URANIUM, SOLUBLE COMPOUNDS†
Chemical Identification | |
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CAS # | 7440-61-1 |
Formula |
U |
Synonyms |
Synonyms vary depending upon the specific soluble uranium compound. |
Physical Properties | |||
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Physical description | Colorless liquid with a strong, acrid, pungent odor. | ||
Boiling point | 7468°F | Molecular weight | 238 |
Freezing point/melting point | 2075°F | Vapor pressure | depends upon the specific compound |
Flash point | Vapor density | 19.05 (metal) | |
Specific gravity | Ionization potential | ||
Lower explosive limit (LEL) | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | ||
NFPA health rating | NFPA fire rating | ||
NFPA reactivity rating | NFPA special instruction | ||
Vapor hazard ratio (VHR) | |||
Historical exceedance percentage | |||
Target organs |
Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA | ||||||
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Analyte code (IMIS no.) | ||||||
Sampling group | ||||||
Sampler/Sampling media | ||||||
Sampling time* | ||||||
Sampling volume (TWA)* | ||||||
Sampling flow rate (TWA)* | ||||||
Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)* | ||||||
Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)* | ||||||
Analytical method instruments | ||||||
Method reference | ||||||
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Special requirements |
* All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.
Wipe Method | |
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Sampler/Sampling media |
Bulk Method |
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On-Site Screening Techniques | ||||||
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Device | ||||||
Model/Type | ||||||
Sampling information (see manufacturer instructions) |
Exposure Limits | |||||||
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OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling Peak |
NIOSH REL
Up to 10-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
ACGIH TLV©
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
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PEL-TWA |
0.05 mg/m³ |
REL-TWA |
0.05 mg/m³ |
TLV-TWA |
0.2 mg/m³ [1992] |
PEL-TWA |
0.05 mg/m³ |
PEL-STEL | REL-STEL | TLV-STEL |
0.6 mg/m³ [1992] |
PEL-STEL | |||
PEL-C | REL-C | TLV-C | PEL-C | ||||
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
Notes: |
Notes:
CARCINOGEN (Ca): REDUCE EXPOSURE TO LOWEST FEASIBLE CONCENTRATION. See Appendix A, NIOSH Potential Occupational Carcinogens. |
Notes:
BEI® |
Notes:
soluble compounds, as U |
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Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH |
10 mg/m³ |
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Carcinogenic classifications: NIOSH-Ca, TLV-A1 |
Notes:
Ca |
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AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3: |
Additional Resources and Literature References |
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NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - Not listed NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Uranium (soluble compounds, as U) Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 01/29/2021