Special Considerations - doe-hdbk-1106-97

DOE-HDBK-1106-97

11. Special Considerations:

Cannot be measured directly with a thin-window G-M probe (standard survey

meter).

Can be absorbed through the skin.

Many compounds readily penetrate gloves and skin. Handle these compounds

remotely, wear two pairs of gloves, and change the outer layer at least every 20

minutes.

Tritiated DNA precursors are considered more toxic than tritiated water.

However, they are generally less volatile and do not present a significantly

greater hazard.