SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Acute oral toxicity Category 4
Acute dermal toxicity Category 4
Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3
Target Organs - Respiratory system.
Label Elements
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
May cause respiratory irritation
Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled

Precautionary Statements
Prevention
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
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
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower
Eyes
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Ingestion
Rinse mouth
Do NOT induce vomiting
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
Tantalum bromide (TaBr5)
CAS-No
13451-11-1
Weight %
<=100

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. Keep eye wide open while rinsing.
Skin Contact Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water while removing all contaminated
clothes and shoes. Call a physician immediately.
Inhalation Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Call a physician or poison
control center immediately. 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.
Ingestion Immediate medical attention is required. Do NOT induce vomiting. Drink plenty of water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Most important symptoms and effects
Causes burns by all exposure routes. 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 Not combustible. CO 2, dry chemical, dry sand, alcohol-resistant foam.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media No information available
Flash Point No information available
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
The product causes burns of eyes, skin and mucous membranes.
Hazardous Combustion Products
Hydrogen bromide. Tantalum 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.
NFPA
Health
3
Flammability
0
Instability
0
Physical hazards
-

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautions Use personal protective equipment as required. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Environmental Precautions Should not be released into the environment. Do not allow material to contaminate ground
water system. See Section 12 for additional Ecological Information. Do not flush into
surface water or sanitary sewer system.
Methods for Containment and Clean Up
Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal. Avoid dust formation.

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 dust. Do not ingest. If
swallowed then seek immediate medical assistance.
Storage Corrosives area. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure Guidelines This product does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational exposure
limitsestablished by the region specific regulatory bodies.
Engineering Measures None under normal use conditions. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are
close to the workstation location.
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 No protective equipment is needed under normal use conditions.
Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical State Solid
Appearance Yellow
Odor pungent
Odor Threshold No information available
pH No information available
Melting Point/Range 265 °C / 509 °F
Boiling Point/Range 348.8 °C / 659.8 °F
Flash Point No information available
Evaporation Rate Not applicable
Flammability (solid,gas) No information available
Flammability or explosive limits
Upper No data available
Lower No data available
Vapor Pressure No information available
Vapor Density Not applicable
Specific Gravity 4.67 g/cm3
Solubility No information available
Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water No data available
Autoignition Temperature No information available
Decomposition Temperature No information available
Viscosity Not applicable
Molecular Formula TaBr5
Molecular Weight 580.49

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactive Hazard None known, based on information available
Stability Moisture sensitive.
Conditions to Avoid Incompatible products.
Incompatible Materials Acids
Hazardous Decomposition Products Hydrogen bromide, Tantalum oxide
Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
Hazardous Reactions None under normal processing.

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute Toxicity
Product Information
Component Information
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
Carcinogenicity The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen.
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
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
May cause long-term adverse effects in the environment. Do not allow material to contaminate ground water system.
Persistence and Degradability May persist
Bioaccumulation/ Accumulation No information available.
Mobility No information available.

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 UN3260
Proper Shipping Name Corrosive solid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s.
Technical Name (Tantalum(V) bromide)
Hazard Class 8
Packing Group III
TDG
UN-No UN3260
Proper Shipping Name Corrosive solid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s.
Hazard Class 8
Packing Group III
IATA
UN-No UN3260
Proper Shipping Name Corrosive solid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s.
Hazard Class 8
Packing Group III
IMDG/IMO
UN-No UN3260
Proper Shipping Name Corrosive solid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s.
Hazard Class 8
Packing Group III

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

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
California Proposition 65 This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals.
U.S. State Right-to-Know Not applicable
Regulations
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