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ECOLAB INC Ecolab Center Product Information: 1-612-293-2233

St. Paul MN 55102 Date of Issue: January 19, 1998
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1.0 IDENTIFICATION /
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1.1 Product Name: THORIUM NITRATE (REAGENT #037)

1.2 Product Type: Test kit reagent
1.3 Hazard Rating: Health - 2 Fire - 0 Reactivity - 1
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2.0 HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS / (mg/m3)
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% PEL TWA
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2.1 Thorium Nitrate CAS #13823-29-5 0.74 UNK UNK
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STEL = 15 Minute Average PEL = OSHA 8 Hour Average in Air
TWA = ACGIH 8 Hour Average C = Ceiling Limit in Air; Do Not Exceed
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3.0 PHYSICAL DATA /
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3.1 Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid

3.2 Solubility in Water: 100%
3.3 pH: 3.0
3.4 Initial Boiling Point: 100 deg C
3.5 Specific Gravity: 1.0
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4.0 FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA /
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4.1 Special Fire Hazards: None

4.2 Fire Fighting Methods: Does not support combustion.
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5.0 REACTIVITY DATA /
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5.1 Stability: Stable under normal conditions of handling.

5.2 Conditions to Avoid: No special requirements; use standard
industrial practices
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6.0 SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES / USE PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
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6.1 Cleanup: Smaller amounts may be flushed safely to the sewer.

6.2 Waste Disposal: Consult state/local authorities for limits on
chemical waste disposal.
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7.0 HEALTH HAZARD DATA / Caution
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7.1 Effects of Overexposure to Concentrate:

Skin and Eyes: May cause minor irritation.
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If Swallowed: May cause stomach distress, nausea or vomiting.
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8.0 FIRST AID /
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8.1 Eyes: Flush immediately with cool running water. Remove contact
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lenses, if used, and then flush again.
8.2 Skin: Flush skin with water, then wash with soap and water.
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Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
8.3 If Swallowed: Rinse mouth; then drink 1 or 2 large glasses of
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water. DO NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person.
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9.0 PROTECTIVE MEASURES /
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Eyes: Eye protection is recommended.

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Skin: Rubber gloves are recommended in case of continued contact
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with or immersion of hands in use solution.
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10.0 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/PRECAUTIONS /
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10.1 Solution is a very dilute solution of a radioactive oxidizing

material.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

The above information is believed to be correct with respect to the

formula used to manufacture the product. As data, standards and
regulations change, and conditions of use and handling are beyond our
control, NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IS MADE AS TO THE
COMPLETENESS OR CONTINUING ACCURACY OF THIS INFORMATION.