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Section 1: Product Identification
   Chemical Name:       Niobium (V) bromide (99.9%-Nb)    
   CAS Registry Number:       13478-45-0    
   Formula:       NbBr5    
   EINECS Number:       236-778-5    
   Chemical Family:       metal halide    
   Synonym:       Niobium pentabromide, Columbium pentabromide    

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Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
   Ingredient       CAS Number       Percent       ACGIH (TWA)       OSHA (PEL)    
   Title Compound       13478-45-0       100%       no data       no data    

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Section 3: Hazards Identification
   With moisture, this material becomes a strong, corrosive acid. The liquid and its vapor are extremely corrosive
   Emergency Overview:
   to skin, eyes, mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
   Primary Routes of Exposure:       Ingestion, inhalation, eyes and skin    
   Eye Contact:       Severe corrosive to the eyes. Exposure can lead to permanent eye damage.    
   Skin Contact:       Corrosive to skin. Contact can lead to redness, pain, blistering, ulceration, and scar formation.    
   Material releases corrosive fumes. Severe burning of the mucous membranes and lungs. Pulmonary edema
   Inhalation:
   may occur.
   Product is a highly corrosive acid. Ingestion may cause pain, vomiting, burns of mouth and throat, and
   Ingestion:
   ulceration of gastrointestinal tract.
   Acute Health Affects:       Severe corrosive to eyes, skin, mucous membranes and respiratory tract. Ingestion may be fatal.    
   Repeated or prolonged exposure to bromides by any route may cause skin rashes (bromaderma) and central
   Chronic Health Affects:
   nervous system depression, including ataxia, psychoses, memory loss, irritability, and headache.
   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
   Inhalation:
   in 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:       not applicable    
   Autoignition Temperature:       none    
   Explosion Limits:       none    
   Extinguishing Medium:       None. Material is non-flammable.    
   If this product is involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure
   Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
   self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
   Hazardous Combustion and       none    
   Decomposion Products:
   Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.

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SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
   Small spills can be mixed with powdered sodium bicarbonate, lime, or calcium carbonate and swept up. Avoid
   Spill and Leak Procedures:
   raising dust.

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SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
   Store solid in a tightly sealed container away from moisture. Handle in a fume hood under a dry atmosphere of
   Handling and Storage:
   air or nitrogen. Prolonged exposure to the atmosphere may degrade the product.

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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:       The solid may form corrosive vapors. It should be handled in an efficient fume hood.    
   If in form of fine dust and ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators
   Respirator:
   requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
   Ventilation:       The solid may form corrosive vapors. It should be handled in an efficient fume hood.    
   Additional Protection:       No additional protection required.    

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SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
   Color and Form:       -100 mesh reddish-brown pwdr.    
   Molecular Weight:       492.49    
   Melting Point:       150°    
   Boiling Point:       361.6°C    
   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:       contact with moisture    
   Incompatibility:       water, mineral acids and active metals    
   Decomposition Products:       none    

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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):       I    
   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):       I    
   UN ID Number (IATA):       UN# 1759    

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SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
   TSCA:       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