Uranyl Formate, Hydrate

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Uranyl Formate

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

Company Details

Emergency Contact Details

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Label Elements

Signal Words

None

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

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).

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

• Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
• Call a POISON CENTER/doctor.

Ingestion

• IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
• Rinse mouth.

Eyes

No further relevant information available.

Skin

No further relevant information available.

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion

• Do not induce vomiting; call for medical help immediately.
• 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.

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.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire

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.

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

Conditions for safe storage

No special requirements.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

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

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.

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.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date

2 March 2026

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 26/12/2024
• Safety Data Sheet Uranyl Formate Mono Hydrate, https://www.2spi.com/catalog/documents/02545-UranylFormate-20181212.pdf 24/05/2021