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RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS, THORIUM NITRADE, SOLID or URANYL NITRATE, SOLID.
UN No. 2976
UN No. 2981
Emergency procedures
Spillage on deck
Collect spillage for safe disposal. Wash remainder overboard with copious quantities of water. Do not use sawdust or other combustible materials as absorbents. Contaminated clothing must be removed and washed carefully with copious quantities of water.
Spillage under deck
Collect spillage for safe disposal. Do not use sawdust or other combustible materials as absorbents. Contaiminated clothing must be removed and washed carefully with copious quantities of water.
Fire on deck
Use copious quantities of water to fight a fire. If possible remove receptacles likely to be involved or keep them cool with copious quantities of water.
Fire under deck
Ship's fixed fire-fighting installation may not be effective. Adopt action as for "On deck".
Special equipment to be carried
Protective clothing (gloves, boots, coveralls, headgear).
Self-contained breathing apparatus.