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Section 1: Product Identification
   Chemical Name:       Cyclopentadienylniobium (V) tetrachloride, 98%    
   CAS Registry Number:       33114-15-7    
   Formula:       C5H5NbCl4    
   EINECS Number:       none    
   Chemical Family:       metallocene    
   Synonym:       niobium tetrachloride, cyclopentadiene complex    

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Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
   Ingredient       CAS Number       Percent       ACGIH (TWA)       OSHA (PEL)    
   Title compound       33114-15-7       100%       no data       no data    

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Section 3: Hazards Identification
   Corrosive to skin and eyes. Material hydrolyzes in contact with moisture releasing toxic and corrosive fumes
   Emergency Overview:
   of hydrogen chloride and aqueous hydrochloric acid.
   Primary Routes of Exposure:       Contact with skin and eyes. Inhalation of dust.    
   Eye Contact:       Corrosive to the eyes.    
   Skin Contact:       Causes burns to the skin.    
   Inhalation:       Forms hydrogen chloride in the presence of moisture. Inhalation will lead to burning of the respiratory tract.    
   Ingestion:       If large amounts ingested, severe burns to the gastrointestinal tract may occur.    
   Corrosive to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Causes eye and skin burns, dyspnea (difficulty breathing) and
   Acute Health Affects:
   pulmonary edema.
   Chronic Health Affects:       No information available on long-term chronic effects.    
   NTP:       No    
   IARC:       No    
   OSHA:       No    

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SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
   Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
   Eye Exposure:
   assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
   Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if
   Skin Exposure:
   irritation persists.
   Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty in
   Inhalation:
   breathing, coughing, wheezing or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
   Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce
   Ingestion:
   vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.

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SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
   Flash Point:       no data    
   Autoignition Temperature:       no data    
   Explosion Limits:       no data    
   Extinguishing Medium:       carbon dioxide, dry powder or foam.    
   If involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained
   Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
   breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
   Hazardous Combustion and       If involved in a fire this material may release corrosive hydrogen chloride fumes.    
   Decomposion Products:
   Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazard.

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SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
   Spill and Leak Procedures:       Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite or sodium carbonate and swept up.    

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SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
   Store in a tightly sealed container. Keep away from heat, moisture and direct sunlight. Handle and store under
   Handling and Storage:
   a dry atmosphere of nitrogen or argon.

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SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
   Eye Protection:       Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.    
   Skin Protection:       Wear protective clothing and gloves. Consult with glove manufacturer to determine the proper type of glove.    
   Ventilation:       Material may emit corrosive fumes. Handle the material in an efficient fume hood.    
   If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respiratory
   Respirator:
   Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
   Ventilation:       Material may emit corrosive fumes. Handle the material in an efficient fume hood.    
   Additional Protection:       No additional protection required.    

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SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
   Color and Form:       red to brown powder    
   Molecular Weight:       299.82    
   Melting Point:       180° dec.    
   Boiling Point:       no data    
   Vapor Pressure:       no data    
   Specific Gravity:       no data    
   Odor:       pungent odor    
   Solubility in Water:       reacts with water    

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SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
   Stability:       moisture sensitive    
   Hazardous Polymerization:       No hazardous polymerization.    
   Conditions to Avoid:       none    
   Incompatibility:       oxidizing agents and active metals    
   Decomposition Products:       niobium oxide, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen chloride and organic fumes.    

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SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
   RTECS Data:       No information available in the RTECS files.    
   Carcinogenic Effects:       no data    
   Mutagenic Effects:       no data    
   Tetratogenic Effects:       no data    

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SECTION 12: Ecological Information
   Ecological Information:       No information available    

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SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
   Disposal:       Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.    

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SECTION 14: Transportation
   Shipping Name (CFR):       Corrosive solids, N.O.S.    
   Hazard Class (CFR):       8    
   Additional Hazard Class (CFR):       NA    
   Packaging Group (CFR):       II    
   UN ID Number (CFR):       UN# 1759    
   Shipping Name (IATA):       Corrosive solid, N.O.S.    
   Hazard Class (IATA):       8    
   Additional Hazard Class (IATA):       NA    
   Packaging Group (IATA):       II    
   UN ID Number (IATA):       UN# 1759    

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SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
   TSCA:       Not listed in the TSCA inventory.    
   SARA (Title 313):       Title compound not listed.    
   Second Ingredient:       none    

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A