MSDS Of Tungsten Oxide
1. Product Designations
Product name: Wolframoxid
CAS No.: 12036-22-5
Identified uses: Laboratory chemicals, preparation of substances
Details of the supplier of the Safety Data Sheet:
Manufacturer/Supplier:
Stanford Advanced Materials
23661 Birtcher Dr.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Telephone: (949) 407-8904
Fax: (949) 812-6690
E-Mail: sales@SAMaterials.com
2. Identification of Hazards
Classification of the substance or mixture:
Not classified as a hazardous substance or mixture.
Labelling elements:
Not classified as a hazardous substance or mixture.
Other hazards:
This substance/mixture contains no components that are persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT) or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at concentrations equal to or exceeding 0.1%.
3. Composition/Information on Constituents
Formula: O<SB>2</>W
Molecular Weight: 215.84 g/mol
CAS No.: 12036-22-5
4. First Aid Measures
If inhaled: Move the person to fresh air. If breathing ceases, administer artificial respiration.
If skin contact occurs: Rinse the affected area with soap and plenty of water.
If eye contact occurs: Rinse the eyes cautiously with water.
If swallowed: Do not give anything to an unconscious person. Rinse the mouth with water.
5. Firefighting Measures
Suitable extinguishing media:
Use sprayed water, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Specific hazard from the substance or mixture:
Wolframoxid
Instructions for firefighting:
When combating a fire, wear an independent respiratory protective device, if necessary.
Additional information:
No data available
6. Accidental Release Measures
Precautionary measures for personnel, protective equipment and emergency procedures:
Avoid dust formation. Prevent the inhalation of vapours, mists or gas.
Precautionary measures for the environment:
Prevent the product from entering the sewer system.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning:
Sweep up and shovel the material. Store in appropriate, closed containers for disposal.
7. Handling and Storage
Precautions for safe handling:
Ensure adequate extraction at points where dust is generated; follow standard fire prevention measures.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
Store in a cool place. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated area.
Storage class (TRGS 510): Flammable solid substances
8. Exposure Control/Personal Protective Equipment
Appropriate technical measures:
Follow standard industrial hygiene practices.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Eye/face protection
Skin protection:
Wear gloves. Wash and dry hands.
Body protection:
Select protective clothing based on the type, concentration and quantity of hazardous substances and the workplace.
Respiratory protection:
A respiratory device is not required.
Limitation of environmental exposure:
Prevent the product from entering the sewer system.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance; form: Powder
Colour: brown
10. Stability and Reactivity
Reactivity:
No data available
Chemical stability:
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Possibility of hazardous reactions:
No data available
Conditions to avoid:
No data available
Incompatible materials:
Strong oxidising agents
Hazardous decomposition products:
Hazardous decomposition products may form under fire conditions – tungsten trioxide
Other decomposition products:
No data available
11. Toxicological Information
Acute toxicity:
No data available for tungsten trioxide
Corrosive/irritating effects on the skin:
No data available (tungsten trioxide)
Serious eye damage/irritation:
No data available (tungsten trioxide)
Sensitisation of the respiratory system or skin:
No data available (tungsten trioxide)
Germ cell mutagenicity:
No data available (tungsten trioxide)
Carcinogenicity:
According to IARC: No component in this product present at concentrations equal to or above 0.1% has been identified as a probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen.
12. Disposal Considerations
Product:
Offer surplus and non-recoverable solutions to an authorised waste disposal company.
Contaminated packaging:
Dispose of as unused product.
13. End of the Safety Data Sheet
This Safety Data Sheet is provided solely for your information, consideration and investigation. Stanford Advanced Materials provides no guarantee, either expressed or implied, and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information herein.