| Agent Name | Uranium dicarbide |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 12071-33-9 |
| Formula | C2-U |
| Major Category | Physical/Radiation |
| Category | Radioactive Compounds |
| Description | Crystals, light-gray metallic; [Sax] |
| Comments | According to ChemIDplus, the name of this compound is uranium carbide. 12070-09-6 has the same name. See "CARBIDES." See "Uranium" and linked occupational diseases. |
| Exposure Assessment | |
| BEI | Uranium in urine = 200 ug/L at end of shift; [ACGIH] |
| TLV (ACGIH) | 0.2 mg/m3, as U |
| STEL (ACGIH) | 0.6 mg/m3, as U |
| PEL (OSHA) | 0.05 mg/m3, as U (sol), 0.25 mg/m3, as U (insol) |
| IDLH (NIOSH) | 10 mg/m3, as U |
| Explanatory Notes | Decomposes in water; mp = 2500 degrees C; [Sax] |
| Links to Other NLM Databases | |
| Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
| Toxicity Information | |
| Chemical Information | |
| Related Information in HazMap | |
| Other Information | No other related information on this agent was found. |
Agent Name
Uranium dicarbide
CAS Number
12071-33-9
Formula
C2-U
Major Category
Physical/Radiation
Category
Radioactive Compounds
Description
Crystals, light-gray metallic; [Sax]
Comments
According to ChemIDplus, the name of this compound is uranium carbide. 12070-09-6 has the same name. See "CARBIDES." See "Uranium" and linked occupational diseases.
Exposure Assessment
BEI
Uranium in urine = 200 ug/L at end of shift; [ACGIH]
TLV (ACGIH)
0.2 mg/m3, as U
STEL (ACGIH)
0.6 mg/m3, as U
PEL (OSHA)
0.05 mg/m3, as U (sol), 0.25 mg/m3, as U (insol)
IDLH (NIOSH)
10 mg/m3, as U
Explanatory Notes
Decomposes in water; mp = 2500 degrees C; [Sax]
Links to Other NLM Databases
Toxicity Information
Chemical Information
Related Information in HazMap
Other Information
No other related information on this agent was found.