MSDS NAME:TANTALUM, AAS
NIIN:00F023632
MSDS Number: BNJCN
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG.
Address:14422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET
City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Info Phone Num:213-516-8000
Emergency Phone Num:213-516-8000
CAGE:63415
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC
Address:14422 S SAN PEDRO ST
Box:City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Phone:310-516-8000/FAX: 310-516-9843
CAGE:63415
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN:
FLUSH SKIN W/LARGE VOLUMES OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.
INGESTION/INHALATION: SEEK PROMPT, COMPETENT MEDICAL ATTENTION.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:NON-COMBUSTIBLE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED
BREATING APPARATUS, FLAME & CHEMICAL RESISTANT CLOTHING, HAT, BOOTS
& GLOVES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IF WITHOUT RISK REMOVE MATERIAL FROM FIRE
AREA. COOL CONTAINERS W/WATER FROM MAXIMUM DISTANCE.
Spill Release Procedures:WEARING FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION, ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. COVER SPILL W/DRY
SAND OR DRY VERMICULITE, MIX WELL & CAREFULLY TRANSFER TO A WELL
MARKED CONTAINER. CLOSE D TIGHTLY AND SUBMIT OR RETAIN FOR
DISPOSAL.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
IN A COO, DRY, WELL VENTILATED AREA.
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ACID VAPORS.
FOR EMERGENCY A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, APRON, FLAME AND CHEMICAL
RESISTANT COVERALLS. EYEWASH, SAFETY DRENCH SHOWER & HYGIENIC
WASHING FACILITIES.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT STATE, LOCAL AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS FOR
PROPER DISPOSAL OF ACID SOLUTION.
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