SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Label Elements
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
Highly flammable liquid and vapor
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary Statements
Prevention
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking
Keep container tightly closed
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment
Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment
Use only non-sparking tools
Take precautionary measures against static discharge
Keep cool
Response
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
Inhalation
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
Skin
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
Eyes
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Ingestion
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting
Fire
In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction
Storage
Store locked up
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)
None identified
SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component
Ethyl alcohol 64-17-5
Lithium niobium ethoxide 86745-52-0
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General Advice Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Immediate medical attention is required.
Eye Contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.
Immediate medical attention is required.
Skin Contact Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove and wash contaminated clothing and gloves, including the inside, before re-use. Call a physician
immediately.
Inhalation If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Remove from exposure, lie down. Do not use
mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; give artificial respiration
with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory
medical device. Call a physician immediately.
Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting. Clean mouth with water. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Call a physician immediately.
Most important symptoms and effects
Causes burns by all exposure routes. Difficulty in breathing. Inhalation of high vapor
concentrations may cause symptoms like headache, dizziness, tiredness, nausea and
vomiting: Product is a corrosive material. Use of gastric lavage or emesis is
contraindicated. Possible perforation of stomach or esophagus should be investigated:
Ingestion causes severe swelling, severe damage to the delicate tissue and danger of
perforation
Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically
SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media Carbon dioxide (CO 2). Powder. Water spray. In case of major fire and large quantities:
Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion. CO 2, dry chemical, dry sand,
alcohol-resistant foam. Water mist may be used to cool closed containers.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media No information available
Flash Point 17 °C / 62.6 °F
Method - No information available
Autoignition Temperature No information available
Explosion Limits
Upper No data available
Lower No data available
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact No information available
Sensitivity to Static Discharge No information available
Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical
Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors. The product causes burns of eyes, skin and mucous membranes. Flammable. Containers may explode when heated. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back.
Hazardous Combustion Products
Carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon dioxide (CO2). Lithium oxide. Niobium oxide.
Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear. Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors.
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment as required. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Remove all sources of ignition. Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
Environmental Precautions Should not be released into the environment. See Section 12 for additional Ecological Information. Do not allow material to contaminate ground water system. Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.
Methods for Containment and Clean Up
Soak up with inert absorbent material. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
Remove all sources of ignition. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Wear personal protective equipment/face protection. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on
clothing. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Do not breathe mist/vapors/spray. Do not
ingest. If swallowed then seek immediate medical assistance. Keep away from open
flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Use only non-sparking tools. To avoid ignition
of vapors by static electricity discharge, all metal parts of the equipment must be grounded.
Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
Storage Corrosives area. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
Keep away from heat, sparks and flame.
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Measures Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.
Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Use explosion-proof
electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye/face Protection Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin and body protection Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respiratory Protection Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard
EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if
exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State Liquid
Appearance Yellow
Odor Alcohol
Odor Threshold No information available
pH No information available
Melting Point/Range No data available
Boiling Point/Range No information available
Flash Point 17 °C / 62.6 °F
Evaporation Rate No information available
Flammability (solid,gas) Not applicable
Flammability or explosive limits
Upper No data available
Lower No data available
Vapor Pressure <=1100 hPa @ 50 °C
Vapor Density No information available
Specific Gravity No information available
Solubility Reacts with water
Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water No data available
Autoignition Temperature No information available
Decomposition Temperature No information available
Viscosity No information available
Molecular Formula LiNb(OC2 H5)6
Molecular Weight 370.21
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactive Hazard None known, based on information available
Stability Moisture sensitive.
Conditions to Avoid Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.
Incompatible Materials Acids, Reducing Agent, Acid chlorides, Acid anhydrides, Oxidizing agent
Hazardous Decomposition ProductsCarbon monoxide (CO), Carbon dioxide (CO2), Lithium oxide, Niobium oxide
Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
Hazardous Reactions None under normal processing.
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity
Product Information
Oral LD50 Based on ATE data, the classification criteria are not met. ATE > 2000 mg/kg.
Dermal LD50 Based on ATE data, the classification criteria are not met. ATE > 2000 mg/kg.
Vapor LC50 Based on ATE data, the classification criteria are not met. ATE > 20 mg/l.
Toxicologically Synergistic
Products
No information available
Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure
Irritation No information available
Sensitization No information available
Mutagenic Effects No information available
Reproductive Effects No information available.
Developmental Effects No information available.
Teratogenicity No information available.
STOT - single exposure Respiratory system
STOT - repeated exposure None known
Aspiration hazard No information available
Symptoms / effects,both acute and delayed
Inhalation of high vapor concentrations may cause symptoms like headache, dizziness,
tiredness, nausea and vomiting: Product is a corrosive material. Use of gastric lavage or
emesis is contraindicated. Possible perforation of stomach or esophagus should be
investigated: Ingestion causes severe swelling, severe damage to the delicate tissue and
danger of perforation
Endocrine Disruptor Information No information available
Other Adverse Effects The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Contains a substance which is:. Toxic to aquatic organisms. The product contains following substances which are hazardous for the environment. May cause long-term adverse effects in the environment. Do not allow material to contaminate ground water system.
Persistence and Degradability May persist based on information available.
Bioaccumulation/ Accumulation No information available.
Mobility Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility.
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Methods Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. Chemical waste generators must also consult local, regional, and national hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT
UN-No UN1170
Proper Shipping Name Ethanol solution
Hazard Class 3
Packing Group II
TDG
UN-No UN1170
Proper Shipping Name Ethanol solution
Hazard Class 3
Packing Group II
IATA
UN-No UN1170
Proper Shipping Name Ethanol solution
Hazard Class 3
Packing Group II
IMDG/IMO
UN-No UN1170
Proper Shipping Name Ethanol solution
Hazard Class 3
Packing Group II
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA 12(b) - Notices of Export Not applicable
U.S. Federal Regulations
SARA 313 Not applicable
SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories See section 2 for more information
CWA (Clean Water Act) Not applicable
Clean Air Act Not applicable
OSHA - Occupational Safety and
Health Administration
Not applicable
CERCLA Not applicable
U.S. Department of Transportation
Reportable Quantity (RQ): N
DOT Marine Pollutant N
DOT Severe Marine Pollutant N
U.S. Department of Homeland
Security
This product does not contain any DHS chemicals.
Other International Regulations
Mexico - Grade No information available
