Material Safety Data Sheet

                                        acc. to OSHA and

                                 ANSI







1 Identification of substance:



�   Product details:



�   Product name: Aluminum nitride



�   Stock number: 1002KE



�   Manufacturer/Supplier:

    Nanostructured & Amorphous Materials, Inc.

    16840 Clay Road, Suite #113

    Houston, TX 77084, USA



2 Composition/Data on components:



�   Chemical characterization:

               Description: (CAS#)



    Aluminum nitride (CAS# 24304-00-5): 100%



�   Identification number(s):



�   EINECS Number: 246-140-8



3 Hazards identification



�   Hazard description:

    Xi Irritant

    F Highly flammable



�   Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and

    environment

    R 11       Highly flammable.

    R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.



�   Classification system



�   HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)

      (Hazardous Materials Identification System)

    Health (acute effects) = 2

    Flammability = 2

    Reactivity = 2



4 First aid measures



�   After inhalation

    Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial

    respiration. Keep patient warm.

    Seek immediate medical advice.



�   After skin contact

    Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.

    Seek immediate medical advice.



�   After eye contact

    Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.

    Then consult a doctor.



�   After swallowing Seek immediate medical advice.



5 Fire fighting measures



�   Suitable extinguishing agents

    In case of fire, use sand, carbon dioxide or powdered

    extinguishing agent. Never use water.



�   For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents Water



�   Special hazards caused by the material, its products of

    combustion or

      resulting gases:

    In case of fire, the following can be released:

    Metal oxide

    Ammonia



�   Protective equipment:

    Wear self-contained respirator.

    Wear fully protective impervious suit.



6 Accidental release measures



�   Person-related safety precautions:

    Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

    Ensure adequate ventilation

    Keep away from ignition sources

�   Measures for environmental protection:

    Do not allow material to be released to the environment

    without proper governmental permits.



�   Measures for cleaning/collecting:

    Ensure adequate ventilation.

    Do not flush with water or aqueous cleansing agents

    Keep away from ignition sources.



�   Additional information:

    See Section 7 for information on safe handling

    See Section 8 for information on personal protection

    equipment.

    See Section 13 for disposal information.



7 Handling and storage







�   Handling



�   Information for safe handling:

    Handle under dry protective gas.

    Keep container tightly sealed.

    Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.

    Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.



�   Information about protection against explosions and fires:

    Keep ignition sources away.

    Protect against electrostatic charges.

    Fumes can combine with air to form an explosive mixture.





�   Storage



�   Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:

    Store in a cool location.



�   Information about storage in one common storage facility:

    Store away from water/moisture.

    Do not store together with acids.



�   Further information about storage conditions:

    Store under dry inert gas.

    This product is moisture sensitive.

    Keep container tightly sealed.

    Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

    Protect from humidity and water.



8 Exposure controls and personal protection



�   Additional information about design of technical systems:

    Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for

    hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of

    at least 100 feet per minute.



    Components with limit values that require monitoring at the

    workplace:

    Not required.



�   Additional information: No data



�   Personal protective equipment



�   General protective and hygienic measures

    The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals

    should be followed.

    Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.

    Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.

    Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.

    Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.



�   Breathing equipment:

    Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are

    present.



�   Protection of hands:

    Impervious gloves

    Check protective gloves prior to each use for their proper

    condition.



�   Material of gloves

    The selection of suitable gloves not only depends on the

    material, but also on quality. Quality will vary from

    manufacturer to manufacturer.



�   Eye protection: Safety glasses



�   Body protection: Protective work clothing.



9 Physical and chemical properties:



�   General Information



�   Form: Powder

 �   Color: Gray



 �   Odor: Ammonia-like



 �                                  Value/Range   Unit       Method



 �   Change in condition



 �   Melting point/Melting range:                  2150-2200 ° C



 �   Boiling point/Boiling range:            Not determined



 �   Sublimation temperature / start:        Not determined



 �   Flash point:                            Not applicable



 �   Flammability (solid, gaseous)           Highly flammable.



 �   Ignition temperature:                   Not determined



 �   Decomposition temperature:              Not determined



 �   Explosion limits:



 �   Lower:                                  Not determined



 �   Upper:                                  Not determined



 �   Vapor pressure:                         Not determined



 �   Density:                 at    20 ° C                3.26 g/cm³



 �   Solubility in / Miscibility with



 �   Water:                                  Decomposes



10 Stability and reactivity



 �   Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:

     Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according

     to specifications.



 �   Materials to be avoided:

     Water/moisture

     Acids



 �   Dangerous reactions No dangerous reactions known



 �   Dangerous products of decomposition:

     Metal oxide fume

     Ammonia



11 Toxicological information



 �   Acute toxicity:



 �   Primary irritant effect:



 �   on the skin: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.



 �   on the eye: Irritating effect.



 �   Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.



 �   Subacute to chronic toxicity:

     Aluminum may be implicated in Alzheimers disease.

      Inhalation of aluminum containing dusts may cause

     pulmonary disease.



 �   Subacute to chronic toxicity:

     Corrosive materials are acutely destructive to the

     respiratory tract, eyes, skin and digestive tract. Eye

     contact may result in permanent damage and complete vision

     loss. Inhalation may result in respiratory effects such as

     inflammation, edema, and chemical pneumonitis. May cause

     coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath,

     headache, nausea and vomiting. Ingestion may cause damage

     to the mouth, throat and esophagus. May cause skin burns

     or irritation depending on the severity of the exposure.



 �   Additional toxicological information:

     To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity

     of this substance is not fully known.

     No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this

     material is available from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or

     ACGIH.



12 Ecological information:



 �   General notes:

     Do not allow material to be released to the environment

     without proper governmental permits.



13 Disposal considerations





 �   Product:

 �   Recommendation

     Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure

     proper disposal.





 �   Uncleaned packagings:



 �   Recommendation:

     Disposal must be made according to official regulations.



14 Transport information



 �   DOT regulations:



 �   Hazard class:              4.3



 �   Identification number:     UN2813



 �   Packing group:             III



 �   Proper shipping name (technical name):

                               Water-reactive solid, n.o.s.

     (aluminum                           nitride)



 �   Land transport ADR/RID   (cross-border)



 �   ADR/RID class:             4.3 Substances which, in contact

     with water,

                                      emit flammable gases



 �   Danger code (Kemler):      423



 �   UN-Number:                 2813



 �   Description of goods:      Water-reactive solid, n.o.s.

     (aluminum nitride)



 �   Maritime transport IMDG:



 �   IMDG Class:                4.3



 �   UN Number:                 2813



 �   Packaging group:           III



 �   Proper shipping name:      Water-reactive solid, n.o.s.

     (aluminum nitride)

 �   Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:



 �   ICAO/IATA Class:          4.3



 �   UN/ID Number:             2813



 �   Packaging group:          III



 �   Proper shipping name:     Water-reactive solid, n.o.s.

     (aluminum

                              nitride)



15 Regulations







 �   Product related hazard informations:



 �   Hazard symbols:

     Xi Irritant F Highly flammable



 �   Risk phrases:

     11       Highly flammable.

     36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.



 �   Safety phrases:

     7        Keep container tightly closed.

     26       In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately

     with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

     33       Take precautionary measures against static

     discharges.

     36/37    Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.

     43       In case of fire, use sand, carbon dioxide or

     powdered extinguishing agent. Never use water.

     60       This material and its container must be disposed

     of as hazardous waste.



 �   National regulations

     All components of this product are listed in the U.S.

     Environmental Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control

     Act Chemical substance Inventory.



16 Other information:



 �   Employers should use this information only as a supplement

     to other information gathered by them, and should make

     independent judgement of suitability of this information to

     ensure proper use and protect the health and safety of

employees. This information is furnished without warranty,

and any use of the product not in conformance with this

Material Safety Data Sheet, or in combination with any

other product or process, is the responsibility of the

user.