Sodium Tungstate, Dihydrate ACS

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1 Safety Data Sheet Sodium Tungstate, Dihydrate ACS 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product Name: Sodium Tungstate, Dihydrate ACS Synonyms/Generic Names: Tungstic acid, sodium salt, dihydrate Product Number: 5493 Product Use: Industrial, Manufacturing or Laboratory use Manufacturer: Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc. N4335 Temkin Rd. Columbus, WI For More Information Call: (Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30) In Case of Emergency Call: CHEMTREC or (24 Hours/Day, 7 Days/Week) 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION OSHA Hazards: Harmful by ingestion. Target Organs: None Signal Words: Warning Pictograms: GHS Classification: Acute toxicity, Oral Category 4 GHS Label Elements, including precautionary statements: Hazard Statements: H302 Harmful if swallowed. Precautionary Statements: P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P330 Rinse mouth. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations. Potential Health Effects May cause eye irritation. Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed. Revised on 09/19/2016 Page 1 of 6

2 NFPA Ratings Health 2 Flammability 0 Reactivity 0 Specific hazard HMIS Ratings Health 2 Fire 0 Reactivity 0 Personal 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Component Weight % CAS # Sodium Tungstate Dihydrate EINECS# / ELINCS# Formula Molecular Weight > Na 2 O 4 W * 2H 2 O g/mol 4. FIRST-AID MEASURES Inhalation Ingestion Rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention. Move casualty to fresh air and keep at rest. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention. Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and wash using soap. Get medical attention. Do Not Induce Vomiting! Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If conscious, wash out mouth with water. Get medical attention. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable (and unsuitable) extinguishing media Special protective equipment and precautions for firefighters Specific hazards arising from the chemical Product is not flammable. Use appropriate media for adjacent fire. Cool containers with water. Wear self-contained, approved breathing apparatus and full protective clothing, including eye protection and boots. Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions (sodium oxides, tungsten oxide). (See also Stability and Reactivity section). 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Environmental precautions Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up See section 8 for recommendations on the use of personal protective equipment. Prevent spillage from entering drains. Any release to the environment may be subject to federal/national or local reporting requirements. Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Clean surfaces thoroughly with water to remove residual contamination. Dispose of all waste and cleanup materials in accordance with regulations. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for safe handling See section 8 for recommendations on the use of personal protective equipment. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after using. Keep container closed when not in use. Avoid formation of dusts. Revised on 09/19/2016 Page 2 of 6

3 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Store in cool, dry well ventilated area. Keep away from incompatible materials (see section 10 for incompatibilities). 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Occupational exposure controls: Component Exposure Limits Basis Entity Sodium Tungstate 1 mg/m 3 TLV ACGIH Dihydrate 3 mg/m 3 STEL ACGIH 1 mg/m 3 PEL OSHA 3 mg/m 3 STEL OSHA 1 mg/m 3 REL NIOSH 3 mg/m 3 STEL NIOSH TWA: Time Weighted Average over 8 hours of work. TLV: Threshold Limit Value over 8 hours of work. REL: Recommended Exposure Limit PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit during x minutes. IDLH: Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health WEEL: Workplace Environmental Exposure Levels CEIL: Ceiling Personal Protection Wear chemical safety glasses or goggles. Inhalation Provide local exhaust, preferably mechanical. If exposure levels are excessive, use an approved respirator. Wear nitrile or rubber gloves, apron or lab coat. The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace. Other Other Recommendations Provide eyewash stations, quick-drench showers and washing facilities accessible to areas of use and handling. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance (physical state, color, etc.) Odor Odor threshold ph Melting point/freezing point Initial boiling point and boiling range Flash point Evaporation rate Flammability (solid, gas) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limit Vapor pressure Vapor density Relative density Solubility (ies) Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water Auto-ignition temperature White crystals and powder at 100 g/l at 20 C (68 F) 689 C (1,288 F) Not Flammable Not Flammable Not Flammable Soluble in water Revised on 09/19/2016 Page 3 of 6

4 Decomposition temperature 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Chemical Stability Possibility of Hazardous Reactions Conditions to Avoid Incompatible Materials Hazardous Decomposition Products Stable Will not occur. Oxidizing agents. Sodium oxides, tungsten oxide. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute Toxicity LDLO Dermal rat - >2,000 mg/kg Respiratory LC50 Inhalation rat 4 hours - >5,010 mg/m 3 Ingestion LD50 Oral rat 1,453 mg/kg Other LD50 Intraperitoneal rat 204 mg/kg LD50 Subcutaneous rat 251 mg/kg LD50 Intraperitoneal mouse 145 mg/kg Carcinogenicity IARC ACGIH NTP OSHA as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC. as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH. as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP. as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA. Signs & Symptoms of Exposure Irritation, redness, swelling, pain. Irritation, redness, watering eyes. Respiratory Coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath. Ingestion Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain. Chronic Toxicity Teratogenicity Mutagenicity Embryotoxicity Specific Target Organ Toxicity Reproductive Toxicity Respiratory/ Sensitization 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity Aquatic Vertebrate Aquatic Invertebrate Terrestrial Revised on 09/19/2016 Page 4 of 6

5 Persistence and Degradability Bioaccumulative Potential Mobility in Soil PBT and vpvb Assessment Other Adverse Effects 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste Product or Residues Product Containers Users should review their operations in terms of the applicable federal/national or local regulations and consult with appropriate regulatory agencies if necessary before disposing of waste product or residue. Users should review their operations in terms of the applicable federal/national or local regulations and consult with appropriate regulatory agencies if necessary before disposing of waste product container. The information offered in section 13 is for the product as shipped. Use and/or alterations to the product may significantly change the characteristics of the material and alter the waste classification and proper disposal methods. 14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION US DOT TDG IMDG Marine Pollutant IATA/ICAO No 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION TSCA Inventory Status DSCL (EEC) California Proposition 65 SARA 302 SARA 304 SARA 311 SARA 312 SARA 313 WHMIS Canada All ingredients are listed on the TSCA inventory. All ingredients are listed on the DSCL inventory. Acute Health Hazard Acute Health Hazard Revised on 09/19/2016 Page 5 of 6

6 16. OTHER INFORMATION Revision Date Revision 1 03/22/2013 Revision 2 09/19/2016 Disclaimer: Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc. ( Columbus ) believes that the information herein is factual but is not intended to be all inclusive. The information relates only to the specific material designated and does not relate to its use in combination with other materials or its use as to any particular process. Because safety standards and regulations are subject to change and because Columbus has no continuing control over the material, those handling, storing or using the material should satisfy themselves that they have current information regarding the particular way the material is handled, stored or used and that the same is done in accordance with federal, state and local law. COLUMBUS MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING (WITHOUT LIMITATION) WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLETENESS OR CONTINUING ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR WITH RESPECT TO FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR USE. Revised on 09/19/2016 Page 6 of 6