Name:
Tungsten hexacarbonyl 99.9+%
Synonym:
CAS:
14040-11-0
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Tungsten hexacarbonyl 99.9+%
Synonym:
Synonym:
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 14040-11-0 | Tungsten hexacarbonyl | 99.9+% | 237-880-2 |
| Hazard Symbols: T Risk Phrases: 23/24/25 |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation. Toxic in contact with skin.
Ingestion:
May cause irritation of the digestive tract. Poison by ingestion.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation. Toxic if inhaled.
Chronic:
Not available.
Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation. Toxic in contact with skin.
Ingestion:
May cause irritation of the digestive tract. Poison by ingestion.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation. Toxic if inhaled.
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:
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:
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 water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
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 water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
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.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
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.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits CAS# 14040-11-0: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: (listed as tungsten, insoluble compoun 5 mg/m3 TWA (as W) United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: (listed as tungsten, insoluble compounds): 10 mg/m3 STEL (as W) Belgium - TWA: (listed as tungsten, insoluble compounds): 5 mg/m3 (as W) Belgium - STEL: (listed as tungsten, insoluble compounds): 10 mg/ VLE (as W) Malaysia: (listed as tungsten, insoluble compounds): 5 mg/m3 TWA W) Netherlands: (listed as tungsten, insoluble compounds): 5 mg/m3 M (as W) Russia: (listed as tungsten): 6 mg/m3 TWA Spain: (listed as tungsten, insoluble compounds): 5 mg/m3 VLA-ED W) Spain: (listed as tungsten, insoluble compounds): 10 mg/m3 VLA-EC W) Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Not available.
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# 14040-11-0: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: (listed as tungsten, insoluble compoun 5 mg/m3 TWA (as W) United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: (listed as tungsten, insoluble compounds): 10 mg/m3 STEL (as W) Belgium - TWA: (listed as tungsten, insoluble compounds): 5 mg/m3 (as W) Belgium - STEL: (listed as tungsten, insoluble compounds): 10 mg/ VLE (as W) Malaysia: (listed as tungsten, insoluble compounds): 5 mg/m3 TWA W) Netherlands: (listed as tungsten, insoluble compounds): 5 mg/m3 M (as W) Russia: (listed as tungsten): 6 mg/m3 TWA Spain: (listed as tungsten, insoluble compounds): 5 mg/m3 VLA-ED W) Spain: (listed as tungsten, insoluble compounds): 10 mg/m3 VLA-EC W) Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Not available.
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: Powder
Color: white
Odor: practically odorless
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 0.1 mm Hg @ 20 deg C
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 175 deg C @760 mmHg
Freezing/Melting Point: 150 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: 150 deg C
Solubility in water: Insoluble.
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula: C6O6W
Molecular Weight: 351.91
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Not available.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
Not available.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 14040-11-0: YO7705000 LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Tungsten hexacarbonyl - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
CAS# 14040-11-0: YO7705000 LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Tungsten hexacarbonyl - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Other No information available.
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA
Shipping Name: ORGANOMETALLIC COMPOUND, TOXIC, N.O.S.*
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 3282
Packing Group: II
IMO
Shipping Name: ORGANOMETALLIC COMPOUND, TOXIC, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 3282
Packing Group: II
RID/ADR
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: T
Risk Phrases:
R 23/24/25 Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin
and if swallowed.
Safety Phrases:
S 28A After contact with skin, wash immediately with
plenty of water.
S 36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves
and eye/face protection.
S 38 In case of insufficient ventilation, wear
suitable respiratory equipment.
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# 14040-11-0: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 14040-11-0 is listed on Canadas NDSL List.
CAS# 14040-11-0 is not listed on Canadas Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 14040-11-0 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
