Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Tantalum (V) (tetraethoxy)(acetylacetonate) (99.99+%-Ta) PURATREM
CAS Registry Number: 20219-33-4
Formula: Ta(OC2H5)4(CH3COCHCOCH3)
EINECS Number: none
Chemical Family: metal beta-diketonate complexes
Synonym: tantalumacetylacetone ethanolate.
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title compound 20219-33-4 100% 5mg/m3(Ta) 5mg/m3(Ta)
Section 3: Hazards Identification
The dust may irritate the skin, eyes, and respiratory system. Moisture will produce ethanol vapor which may
Emergency Overview:
cause drowsiness.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, contact with skin and eyes.
Eye Contact: The dust and ethanol hydrolysis product may cause moderate irritation of the eyes.
Skin Contact: Solid may cause mild irritation of the skin.
Dust may cause moderate irritation to the upper respiratory tract. Ethanol vapor may cause dizziness and
Inhalation:
drowsiness
Ingestion: Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal distress, nausea, vomiting and headache.
May be irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Exposure may cause impairment of coordination and
Acute Health Affects:
reaction time.
No data is available for this product. Prolonged exposure to ethanol vapors may be harmful to nerves and
Chronic Health Affects:
liver.
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 in
Inhalation:
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 involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and If involved in a fire this material may release toxic fumes.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: Flammable solid. Formation of explosive air/solid mixtures is possible.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Eliminate all ignition sources. Do not raise dust. Small spills may be adsorbed into diatomaceous earth, sand,
Spill and Leak Procedures:
or other suitable adsorbent, and swept up.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Store in a tightly sealed container in a dry place. If container is left open, product may adsorb moisture from
Handling and Storage:
the atmosphere and release ethanol vapor.
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. Consult with glove manufacturer to determine the proper type of glove.
Ventilation: Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respiratory
Respirator:
Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation: Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: yellow solid
Molecular Weight: 460.3
Melting Point: 45°
Boiling Point: 95°C /.5mm
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: 1.5
Odor: alcohol-like odor
Solubility in Water: reacts with water
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: moisture sensitive
Hazardous Polymerization: No hazardous polymerization.
Conditions to Avoid: Keep away from moisture, heat and ignition sources including open flame and electrostatic discharge.
Incompatibility: Water, active metals and halogens
Decomposition Products: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, tantalum oxide, 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): Flammable solids, Organic, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (CFR): 4.1
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): II
UN ID Number (CFR): UN# 1325
Shipping Name (IATA): Flammable solid, Organic, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (IATA): 4.1
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): II
UN ID Number (IATA): UN# 1325
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Not listed in the TSCA inventory
SARA (Title 313): Title compound not listed.
Second Ingredient: none
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A