KURT J. LESKER CO -- TUNGSTEN METAL  -- 9620-00N048928
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:TUNGSTEN METAL
MSDS Date:02/19/1987
FSC:9620
NIIN:00N048928
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:KURT J. LESKER CO
Address:1515 WORTHINGTON AVE
City:CLAIRTON
State:PA
ZIP:15025
Country:US
Info Phone Num:412-233-4200
Emergency Phone Num:800-245-1656;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:KURTJ
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:KURT J LESKER CO
Address:1515 WORTHINGTON AVE
Box:City:CLAIRTON
State:PA
ZIP:15025
Country:US
Phone:412-233-4200
CAGE:29145
Company Name:KURT J. LESKER CO.
Address:5635 HORNING ROAD
City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15236
Phone:(412) 655-9500
CAGE:KURTJ

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

Ingred Name:TUNGSTEN
CAS:7440-33-7
RTECS #:YO7175000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3;10 STEL
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3;10 STEL

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL: INHALATION  MAY PRODUCE
    TRANSIENT LUNG EFFECTS, INCLUDING INTERTITIAL PNEUMONITIS AND
    BRONCHITIS. SKIN: MAY CAUSE MILD SKIN IRRITATION. OTHER: TUNGSTEN
    EXHIBITS RELATIVELY LOW TOXICITY. INGESTI ON MAY PRODUCE MILD
    GASTROINTESTINAL EFFECTS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:CHRONIC LUNG DISEASES.

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

First Aid:INGEST: INDUCE VOMITING. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. TREAT
    SYSTEMATICALLY. SKIN: BRUSH OFF MATERIAL. WASH AFFECTED AREA WITH
    SOAP AND WATER. EYE: FLUSH EYES WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST
    15 MIN TO  REMOVE PARTICLES. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, SEEK MEDICAL
    ATTENTION.

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

Extinguishing Media:AGENTS FOR METAL FIRES SUCH AS DRY GRAPHITE,
    MELT-L-X, OR TEC.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP OR SCOOP UP AND PLACE IN A CONTAINER FOR
    DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED. STORE IN TIGHT
    CONTAINER IN A COOL, DRY LOCATION.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:ANY NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROVED FOR
    DUSTS, MIST AND FUMES.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: TO CONTROL DUST AND TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE
    BELOW TLV. MECH (GEN): ADEQ FOR NON-DUSTY WORK.
Protective Gloves:NO SPECIAL GLOVES NEEDED.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKER GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:10220F,5660
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:6170F,3410C
Spec Gravity:19.35
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:GREY BLACK CRYSTALLINE POWDER, PIECES; NO ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF WITH NORMAL REFUSE. DISPOSAL MUST BE
    IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS .

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