=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:PLNB9-2Y, SINGLE ELEMENT PLASMA SOLUTION (SUPDAT)
NIIN:00N072318
MSDS Number: CBXYN
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:SPEX INDUSTRIES INC
Address:3800 PARK AVE
City:EDISON
State:NJ
ZIP:08820
Country:US
Info Phone Num:908-549-7144
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:VANAJA SIVAKUMAR
CAGE:07977
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:SPEX CERTIPREP INC
Address:203 NORCROSS AVE
Box:City:METUCHEN
State:NJ
ZIP:08840
Country:US
Phone:732-549-7144
CAGE:07977

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:NH*4NBF*6; (NIOBIUM)   % WT: 0.24-2.4
CAS:12062-13-4
Fraction by Wt: <2.4%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 90-97%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Name:HAFNIUM   % WT: 1,000 PPM
CAS:7440-58-6
RTECS #:MG4600000
Fraction by Wt: <0.1%
OSHA PEL:0.5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/M3

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THIS SOLUTION MAY BE HARMFUL IF
    INGESTED, INHALED OR CONTACTED WITH THE SKIN OR EYES. IT MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION UPON CONTACT WITH THE SKIN OR EYES. ACCUMULATION OF
    NIOBIUM IN THE BODY MAY HAVE ADVERSE E FFECTS ON THE LIVER. THIS
    SOLUTION IS NOT KNOWN TO CONTAIN ANY CHEMICAL LISTED AS A
    CARCINOGEN OR (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN AT A
    CONCENTRATION GREATER THAN 0.1% BY OSHA, IARC OR NTP.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

Eyes: FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES OCCASIONALLY
    LIFTING UPPER & LOWER EYELIDS. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
    FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. INGEST: GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS
    OF WATER T O DILUTE. INHAL: MOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGEST: GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. IF VICTIM IS CONSCIOUS, GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS
    OF WATER OR MILK. IF IRRITATION CONTINUES, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION
    IMMEDIATELY.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:APPROPRIATE TO SURROUNDING FIRE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. PUT IN A SEALED CONTAINER FOR
    DISPOSAL. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES, PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A DRY, COOL ENVIRON. KEEP
    TIGHTLY SEALED WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST BE STORED IN PLASTIC OR TEFLON
    CNTNRS BECAUSE SOLN MAY ATTACK GLASS CNTNRS.
Other Precautions:AVOID INHALATION, INGESTION AND CONTACT WITH EYES AND
    SKIN.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER . LAB
    COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH CAREFULLY AFTER USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MFR'S TRADE NAME/PART NO: STANDARD, 1,000 PPM NIOBIUM IN WATER WITH
    TRACES OF HF.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Spec Gravity:APPROX 1
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:TRANSPARENT SOLUTION WITHOUT AN ODOR.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, GLASS. THIS SOLUTION MAY BE DESTRUCTIVE TO GLASS; AVOID CONTACT.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WILL RELEASE TOXIC FLUORINE VAPORS AND
    GAS.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT LOCAL HAZARDOUS OR CHEMICAL WASTE
    DISPOSAL AGENCY FOR FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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