| Substance | RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL, LOW SPECIFIC ACTIVITY (LSA-III), FISSILE | |
| UN Number | 3325 | |
| HIN (= Hazard Identification Number) | 70 | |
| ADR Label | 7X+7E | |
| ADR Class | 7 | |
| Classification Code | ||
| Packing group | ||
| ERIC | 7-03 | |
RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL, FISSILE
1. Characteristics
- Degree of radiation varies from low to high.
- Class 7 labels refer to the maximum radiation level on undamaged package surface: category I-white: 0,005 mSv/h category II-yellow: 0,5 mSv/h category III-yellow: 2mSv/h (transport under exclusive use: 10 mSv/h).
2. Hazards
- May give off radioactive, toxic and corrosive fumes, when heated or burning.
- Risk of chain reaction.
- In case of undamaged packagings: risk of external radiation (substances of category II and III only).
- In case of damaged packagings: risk of radiation and internal contamination.
3. Personal Protection
- Self contained breathing apparatus.
- Chemical protection suit if risk of personal contact.
- Personal dose meter and doserate monitoring.
4. Intervention Actions
4.1 General
- Keep upwind – put on protection equipment before entering risk area.
- PUBLIC SAFETY HAZARD – Warn people nearby and evacuate the danger area immediately.
- Risk area: cordoning off at local legal dose rate.
- Minimize number of personnel in risk area.
- If required, notify Competent Authorities.
4.2 Spillage
- Avoid contact with spilled or exposed material.
- Contain spillage by any means available.
- Absorb liquid in sand or earth or any suitable material.
- If substance has entered a water course or sewer, inform the responsible authority.
4.3 Fire (involving the substance)
- Do not use water or foam to extinguish.
- Extinguish fire with dry agent.
- Remove undamaged packages away from heat radiation.
- Avoid unnecessary run-off of extinguishing media which may cause pollution.
5. First Aid
- Rescue casualties out of risk area if possible; be aware of radiation hazards.
- First aid action must be undertaken only by responders wearing the appropriate personal protection.
- Remove contaminated clothing immediately, protect respiratory passages (e.g. facemask) and drench affected skin with plenty of water.
- Persons who have been in contact with the substance should get immediate medical attention. Pass on all available product information.
- Mouth to mouth resuscitation should be avoided. Use alternative methods, preferably with oxygen or compressed air driven apparatus.
6. Essential Precautions For Product Recovery
- Do not use standard recovery equipment. Seek specialist advice immediately.
7. Precautions After Intervention
7.1 Undressing
- Check personnel by radiation measuring, before removing facemask and protective suit.
- Seek specialist advice for decontamination procedures.
7.2 Equipment Clean Up
- Seek specialist advice before leaving incident.
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