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Common Name: URANIUM HEXAFLUORIDE CAS Number: 7783-81-5 DOT Number: UN 2977 (greater than 1% U-235) UN 2978 (low specific activity) ---------------------------------------- --------------------------------- HAZARD SUMMARY * URANIUM HEXAFLUORIDE emits radioactive particles which can be breathed in, swallowed or can penetrate the skin. * URANIUM HEXAFLUORIDE is RADIOACTIVE. Ionizing radiation can cause mutations, cancer and/or reproductive damage. * URANIUM HEXAFLUORIDE is a HIGHLY CORROSIVE CHEMICAL and contact can severely irritate and burn the skin and eyes with possible eye damage. * Breathing URANIUM HEXAFLUORIDE can irritate the nose, throat and lungs causing coughing, wheezing and/or shortness of breath. * High exposure can cause nausea, vomiting, restlessness, nervousness and convulsions.
URANIUM HEXAFLUORIDE page 2 of 6 This Fact Sheet is a summary source of information of all potential and most severe health hazards that may result from exposure.
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