SAFETY DATA SHEET
Uranyl Formate, Hydrate
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Uranyl Formate, Hydrate
Other Names:
Not available
Product Number(s):
22450, 22450-SP, 22451, EMS22450, EMS22451
CAS Number:
16984-59-1
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory chemicals
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 Fatal if swallowed.
Acute Tox. 3 H331 Fatal if inhaled.
GHS08 health hazard
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) - Category 2
H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Acute Tox. 3 H301 Fatal if swallowed.
Acute Tox. 3 H331 Fatal if inhaled.
GHS08 health hazard
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) - Category 2
H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
Hazard-determining components of labelling: Uranyl Formate
H300 Fatal if swallowed.
H330 Fatal if inhaled.
H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H300 Fatal if swallowed.
H330 Fatal if inhaled.
H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary Statement(s)
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
Rinse mouth.
Specific treatment is urgent (see on this label).
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
Rinse mouth.
Specific treatment is urgent (see on this label).
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available.
Human Health
Inhalation:
Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
Call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
Ingestion:
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
Rinse mouth.
Rinse mouth.
Eyes:
No further relevant information available.
Skin:
No further relevant information available.
Environment
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
Uranyl Formate
16984-59-1
Not Available
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
Do not induce vomiting; call for medical help immediately.
If symptoms persist consult doctor.
If symptoms persist consult doctor.
Inhalation
Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
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.
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.
Remove breathing equipment only after contaminated clothing have been completely removed.
In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.
Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.
Remove breathing equipment only after contaminated clothing have been completely removed.
In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
Use fire extinguishing methods suitable to surrounding conditions.
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
Pick up mechanically.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Thorough dedusting.
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Information about fire - and explosion protection: Keep respiratory protective device available
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Information about fire - and explosion protection: Keep respiratory protective device available
Conditions for safe storage
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Engineering controls
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
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.
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.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Not required.
Skin protection
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/the substance/the preparation. Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation. The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
Body protection
Protective clothing.
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.
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.
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.
self-contained respiratory protective device.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
Yellow Crystalline
Odour
Characteristic.
pH
Not applicable.
Vapour Pressure
Not applicable.
Density
2.89 g/cm3 @ 20°C
Boiling Point
Undetermined.
Melting Point
110°C
Solubility
Insoluble
Specific Gravity of Density
Not available.
Flash Point
Not applicable
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Not determined
Ignition Temperature
Not determined.
Formula
UO2(HCO₂)2H2O
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability
No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No dangerous reactions known.
Conditions to avoid
No further relevant information available.
Incompatible materials
No further relevant information available.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
No further relevant information available.
Eye contact
No irritating effect.
Skin contact
No irritant effect.
Ingestion
No further relevant information available.
Inhalation
No sensitising effects known.
Toxicity and irritation
Acute toxicity
Toxic if swallowed.
Toxic if inhaled
Toxic if swallowed.
Toxic if inhaled
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 1: slightly hazardous for water.
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.
Toxic for aquatic organisms.
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.
Toxic for aquatic organisms.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
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 - LIMITED QUANTITY OF MATERIAL, ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS.
Transport hazard class
Class 7 Radioactive material.
Packing group
Not available.
Environmental hazard
Symbol (fish and tree)
Special precautions for users
Warning: Radioactive material.
Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 60
EMS Number: F-I,S-S
Stowage Category: A
Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 60
EMS Number: F-I,S-S
Stowage Category: A
Additional information
ADG
Limited quantities (LQ) 0
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: EO Not permitted as Excepted Quantity.
Transport category: 2
Tunnel restriction code: D/E
IMDG
Limited quantities (LQ) 0
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: EO Not permitted as Excepted Quantity.
Limited quantities (LQ) 0
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: EO Not permitted as Excepted Quantity.
Transport category: 2
Tunnel restriction code: D/E
IMDG
Limited quantities (LQ) 0
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: EO Not permitted as Excepted Quantity.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
Substance is not listed.
Other Information
The substance is classified and labelled according to the Globally Harmonised System (GHS).
· Signal word Danger
· Hazard-determining components of labelling:
Uranyl Formate (100 %)
· Hazard statements
Fatal if swallowed.
Fatal if inhaled.
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
· Precautionary statements
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
Rinse mouth.
Specific treatment is urgent (see on this label).
Store locked up.
· Signal word Danger
· Hazard-determining components of labelling:
Uranyl Formate (100 %)
· Hazard statements
Fatal if swallowed.
Fatal if inhaled.
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
· Precautionary statements
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
Rinse mouth.
Specific treatment is urgent (see on this label).
Store locked up.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
23 April 2025
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.
References
Safety Data Sheet URANYL FORMATE, HYDRATE, https://www.emsdiasum.com/docs/technical/msds/22450.pdf?srsltid=AfmBOorBeDC4b2FynQd579LswEYPvRBPIXgPJbv8U2wtqekyZsOXPBYd 26/12/2024
Safety Data Sheet Uranyl Formate Mono Hydrate, https://www.2spi.com/catalog/documents/02545-UranylFormate-20181212.pdf 24/05/2021
Safety Data Sheet Uranyl Formate Mono Hydrate, https://www.2spi.com/catalog/documents/02545-UranylFormate-20181212.pdf 24/05/2021
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