Niobium

Physical hazards

Not Classified

Health hazards

Not Classified

Environmental hazards

Not classified.

Hazard pictograms

Not applicable Not applicable 2.3 Emergency Overview Warning Dust may be irritating to respiratory tract. Dust/air mixtures may ignite or explode. Appearance: Gray metallic luster Physical state: Solid, Metal Odor: None

R-phrase(s)

Not applicable

Signal word

Not applicable Danger

Hazard statements

Not applicable

Prevention

P261 - Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray P301 + P314 - IF SWALLOWED: Get Medical advice/attention if you feel unwell P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P314 - Get Medical advice/attention if you feel unwell P370 + P378-In case of fire: Use Class D fire-fighting equipment for extinguishing General Advice None Eyes Metal dusts may cause mechanical irritation. Skin contact Metal dusts may cause mechanical irritation. Inhalation Dust may be irritating to respiratory tract. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at machinery and at places where dust can be generated. See also Section 8. Ingestion Health injuries are not known or expected under normal use. Low hazard for usual industrial or commercial handling. Fire In case of fire: Use Class D fire-fighting equipment for extinguishing

Storage

None

Disposal

Dispose of waste in accordance with local regulations. Scrap or unused Niobium may have salvage value. Contact Global Advanced Metals prior to disposal. Carcinogenic Effects Does not contain any substances listed by: IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer), NTP (National Toxicology Program), OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), ACGIH (American Conference for Governmental Industrial Hygienists) or EU (European Union). See also

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

In the presence of generated dust, powder, or fines: Asthma, Respiratory disorder

2.3 Other hazards

None Note; Solid metallic products are generally classified as "articles" and do not constitute hazardous materials in solid form under definitions such as the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) and Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008. Any articles manufactured from these solid products would be generally classified as non-hazardous. However, some hazardous elements contained in these products can be emitted under certain processing conditions such as but not limited to: burning, melting, cutting, sawing, brazing, grinding, machining, milling, and welding. The classifications given below pertain to these elements when used during these processes as references. Niobium Powder >> refer to Niobium Powder MSDS Flammable

Further information

None