Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Pentakis(dimethylamino)niobium(V), 99%
CAS Registry Number: 19824-58-9
Formula: Nb[N(CH3)2]5
EINECS Number: none
Chemical Family: metal amide complex
Synonym: none
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title compound 19824-58-9 100% no data no data
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Forms dimethylamine vapor with moisture. Causes burns to eyes, skin and respiratory tract. May cause
Emergency Overview:
choking, chest pain, dyspnea (breathing dificulty), drowsiness, nausea, and convulsions.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, inhalation of dust and vapor
Eye Contact: corrosive vapors cause burns to the eyes.
Skin Contact: Causes burns to the skin.
Inhalation: (As vapor or dust) corrosive to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
Ingestion may lead to burning sensation, dizziness, abdominal cramps, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, weakness
Ingestion:
and convulsions.
Corrosive to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Diethylenetriamine is toxic and corrosive if swallowed, inhaled or
Acute Health Affects:
absorbed through the skin. Induces sleepiness.
Chronic Health Affects: No information available on long-term exposure to this material.
NTP: No
IARC: No
OSHA: No
SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
Eye Exposure:
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if
Skin Exposure:
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 only if directed by medical personnel.
SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: no data
Autoignition Temperature: no data
Explosion Limits: no data
Extinguishing Medium: carbon dioxide, dry powder or foam
If this product is involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and If involved in a fire, this material may emit toxic and corrosive fumes.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: Moisture will produce flammable gas.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite, sodium carbonate or other suitable non-combustible adsorbent and
Spill and Leak Procedures:
swept up.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Store in a tightly sealed container away from moisture. Store cold. Handle and store the product under an inert
Handling and Storage:
atmosphere of nitrogen or argon.
SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection: Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
Skin Protection: Wear protective clothing and gloves.
Ventilation: Handle the material in an efficient 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: Handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: purple-black xtl.
Molecular Weight: 313.29
Melting Point: no data
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: no data
Odor: none
Solubility in Water: insoluble
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: moisture sensitive
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: contact with moisture
Incompatibility: water, halogens, strong oxidizing agents
Decomposition Products: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, niobium oxide and organic fumes
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data: No information available in the RTECS files.
Carcinogenic Effects: no data
Mutagenic Effects: no data
Tetratogenic Effects: no data
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information: No information available
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR): Organometallic substance, Solid, Water-reactive, Flammable
Hazard Class (CFR): 4.3
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): 4.1
Packaging Group (CFR): II
UN ID Number (CFR): UN# 3396
Shipping Name (IATA): Organometallic substance, Solid, Water-reactive, Flammable
Hazard Class (IATA): 4.3
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): 4.1
Packaging Group (IATA): II
UN ID Number (IATA): UN# 3396
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Not listed in the TSCA inventory
SARA (Title 313): Not regulated under SARA 313
Second Ingredient: none
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
