CA0063 Niobium Carbide Powder (CAS No. 12069-94-2)

SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Niobium(IV) Carbide

CAS #: 12069-94-2

Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development

Supplier details:

Stanford Advanced Materials

E-mail: sales@samaterials.com

Tel: (949) 407-8904

Address: 23661 Birtcher Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92630 U.S.A.

SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

The substance is not classified as hazardous to health or the environment according to the CLP

regulation.

Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC

Not applicable

Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment:

No information known.

Hazards not otherwise classified

No information known.

Label elements

Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

Not applicable

Hazard pictograms

Not applicable

Signal word

Not applicable

Hazard statements

Not applicable

Precautionary statementsP370+P378 In case of fire: Use for extinction: CO2, sand, extinguishing powder.

WHMIS classification

Not controlled

Classification system

HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)

(Hazardous Materials Identification System)

Health (acute effects) = 0

Flammability = 0

Physical Hazard = 0

Other hazards

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT: Not applicable.

vPvB: Not applicable.

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical characterization: Substances

CAS# Description:

12069-94-2 Niobium carbide

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of first aid measures

General information

No special measures required.

After inhalation

Seek medical treatment in case of complaints.

After skin contact

Generally the product does not irritate the skin.

After eye contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.

After swallowing

If symptoms persist consult doctor.

Information for doctor

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

No further relevant information available.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

No further relevant information available.

SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing agents

Use carbon dioxide, extinguishing powder or foam. Water may be ineffective but may be used for

cooling exposed containers.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

If this product is involved in a fire, the following can be released:

Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

Advice for firefighters

Protective equipment:No special measures required.

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Not required.

Environmental precautions:

Do not allow product to reach sewage system or any water course.

Do not allow to penetrate the ground/soil.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:

Pick up mechanically.

Prevention of secondary hazards:

No special measures required.

Reference to other sections

See Section 7 for information on safe handling

See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.

See Section 13 for disposal information.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling

Precautions for safe handling

Keep container tightly sealed.

Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.

Information about protection against explosions and fires:

No special measures required.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage

Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:

No special requirements.

Information about storage in one common storage facility:

Do not store together with acids.

Store away from oxidizing agents.

Further information about storage conditions:

Keep container tightly sealed.

Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

Specific end use(s)

No further relevant information available.

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Additional information about design of technical systems:

No further data; see section 7.

Control parameters

Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:

The product does not contain any relevant quantities of materials with critical values that have to be

monitored at the workplace.

Additional information: No data

Exposure controls

Personal protective equipmentGeneral protective and hygienic measures

The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be followed.

Maintain an ergonomically appropriate working environment.

Breathing equipment: Not required.

Protection of hands: Not required.

Eye protection: Safety glasses

Body protection: Protective work clothing

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Information on basic physical and chemical properties

General Information

Appearance:

Form: Solid in various forms

Color: Dark grey

Odor: Not determined

Odor threshold: Not determined.

pH-value: Not applicable.

Change in condition

Melting point/Melting range: 3500 °C

Boiling point/Boiling range: Not determined.

Sublimation temperature / start: Not determined

Flammability (solid, gaseous): Not determined.

Ignition temperature: Not determined

Decomposition temperature: Not determined

Auto igniting: Not determined.

Danger of explosion: Not determined.

Explosion limits:

Lower: Not determined

Upper: Not determined

Vapor pressure: Not applicable.

Density at 20 °C (68 °F): Not determined.

Relative density: Not determined.

Vapor density: Not applicable.

Evaporation rate: Not applicable.

Solubility in / Miscibility with Water: Insoluble

Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined.

Viscosity:

dynamic: Not applicable.

kinematic: Not applicable.

Other information

No further relevant information available.

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity

No information known.

Chemical stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:

Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to specifications.Possibility of hazardous reactions

Reacts with strong oxidizing agents

Conditions to avoid

No further relevant information available.

Incompatible materials:

Acids

Oxidizing agents

Hazardous decomposition products:

Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity:

The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains acute toxicity data for this

substance.

LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:No data

Skin irritation or corrosion: May cause irritation

Eye irritation or corrosion: May cause irritation

Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.

Germ cell mutagenicity: No effects known.

Carcinogenicity:

No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is available from the EPA, IARC,

NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.

Reproductive toxicity: No effects known.

Specific target organ system toxicity - repeated exposure: No effects known.

Specific target organ system toxicity - single exposure: No effects known.

Aspiration hazard: No effects known.

Subacute to chronic toxicity: No effects known.

Additional toxicological information:

To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity

Aquatic toxicity:

No further relevant information available.

Persistence and degradability

No further relevant information available.

Bioaccumulative potential

No further relevant information available.

Mobility in soil

No further relevant information available.

Additional ecological information:

General notes:

Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities to reach ground water, water course or sewage

system.

Avoid transfer into the environment.

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT: Not applicable.

vPvB: Not applicable.Other adverse effects

No further relevant information available.

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste treatment methods

Recommendation

Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper disposal.

Uncleaned packagings:

Recommendation:

Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN-Number

DOT, ADN, IMDG, IATA

Not applicable

UN proper shipping name

DOT, ADN, IMDG, IATA

Not applicable

Transport hazard class(es)

DOT, ADR, ADN, IMDG, IATA

Class

Not applicable

Packing group

DOT, IMDG, IATA

Not applicable

Environmental hazards:

Not applicable.

Special precautions for user

Not applicable.

Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code

Not applicable.

Transport/Additional information:

DOT

Marine Pollutant (DOT):

No

UN "Model Regulation":

-

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture National

regulations

All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic

Substances Control Act Chemical substance Inventory.

All components of this product are listed on the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL).

SARA Section 313 (specific toxic chemical listings)

Substance is not listed.

California Proposition 65Prop 65 - Chemicals known to cause cancer

Substance is not listed.

Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity

Substance is not listed.

Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity, female

Substance is not listed.

Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity, male

Substance is not listed.

Information about limitation of use:

For use only by technically qualified individuals.

Other regulations, limitations and prohibitive regulations

Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) according to the REACH Regulations (EC) No. 1907/2006.

Substance is not listed.

The conditions of restrictions according to Article 67 and Annex XVII of the Regulation (EC) No

1907/2006 (REACH) for the manufacturing, placing on the market and use must be observed.

Substance is not listed.

Annex XIV of the REACH Regulations (requiring Authorisation for use)

Substance is not listed.

REACH - Pre-registered substances

Substance is listed.

Chemical safety assessment:

A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION

Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH). The above information is

believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The

information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the

product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the

properties of the product.