Product ID:PLNB9-2X, SINGLE ELEMENT PLASMA SOLUTION (SUPDAT)
MSDS Date:11/16/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N043298
MSDS Number: CCWJS

SPEX INDUSTRIES INC

3800 PARK AVE
EDISON, NJ 08820
US

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 908-549-7144

Preparer: VANAJA SWAKUMAR

Cage: 07977

SPEX CERTIPREP INC

METUCHEN, NJ 08840 US

Telephone: 732-549-7144

Cage: 07977

0.24-2.4

CAS: 12062-13-4

Fraction By Weight: <2.4%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 90-97%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THIS SOLUTION MAY BE HARMFUL IF
INGESTED, INHALED OR CONTACTED WITH THE SKIN OR EYES. IT MAY CAUSE
IRRITATION UPON CONTACT WITH THE SKIN OR EYES. ACCUMULATION OF
NIOBIUM IN THE BODY MAY HAVE ADVERSE E FFECTS ON THE LIVER. THIS
SOLUTION IS NOT KNOWN TO CONTAIN ANY CHEMICAL LISTED AS A
CARCINOGEN OR (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN AT A
CONCENTRATION GREATER THAN 0.1% BY OSHA, IARC OR NTP.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES OCCASIONALLY
LIFTING UPPER & LOWER EYELIDS. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. INGEST: GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS
OF WATER T O DILUTE. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. IF THE
VICTIM IS CONSCIOUS, GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER OR MILK. INHAL:
MOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF IRRITATION CONTINUES, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION
IMMEDIATELY.

Extinguishing Media:APPROPRIATE TO SURROUNDING FIRE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE. NOT COMBUSTIBLE.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. PUT IN A SELAED CONTAINER FOR
DISPOSAL. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES, PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A DRY, COOL ENVIRONMENT. KEEP
TIGHTLY SEALED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:MUST BE STORED IN PLASTIC OR TEFLON CONTAINERS
BECAUSE THE SOLUTION MAY ATTACK GLASS CONTAINERS.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER . LAB
COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MFR'S TRADE NAME/PART NO: STANDARD, 10,000 PPM OF NIOBIUM IN WATER WITH
TRACES OF HF.

Spec Gravity:APPROX 1
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:TRANSPARENT SOLUTION WITHOUT AN ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, GLASS. THIS SOLUTION MAY BE DESTRUCTIVE TO GLASS. AVOID CONTACT.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WILL RELEASE TOXIC FLUORINE VAPORS AND
GAS.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT LOCAL HAZARDOUS OR CHEMICAL WASTE
DISPOSAL AGENCY FOR FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.