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Section 1: Product Identification
   Chemical Name:       Niobium (IV) 2-ethylhexanoate    
   CAS Registry Number:       206564-87-6    
   Formula:       Nb[OOCCH(C2H5)C4H9]4    
   EINECS Number:       none    
   Chemical Family:       metal carboxylate    
   Synonym:       2-Ethylhexanoic acid, niobium salt    

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Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
   Ingredient       CAS Number       Percent       ACGIH (TWA)       OSHA (PEL)    
   Title Compound       206564-87-6       80%       no data       no data    
   2-Ethylhexanoic acid       149-57-5       20%       no data       no data    

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Section 3: Hazards Identification
   Emergency Overview:       Irritating to the respiratory tract, skin and eyes. May be harmful if swallowed.    
   Primary Routes of Exposure:       Eye, ingestion    
   Eye Contact:       Causes severe irritation of the eyes.    
   Skin Contact:       Causes slight to mild irritation of the skin.    
   The product is a viscous liquid with essentially no vapor pressure at room temperature. Inhalation is not a
   Inhalation:
   route of exposure.
   Ingestion may lead to behavioral changes, somnolence, reproductive effects, weight loss, stomach upset, and
   Ingestion:
   vomiting.
   Acute Health Affects:       Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.    
   Chronic Health Affects:       No information available on long term chromic 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 will need
   Eye Exposure:
   assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
   Wash the affected area immediately with water. Remove contaminated clothing if necessary. Seek medical
   Skin Exposure:
   assistance if 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 if directed by medical personnel.

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SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
   Flash Point:       >230°F    
   Autoignition Temperature:       not determined    
   Explosion Limits:       not determined    
   Extinguishing Medium:       dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or foam.    
   If this material is involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH-approved positive pressure
   Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
   self-contained breathing and full protective clothing.
   Hazardous Combustion and       carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, soot, and organic byproducts.    
   Decomposion Products:
   Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.

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SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
   Spill and Leak Procedures:       Small spills can be absorbed into vermiculite or other suitable adsorbent.    

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SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
   Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat and direct sunlight. Keep containers tightly sealed.
   Handling and Storage:
   Material is moisture sensitive.

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SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
   Always wear safety glasses. If pouring or transferring this substance wear a face shield for additional
   Eye Protection:
   protection.
   Skin Protection:       Wear protective clothing and gloves. Consult with glove manufacturer to determine the proper type of glove.    
   Ventilation:       Work with this product in a well-ventilated area, preferably a fume hood.    
   If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator
   Respirator:
   Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134
   Ventilation:       Work with this product in a well-ventilated area, preferably a fume hood.    
   Additional Protection:       No additional protection required.    

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SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
   Color and Form:       yellow, viscous liquid    
   Molecular Weight:       665.73    
   Melting Point:       no data    
   Boiling Point:       no data    
   Vapor Pressure:       no data    
   Specific Gravity:       no data    
   Odor:       none    
   Solubility in Water:       insoluble in water    

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

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SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
   No specific information available on the niobium compound. For 2-ethylhexanoic acid: Skin (rabbit); 450mg
   (mild reaction). Eye (rabbit); 20mg (severe reaction). Oral (rat); LD50: 3gm/kg. Inhalation (rat); LC:
   RTECS Data:
   >400ppm/6H. Skin (rabbit); LD50: 1200uL/kg. Oral (rat); TDLo: 25200mg/kg/3W-C. See RTECS
   #M07700000 for additional information.
   Carcinogenic Effects:       No reported carcinogenic effects    
   Mutagenic Effects:       No reported mutagenic effects    
   Tetratogenic Effects:       No reported Teratogenic effects    

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SECTION 12: Ecological Information
   Ecological Information:       No information available    

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SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
   Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations. For purposes of shipping waste material see the
   Disposal:
   section 14 in this document on transportation.

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SECTION 14: Transportation
   Shipping Name (CFR):       Non-hazardous    
   Hazard Class (CFR):       NA    
   Additional Hazard Class (CFR):       NA    
   Packaging Group (CFR):       NA    
   UN ID Number (CFR):       NA    
   Shipping Name (IATA):       Non-hazardous    
   Hazard Class (IATA):       NA    
   Additional Hazard Class (IATA):       NA    
   Packaging Group (IATA):       NA    
   UN ID Number (IATA):       NA    

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SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
   TSCA:       Title Compound - not listed    
   SARA (Title 313):       not regulated by Title 313    
   Second Ingredient:       TSCA - listed    

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A