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Smoke Detectors & Radiation | Radiation Protection | US EPA
Smoke Mail Irradiation Food Irradiation Smoke Detectors Becoming Aware of Radiation Sources: Smoke Detectors & Radiation Smoke Detectors Main Page How Smoke Detectors Work Ionization Technology Photoelectric Technology Buying a Smoke Detector Disposing of Smoke Detectors Government Requirements Smoke detectors ...
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Ionization-type smoke detectors
Consumer Products — Smoke Detectors The following question was answered by an expert in the appropriate field: Q I would like some information on the radiation in ionization smoke detectors. I know they use ... safe or not? A You are correct, ionization-type smoke detectors contain americium-241 (241Am). The activity of 241Am in a typical home smoke detector is approximately 1 microcurie (1 µCi) ...
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Removal of americium-241 from smoke detectors
Consumer Products — Smoke Detectors The following question was answered by an expert in the appropriate field: Q I have observed the removal of the americium-241 source from smoke detectors which were ... specific details of what is being done with the smoke detectors. Note that the proper practice with respect to disposal of americium-241 containing smoke detectors at the end of their lifetime is ...
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Delaware's Pollution Control Strategy --- Delaware Department of Water Resources
Home Health Care --- prescription medications; used syringes. Explosives --- ammunition; firecrackers; gunpowder ...
www.dnrec.state.de.us


Radioactive Substances Exemption Order - Radioactive Substances Act 1993
Smoke Detectors) Exemption Order This order exempts persons (conditionally) from requiring registrations under the Radioactive Substances Act 1993 to hold radioactive material (i.e. closed Am-241 sources of limited activity in smoke detectors ...
ionactive.co.uk


Day Care Guide for Children - Keep Kids Healthy
Visit the day care and make sure that it is childproof (look for smoke detectors and fire extinguishers, covers on electrical outlets, locks on cabinets, temperature of hot water, etc ...
keepkidshealthy.com


Grounding Cords, Clamps, Tapes & More
Alpha and Beta Particles for the ends of fluorescent tubes, radium glowing watch dials, radioactive smoke detectors, labels for x-ray sensitive film, and all sorts of shielding applications. Electrically conductive, it ... 3.6 mil. Can be used under all weather conditions. Resists water vapor, odor and smoke transmission. Application/use temperature range: +10°F to +180°F. Each roll is 30 feet ...
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Materials List - What do I do with...? - King County Solid Waste Division
Smoke Detectors There are two main types of smoke detectors: ionization detectors and photoelectric detectors. Ionization detectors may contain a very small amount of low level radioactive material. For this reason, manufacturers are required to take back their brand of smoke ...
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Advanced Search - What do I do with...? - King County Solid Waste Division
Smoke Detectors There are two main types of smoke detectors: ionization detectors and photoelectric detectors. Ionization detectors may contain a very small amount of low level radioactive material. For this reason, manufacturers are required to take back their brand of smoke ...
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Mold & Rot Building Science Instructional Module Boilers C Cabinets Carbon Monoxide Carbon Monoxide Detectors Carpets Childcare Facilities Cleaners/Cleaning Supplies Clothes Dryers, unvented Colorado - State ... State Program Contact S Secondhand Smoke Secondhand Smoke & Children's Health Action Week - October 9th - 15th, 2005 Signs of possible home IAQ problems Smoke Detectors South Carolina - State ...
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