Product ID:NIOBIUM, AAS 100 PPM
MSDS Date:11/01/1981
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F009627
MSDS Number: BHLGT

MORTON THIOKOL, INC

152 ANDOVER STREET
DANVERS, MA 01923

Emergency Phone: (617) 777-1970

Info Phone: (617) 777-1970

Cage: 07703

MORTON INTERNATIONAL

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI 02916 US

Telephone: 401-434-1770

Cage: 78518

NIOBIUM

Fraction By Weight: 0.1%

NITRIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 7697-37-2

RTECS: QU5775000

Fraction By Weight: 0.3%

OSHA PEL 2 PPM/4 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 2 PPM/4 STEL; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

HYDROGEN CHLORIDE (HYDROCHLORIC ACID) (SARA III)

CAS: 7647-01-0

RTECS: MW4025000

Fraction By Weight: 1%

OSHA PEL C 5 PPM

ACGIH TLV: C 5 PPM; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:IRRITATING TO SKIN, EYES & MUCOUS
MEMBRANES. INHALATION: DAMAGE TO THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATING TO SKIN, EYES & MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
INHALATION: DAMAGE TO THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. EYES: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS
OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHIG.
SKIN: FLOOD W/LARGE VOLUMES OF WATER FOR 15 MINS.
INGESTION/INHALATION: S EEK PROMPT, MED ATTN.

Extinguishing Media:NONCOMBUSTIBLE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA, FLAME &
CHEMICAL RESISTANT CLOTHING. IF W/O RISK, REMOVE MATERIAL FROM FIRE
AREA. COOL CONTAINERS W/WATER FROM MAXIMUM DISTANCE.

Spill Release Procedures:WEARING FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION, ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. COVER SPILL W/DRY
SAND OR VERMICULITE, MIX WELL & CAREFULLY TRANSFER TO A WELL-MARKED
CONTAINER. CLOSE CON TAINER TIGHTLY. SUBMIT OR RETAIN FOR DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:CAUTION. CORROSIVE LIQUID. KEEP
CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED
AREA.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ACID
VAPORS. FOR EMERGENCY, SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: FUME HOOD
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, APRON, FLAME & CHEMICAL RESISTANT
COVERALLS, EYEWASH, SAFETY SHOWER & HYGIENIC FACILITIES FOR
WASHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:HYGIENIC FACILITIES FOR WASHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>100C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:0C
Vapor Pres:>1
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:>1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
COMBUSTIBLE ORGANICS, POWDERED METALS, STRONG BASES
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC GASES, NOX, HYDROGEN NITRATE &
FLUORIDE FUMES.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT STATE, LOCAL, & FEDERAL REGULATIONS FOR
PROPER DISPOSAL OF NIOBIUM IN ACID SOLUTION.

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