinimus reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313 and 40 CFR
372.
15.3 Other
15.3.1 Most countries have legislation governing the handling, use, storage, disposal and
transportation of radioactive materials. The instructions set out in this document complement
local regulations or codes of practice. Such regulations may require that a person be nominated
to oversee radiological protection. Users of radioactive products must make themselves aware of
and observe local regulations or codes of practice which relates to such matters.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
16.1 Directions for use See manufacturer's manual/directions
16.2 Other information The above information is believed to be correct, but does not purport to
be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. No representation or warranty is made,
however, concerning the accuracy or completeness of the information presented in this
publication. Wallac shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact
with the above product.
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16.3 Additional information available from N/A
16.4 Sources of information used in the compilation of the safety data sheet
2000 Emergency Reponse Guidebook
鈥滱mersham Instructions relating to the handling, use, storage and disposal of radioactive
materials鈥?
ACGIH 2000 Edition
29 CFR 1910.133
29 CFR 1910.1096
49 CFR 172.101, 173.422
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