Name:
Tungsten(vi)chloride 99.9+%
Synonym:
CAS:
13283-01-7
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Tungsten(vi)chloride 99.9+%
Synonym:
Synonym:
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 13283-01-7 | Tungsten(VI)chloride | 236-293-9 |
| Hazard Symbols: C Risk Phrases: 34 |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Causes burns.Water-reactive.Moisture sensitive.Air sensitive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye burns.
Skin:
Causes skin burns. May cause dermatitis.
Ingestion:
Causes gastrointestinal tract burns.
Inhalation:
May cause irritation of the respiratory tract with burning pain in the nose and throat, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and pulmonary edema. Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract.
Inhalation may be fatal as a result of spasm, inflammation, edema of the larynx and bronchi, chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema.
Chronic:
Not available.
Causes burns.Water-reactive.Moisture sensitive.Air sensitive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye burns.
Skin:
Causes skin burns. May cause dermatitis.
Ingestion:
Causes gastrointestinal tract burns.
Inhalation:
May cause irritation of the respiratory tract with burning pain in the nose and throat, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and pulmonary edema. Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract.
Inhalation may be fatal as a result of spasm, inflammation, edema of the larynx and bronchi, chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema.
Chronic:
Not available.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid immediately. Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid immediately. Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media:
Use extinguishing media most appropriate for the surrounding fire.
DO NOT USE WATER!
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media:
Use extinguishing media most appropriate for the surrounding fire.
DO NOT USE WATER!
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Do not breathe dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Use only in a chemical fume hood. Store and handle protected from air.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Do not store in direct sunlight. Store in a tightly closed container. Keep under a nitrogen blanket.
Corrosives area.
Do not breathe dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Use only in a chemical fume hood. Store and handle protected from air.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Do not store in direct sunlight. Store in a tightly closed container. Keep under a nitrogen blanket.
Corrosives area.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits CAS# 13283-01-7: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: (listed as tungsten, soluble compounds mg/m3 TWA (as W) United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: (listed as tungsten, soluble compound 3 mg/m3 STEL (as W) Belgium - TWA: (listed as tungsten, soluble compounds): 1 mg/m3 V (as W) Belgium - STEL: (listed as tungsten, soluble compounds): 3 mg/m3 (as W) Malaysia: (listed as tungsten, soluble compounds): 1 mg/m3 TWA (a Netherlands: (listed as tungsten, soluble compounds): 1 mg/m3 MAC W) Russia: (listed as tungsten): 6 mg/m3 TWA Spain: (listed as tungsten, soluble compounds): 1 mg/m3 VLA-ED (a Spain: (listed as tungsten, soluble compounds): 3 mg/m3 VLA-EC (a Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits CAS# 13283-01-7: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: (listed as tungsten, soluble compounds mg/m3 TWA (as W) United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: (listed as tungsten, soluble compound 3 mg/m3 STEL (as W) Belgium - TWA: (listed as tungsten, soluble compounds): 1 mg/m3 V (as W) Belgium - STEL: (listed as tungsten, soluble compounds): 3 mg/m3 (as W) Malaysia: (listed as tungsten, soluble compounds): 1 mg/m3 TWA (a Netherlands: (listed as tungsten, soluble compounds): 1 mg/m3 MAC W) Russia: (listed as tungsten): 6 mg/m3 TWA Spain: (listed as tungsten, soluble compounds): 1 mg/m3 VLA-ED (a Spain: (listed as tungsten, soluble compounds): 3 mg/m3 VLA-EC (a Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Solid
Color: gray blue
Odor: Chlorine odor.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 43 mm Hg @ 215 deg
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 347 deg C @ 760.00mm Hg
Freezing/Melting Point: 275 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: decomposes
Specific Gravity/Density: 3.5200g/cm3
Molecular Formula: Cl6W
Molecular Weight: 396.57
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
May decompose on exposure to moist air or water.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, dust generation, exposure to air, excess heat, exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong acids - bases - oxidizing agents - reducing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen chloride, chlorine.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
May decompose on exposure to moist air or water.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, dust generation, exposure to air, excess heat, exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong acids - bases - oxidizing agents - reducing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen chloride, chlorine.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 13283-01-7: YO7710000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 13283-01-7: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1.08 gm/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 1.8 gm/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Tungsten(VI)chloride - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
CAS# 13283-01-7: YO7710000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 13283-01-7: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1.08 gm/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 1.8 gm/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Tungsten(VI)chloride - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA
Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, N.O.S.*
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: 1759
Packing Group: II
IMO
Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: 1759
Packing Group: II
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: 1759
Packing group: II
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: C
Risk Phrases:
R 34 Causes burns.
Safety Phrases:
S 25 Avoid contact with eyes.
S 36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves
and eye/face protection.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 13283-01-7: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 13283-01-7 is listed on Canadas NDSL List.
CAS# 13283-01-7 is not listed on Canadas Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 13283-01-7 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
