101
Risk
Assessment
Guidance
Thorium
compounds
• Thorium
compounds
are
not
in
the
‘Standard
School
Holding’
(i.e.
the
list
of
radioactive
sources
that
schools
could
be
expected
to
keep)
except
for
some
consumer
artefacts
and
radioactive
rocks.
• Standard
Operating
Procedures
for
the
use
of
radioactive
sources
must
be
followed.
Consult
Managing
Ionising
radiations
and
Radioactive
Substances
in
Schools
and
Colleges
(L93).
• Contact
CLEAPSS
for
any
further
information
about
these
substances.
Thorium(IV)
nitrate(V)
Th(NO3)4
Thorium(IV)
oxide,
carbonate
and
hydroxide
ThO2,
Th(CO3)2,
Th(OH)4
Fatal
if
swallowed
[H300].
Fatal
if
inhaled
[H330].
May
cause
damage
to
organs
through
prolonged
or
repeated
exposure
[H373].
DANGER
Toxic
to
aquatic
life
with
long-‐lasting
effects.
Ionising
Information
relating
to
these
compounds
is
variable.
The
nitrate
is
also
oxidising.
radiation
(Radioactive)
Storage
code:
Rad
Storage
• Store
as
a
Toxic
and
Radioactive
chemical,
locked
in
the
radioactives
store.
See
L93.
Follow
standard
procedures
(see
Emergency
Hazcards
and
GL
120)
BUT
consult
Managing
Ionising
Radiations
and
Radioactive
Substances
in
Schools
and
Colleges
(L93)
for
up-‐to-‐date
Emergencies
and
detailed
information/guidance
on
dealing
with:
• Spills
and
decontamination
(eg,
of
paper
wipes,
disposable
gloves
etc).
• Spills
on
skin
and/or
clothes
and
general
spills
in
the
laboratory.
Read
this
Hazcard
in
conjunction
with
About
Hazcards
(guide
GL
120)
Hazcards
2016
Edition
©CLEAPSS
(Updated:
09/16)
101
Risk
Assessment
Guidance
Thorium
compounds
Detailed
guidance
on
specific
activities
and
techniques
involving
these
substances
can
be
found
at:
[Link]
General
use
of:
Hazard
information
User
Suggested
general
control
measures
and
guidance
• Thorium
compounds
are
not
in
the
‘Standard
School
Holding’
(i.e.
the
list
of
radioactive
sources
that
schools
could
be
expected
to
keep),
except
for
some
consumer
artefacts
and
radioactive
rocks.
• Thorium
compounds
are
alpha
emitters,
with
beta
and
gamma
from
DANGER
the
decay
chain,
and
the
generation
of
dust
must
be
avoided.
TT
• Standard
Operating
Procedures
for
the
use
of
radioactive
sources
Thorium
must
be
followed.
Consult
Managing
Ionising
radiations
and
compounds
(Y12)
Radioactive
Substances
in
Schools
and
Colleges
(L93).
Ionising
• The
use
of
radioactive
sources
may
be
of
concern
to
those
who
are
radiation
pregnant.
In
addition
to
L93,
see
also
Pregnant,
new
&
breastfeeding
(Radioactive)
mothers
and
school
science.
• Contact
CLEAPSS
for
any
further
information
about
these
substances.
Disposal:
WSpec,
see
notes
below
Follow
general
guidance
in
About
Hazcards
(GL
120)
but
NOTE:
Disposal
• WSpec:
Consult
Managing
Ionising
radiations
and
Radioactive
Substances
in
Schools
and
Colleges
(L93)
for
detailed
information
and
guidance
relating
to
the
disposal
of
thorium
compounds
and
articles.
Read
this
Hazcard
in
conjunction
with
About
Hazcards
(guide
GL
120)
Hazcards
2016
Edition
©CLEAPSS
(Updated:
09/16)