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HC101 Thorium Compounds

Thorium compounds are not typically held in schools except for certain consumer artifacts and radioactive rocks, and they require adherence to Standard Operating Procedures for radioactive sources. These compounds are hazardous, being fatal if swallowed or inhaled, and can cause organ damage with prolonged exposure. For detailed guidance on handling and disposal, consult CLEAPSS and relevant safety documents.

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HC101 Thorium Compounds

Thorium compounds are not typically held in schools except for certain consumer artifacts and radioactive rocks, and they require adherence to Standard Operating Procedures for radioactive sources. These compounds are hazardous, being fatal if swallowed or inhaled, and can cause organ damage with prolonged exposure. For detailed guidance on handling and disposal, consult CLEAPSS and relevant safety documents.

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       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)  

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