Tantalum Iodide

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Section2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [EU-GHS/CLP]
Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 3)
Skin corrosion (Category 1B)
Classification according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
Toxic by inhalation. Causes burns.
Label elements
Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP]
Pictogram
Signal wordDanger
Hazard statement(s)
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H331Toxic if inhaled.
Precautionary statement(s)
P261Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
P280Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face
protection.
P305 + P351 + P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P310Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.
Supplemental Hazardnone
Statements
According to European Directive 67/548/EEC as amended.
Hazard symbol(s)
R-phrase(s)
R23Toxic by inhalation.
R34Causes burns.
S-phrase(s)
S26In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and
seek medical advice.
S36/37/39Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
S45In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately
(show the label where possible).
Other hazards - none

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Section3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substances
Formula: TaI5
Molecular Weight: 815,47 g/mol
ComponentConcentration
Tantalum(V) iodide
CAS-No.14693-81-3-
EC-No.238-742-4

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Section4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Description of first aid measures
General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
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. Take
victim immediately to hospital. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
If swallowed
Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with
water. Consult a physician.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Prolonged exposure to iodides may produce iodism in sensitive individuals. Symptoms of exposure
include: skin rash, running nose, headache and irritation of the mucous membrane. For severe cases the
skin may show pimples, boils, hives, blisters and black and blue spots. Iodides are readily diffused across
the placenta. Neonatal deaths from respiratory distress secondary to goiter have been reported. Iodides
have been known to cause drug-induced fevers, which are usually of short duration., Benign
pneumoconiosis.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
no data available

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Section5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Hydrogen iodide, Tantalum Oxides
Advice for firefighters
Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.
Further information
no data available

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Section6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear respiratory protection. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Ensure adequate
ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust.
Environmental precautions
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed
containers for disposal.
Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.

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Section7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.
Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.Normal measures for preventive fire
protection.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Moisture sensitive. Heat sensitive.
Specific end uses
no data available

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Section8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters
Components with workplace control parameters
Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling
the product.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Face shield and safety glasses 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.
The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and
the standard EN 374 derived from it.
Body Protection
Complete suit protecting against chemicals, 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 particle
respirator type N100 (US) or type P3 (EN 143) 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).

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Section9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
a) AppearanceForm: solid
Colour: black
b) Odourno data available
c) Odour Thresholdno data available
d) pHno data available
e) Melting point/freezingMelting point/range: 496 °C
point
f) Initial boiling point and 543 °C at 1.013 hPa
boiling range
g) Flash pointno data available
h) Evaporation rateno data available
i) Flammability (solid, gas) no data available
j) Upper/lowerno data available
flammability or
explosive limits
k) Vapour pressureno data available
l) Vapour densityno data available
m) Relative density5,800 g/cm3
n) Water solubilityno data available
o) Partition coefficient: n- no data available
octanol/water
p) Autoignitionno data available
temperature
q) Decompositionno data available
temperature
r) Viscosityno data available
s) Explosive propertiesno data available
t) Oxidizing propertiesno data available
Other safety information
no data available

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Section10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
no data available
Chemical stability
no data available
Possibility of hazardous reactions
no data available
Conditions to avoid
no data available
Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agents, acids
Hazardous decomposition products
Other decomposition products - no data available

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Section11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
no data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
no data available
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
no data available
Respiratory or skin sensitization
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.
Reproductive toxicity
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
Potential health effects
Inhalation
Toxic if inhaled. Material is extremely destructive to the tissue of the
mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
IngestionMay be harmful if swallowed. Causes burns.
SkinMay be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin burns.
Eyes
Causes eye burns.
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure
Prolonged exposure to iodides may produce iodism in sensitive individuals. Symptoms of exposure
include: skin rash, running nose, headache and irritation of the mucous membrane. For severe cases the
skin may show pimples, boils, hives, blisters and black and blue spots. Iodides are readily diffused across
the placenta. Neonatal deaths from respiratory distress secondary to goiter have been reported. Iodides
have been known to cause drug-induced fevers, which are usually of short duration., Benign
pneumoconiosis.
Additional Information
RTECS: Not available

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Section12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity
no data available
Persistence and degradability
no data available
Bioaccumulative potential
no data available
Mobility in soil
no data available
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
no data available
Other adverse effects
no data available

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Section13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste treatment methods
Product
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a licensed
professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a
combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.
Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product.

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Section14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN number
ADR/RID: 3260IMDG: 3260IATA: 3260
UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (Tantalum(V) iodide)
IMDG: CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (Tantalum(V) iodide)
IATA:Corrosive solid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s. (Tantalum(V) iodide)
Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 8IMDG: 8IATA: 8
Packaging group
ADR/RID: IIIMDG: IIIATA: II
Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: noIMDG Marine pollutant: noIATA: no
Special precautions for user
no data available

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SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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