SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Tantalum(V) Ethoxide
CAS #: 6074-84-6
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
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
Flammable liquids (Category 3), H226
Skin corrosion (Category 1B), H314
Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318
2.2 GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram
Signal word Danger
Hazard statement(s)
H226 Flammable liquid and vapor.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statement(s)
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
P233 Keep container tightly closed.
P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment.
P242 Use only non-sparking tools.
P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face
protection.
P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated
clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position
comfortable for breathing.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.
P321 Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label).
P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for
extinction.
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) or not covered by GHS - none
SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
3.1 Substances
Formula : C10H25O5Ta
Molecular Weight : 406.25 g/mol
CAS-No. : 6074-84-6
Hazardous components
Component Classification Concentration
Tantalum(V) ethoxide
Flam. Liq. 3; Skin Corr. 1B;
Eye Dam. 1; H226, H314
90 - 100 %
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
4.1 Description of first aid measures
General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.Move out of dangerous
area.
If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a
physician.
In case of skin contact
Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash off with soap and plenty of water.
Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.Continue rinsing
eyes duringtransport to hospital.
If swallowed
Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with
water. Consult a
physician.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2)
and/or in section 11
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
no data available
SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
no data available
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.
5.4 Further information
Use water spray to cool unopened containers.
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid breathing Vapors, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation.
Remove all
sources of ignition. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Beware of Vapors accumulating to form
explosive
concentrations. Vapors can accumulate in low areas.
For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Contain spillage, and then collect with an electrically protected vacuum cleaner or by wet-brushing and
place in
container for disposal according to local regulations (see section 13).
6.4 Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Avoid inhalation of Vapor or mist.
Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.Take measures to prevent the build up of
electrostatic charge.
For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must becarefully
resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.
Moisture sensitive. Handle and store under inert gas.
7.3 Specific end use(s)
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1 Control parameters
Components with workplace control parameters
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
8.2 Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks
and at the end of
workday.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Tightly fitting safety goggles. Faceshield (8-inch minimum). Use equipment for eye protection tested
and
approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protection
Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique
(without
touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves
after
use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands.
Body Protection
Complete suit protecting against chemicals, Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing, The type of
protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous
substance
at the specific workplace.
Respiratory protection
Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face respirator with
multipurpose
combination (US) or type ABEK (EN 14387) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls.
If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use respirators
and
components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or
CEN (EU).
Control of environmental exposure
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
a) Appearance Form: liquid
b) Odor no data available
c) Odor Threshold no data available
d) pH no data available
e) Melting point/freezingpoint
Melting point/range: 21 °C (70 °F) - lit.
f) Initial boiling point and
boiling range
155 °C (311 °F) at 0.01 hPa (0.01 mmHg) - lit.
g) Flash point 29 °C (84 °F) - closed cup
h) EVaporation rate no data available
i) Flammability (solid, gas) no data available
j) Upper/lower
flammability or
explosive limits
no data available
k) Vapor pressure no data available
l) Vapor density no data available
m) Relative density 1.566 g/cm3 at 25 °C (77 °F)
n) Water solubility no data available
o) Partition coefficient: noctanol/
water
no data available
p) Auto-ignition
temperature
no data available
q) Decomposition
temperature
no data available
r) Viscosity no data available
s) Explosive properties no data available
t) Oxidizing properties no data available
9.2 Other safety information
no data available
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
10.1 Reactivity
no data available
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
Vapors may form explosive mixture with air.
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Heat, flames and sparks.
10.5 Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agents
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Other decomposition products - no data available
In the event of fire: see section 5
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicityno data available
Inhalation: no data available
Dermal: no data available
no data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
no data available
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
no data available
Respiratory or skin sensitisation
no data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
no data available
Carcinogenicity
IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as
probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
ACGIH: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a
carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH.
NTP: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a
known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP.
OSHA: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a
carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA.
Reproductive toxicity
no data available
no data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
no data available
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
no data available
Aspiration hazard
no data available
Additional Information
RTECS: Not available
Material is extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract, eyes,
and skin.,
Cough, Shortness of breath, Headache, Nausea
Stomach - Irregularities - Based on Human Evidence
Stomach - Irregularities - Based on Human Evidence
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
12.1 Toxicity
no data available
12.2 Persistence and degradability
no data available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
no data available
12.4 Mobility in soil
no data available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted
12.6 Other adverse effects
no data available
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product
Burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber but exert extra care in
igniting as this
material is highly flammable. Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal
company. Contact a
licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material.
Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT (US)
UN number: 2920 Class: 8 (3) Packing group: II
Proper shipping name: Corrosive liquids, flammable, n.o.s. (Tantalum(V) ethoxide)
Reportable Quantity (RQ):
Marine pollutant: No
Poison Inhalation Hazard: No
IMDG
UN number: 2920 Class: 8 (3) Packing group: II EMS-No: F-E, S-C
Proper shipping name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE, N.O.S. (Tantalum(V) ethoxide)
Marine pollutant: No
IATA
UN number: 2920 Class: 8 (3) Packing group: II
Proper shipping name: Corrosive liquid, flammable, n.o.s. (Tantalum(V) ethoxide)
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
SARA 302 Components
SARA 302: No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III,
Section 302.
SARA 313 Components
SARA 313: This material does not contain any chemical components with known CAS numbers that
exceed the
threshold (De Minimis) reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313.
SARA 311/312 Hazards
Fire Hazard, Acute Health Hazard, Chronic Health Hazard
Massachusetts Right To Know Components
No components are subject to the Massachusetts Right to Know Act.
Pennsylvania Right To Know Components
Tantalum(V) ethoxide
CAS-No.
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New Jersey Right To Know Components
Tantalum(V) ethoxide
CAS-No.
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California Prop. 65 Components
This product does not contain any chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or any other
reproductive harm.
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.
