Product ID:TUNGSTEN, W03
MSDS Date:06/02/1989
FSC:9630
NIIN:00N053312
MSDS Number: BVPRS

Emergency Phone: 201-549-7144

Info Phone: 201-549-7144

Preparer: VANAJA SIVAKUMAR

Cage: 07977

Telephone: 732-549-7144

Cage: 07977

TUNGSTEN

CAS: 7440-33-7

RTECS: YO7175000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

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:TUNGSTEN MAY BE HARMFUL IF INHALED,
INGESTED OR CONTACTED WITH THE SKIN OR EYES. OVEREXPOSURE CAN
RESULT IN RESPIRATORY, PULMONARY AND/OR SKIN COMPLICATIONS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INGEST: CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MINUTES OCCASIONALLY LIFTING UPPER & LOWER EYELIDS. SKIN:
REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING, THEN FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES. WASH CLOTHING THOROUGHLY BEFORE REUSE. INHAL: MOVE TO
FRESH AIR. IF IRRITATION CONTINUES, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION
IMMEDIATLEY.

Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE OR DRY CHEMICAL POWDER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AND VENTILATE AREA. SWEEP UP AND
PLACE IN BAG. HOLD FOR PROPER DISPOSAL. WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA IN A TIGHTLY
SEALED CONTAINER.
Other Precautions:IRRITANT. AVOID INHALATION, INGESTION AND CONTACT
WITH EYES AND SKIN.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED SAFETY GLASSES .
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT. CHEMICAL RESISTANT CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH CAREFULLY AFTER USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MP: 6170F, 3410C +/- 20C.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:10220F,5660
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:SUPDAT
Spec Gravity:19.35
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:GRAY-BLACK.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HALOGENS AND STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,
STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS . CONTACT LOCAL HAZARDOUS OR CHEMICAL
WASTE DISPOSAL AGENCY FOR REGULATIONS.

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