SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Signal Word: Warning

Hazard Statements: H315 Causes skin irritation.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H335: May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary Statements: P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
P405: Store locked up
P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
HMIS Health Ratings (0-4):
Health: 2
Flammability: 1
Physical: 1

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical Family: Ceramic
Additional Names: Tantalum disulfide
Tantalum sulfide (TaS2):
Percentage: 100 wt%
CAS #: 12143-72-5
EC #: 235-265-3

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

General Treatment: Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
Special Treatment: None
Important Symptoms: None
Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air. Supply oxygen if breathing is difficult.
Ingestion: Seek Medical Attention.
Skin: Wash affected area with mild soap and water. Remove any contaminated clothing.
Eyes: Flush eyes with water, blinking often for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Flammability: Non-flammable
Extinguishing Media: CO2, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water
spray or alcohol resistant foam.
Spec. Fire Fighting Procedure: Use full-face, self-contained breathing apparatus with full protective
clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. See section 10 for decomposition products.

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

If Material Is Released/Spilled: Wear appropriate respiratory and protective equipment specified in
special protection information. Isolate spill area and provide ventilation. Vacuum up spill using a high efficiency particulate absolute (HEPA) air filter and place in a closed container for disposal.
Take care not to raise dust.
Environmental Precautions: Isolate runoff to prevent environmental pollution.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Conditions: Wash thoroughly after handling.
Storage Conditions: Store in a cool dry place in a tightly sealed container. Store apart from
materials and conditions listed in section 10.
Work/Hygienic Maintenance: Do not use tobacco or food in work area. Wash thoroughly before
eating and smoking. Do not blow dust off clothing or skin with compressed air.
Ventilation: Provide sufficient ventilation to maintain concentration at or below threshold limit.

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Permissible Exposure Limits: N/A
Threshold Limit Value: N/A
Special Equipment: None
Respiratory Protection: Dust Respirator
Protective Gloves: Rubber gloves
Eye Protection: Safety glasses or goggles
Body Protection: Protective work clothing. Wear close-toed shoes and long sleeves/pants.

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Color N/A
Form: Powder, Granules, Pellets, Sputtering target, Custom parts
Odor: Rotten eggs smell
Water Solubility: Insoluble
Boiling Point: N/A
Melting Point: 3000 °C
Flash Point: N/A
Autoignition Temperature: N/A
Density: 6.86 g/cc
Molecular weight: 245.08 g/mol

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Reacts With: Acids, Halogens, Alkali metals, Oxidizing agents
Incompatible Conditions: None
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen sulfide, Sulfur oxides, Metal oxide fume

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Potential Health Effects:
Eyes: May cause irritation
Skin: May cause irritation
Ingestion: May cause irritation
Inhalation: May cause irritation
Chronic: N/A
Signs & Symptoms: N/A
Aggravated Medical Conditions: N/A
Median Lethal Dose: N/A
Carcinogen: N/A

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Aquatic Toxicity: Low
Persistent Bioaccumulation Toxicity: No
Very Persistent, Very Bioaccumulative: No
Notes: N/A

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Dispose of in accordance with local, state, national, and international regulations.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Hazardous: Not hazardous for transportation.
Hazard Class: N/A
Packing Group: N/A
UN Number: N/A
Proper Shipping Name: N/A

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Sec 302 Extremely Hazardous: No
Sec 304 Reportable Quantities: N/A
Sec 313 Toxic Chemicals: No