MALLINCKRODT INC SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION -- SODIUM TUNGSTATE  -- 6810-00-145-1000
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM TUNGSTATE
MSDS Date:03/06/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-145-1000
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION
Address:PARIS BYPASS
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-982-5000
Emergency Phone Num:314-982-5000
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:SODIUM TUNGSTATE
CAS:10213-10-2
RTECS #:YO7900000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALE-DUST MAY IRRITATE THE
    MUCOUS MEMBRANES. INGEST-MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL DISTURBANCES.
    LARGE DOSES MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY ARREST OR CIRCULATORY COLLAPSE.
    EYE-DUST MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. C HRONIC: REPEATED OR PROLONGED
    INHALATION OF DUST MAY CAUSE PULMONARY FIBROSIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION-DIARRHEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO INFORMATION FOUND.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR ANY
    BREATHING DIFFICULTY. INGESTION-GIVE SEVERAL GLASSES OF WATER TO
    DILUTE. IF LARGE AMOUNTS WERE SWALLOWED, GET MEDICAL ADVICE.
    SKIN-NOT EXP ECTED TO REQUIRE FIRST AID MEASURES. EYE-WASH
    THOROUGHLY WITH RUNNING WATER. GET MEDICAL ADVICE IF IRRITATION
    DEVELOPS.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
    SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING & NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH
    FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE PRESSURE DEMAND.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF LEAK OR SPILL. CLEAN-UP
    PERSONNEL MAY REQUIRE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION FROM DUST. SWEEP UP &
    CONTAINERIZE FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL. VACUUMING OR WET SWEEPING
    MAY BE USED TO AVOID DU ST DISPERSAL.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER,
    STORED IN A COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL
    DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:CONTACT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN WHEN WORKING WITH
    THIS MATERIAL.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:IF THE TLV IS EXCEEDED, A DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR
    MAY BE WORN UP TO TEN TIMES THE TLV. CONSULT RESPIRATOR SUPPLIER
    FOR DETAILS.
Ventilation:A SYSTEM OF LOCAL AND/OR GENERAL EXHAUST IS RECOMMENDED TO
    KEEP EMPLOYEE EXPOSURE BELOW THE AIRBORNE EXPOSURE LIMIT.
Protective Gloves:WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:USE CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR CLEAN BODY-COVERING CLOTHING. MAINTAIN
    EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & QUICK-DRENCH FACILITIES IN WORK AREA.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:212F,100C
Spec Gravity:3.23-3.25
Solubility in Water:41G/100G WATER @0C
Appearance and Odor:FINE, WHITE CRYSTALLINE GRANULES; ODORLESS.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NO INCOMPATIBILITY DATA FOUND.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EMITS TOXIC FUMES OF SODIUM OXIDE WHEN
    HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:WHAT EVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
    DELIVERED TO AN APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY. ENSURE COMPLIANCE
    WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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