NILE
CHEMICALS
SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the
company/undertaking
1.1 Product identifiers
Product name : Sodium tungstate dihydrate
Product Number : 191182
Brand : Nile
CAS-No. : 10213-10-2
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised
against
Identified uses : Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company : Nile Chemicals
Masjid Bundar
Mumbai 400009
INDIA
Telephone : +91 022-66313162
Fax : +91 022-23454828
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section
16.
Classification according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
Xn Harmful R22
For the full text of the R-phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Pictogram
Signal word Warning
Hazard statement(s)
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary statement(s) none
Supplemental Hazard
Statements
none
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2.3 Other hazards - none
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.1 Substances
Synonyms : Tungstic acidsodium saltdihydrate
Formula : Na2O4W · 2H2O
Molecular Weight : 329,85 g/mol
CAS-No. : 10213-10-2
EC-No. : 236-743-4
Hazardous ingredients according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Component Classification Concentration
Disodium wolframate dihydrate
CAS-No.
EC-No.
10213-10-2
236-743-4
Acute Tox. 4; H302 <= 100 %
Hazardous ingredients according to Directive 1999/45/EC
Component Classification Concentration
Disodium wolframate dihydrate
CAS-No.
EC-No.
10213-10-2
236-743-4
Xn, R22 <= 100 %
For the full text of the H-Statements and R-Phrases mentioned in this Section,
see Section 16
SECTION 4: First aid measures
4.1 Description of first aid measures
General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration. Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact
Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact
Flush eyes with water as a precaution.
If swallowed
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water.
Consult a physician.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling
(see section 2.2) and/or in
section 11
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
no data available
SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
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5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Sodium oxides, Tungsten oxide
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.
5.4 Further information
no data available
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing
vapours, mist or gas. Ensure
adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing dust.
For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep
in suitable, closed
containers for disposal.
6.4 Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.
Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.Normal
measures for preventive fire
protection.
For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and
well-ventilated place.
7.3 Specific end use(s)
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are
stipulated
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
Components with workplace control parameters
8.2 Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash
hands before breaks and
at the end of workday.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166 Use equipment for eye
protection tested
and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN
166(EU).
Skin protection
Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove
removal technique
(without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this
product. Dispose of
contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good
laboratory practices.
Wash and dry hands.
The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU
Directive 89/686/EEC and
the standard EN 374 derived from it.
Full contact
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Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:DermatrilŪ (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M)
Splash contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:DermatrilŪ (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M)
data source: KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, phone +49 (0)6659 87300, e-mail
sales@kcl.de,
test method: EN374
If used in solution, or mixed with other substances, and under conditions
which differ from EN 374,
contact the supplier of the CE approved gloves. This recommendation is
advisory only and must
be evaluated by an industrial hygienist and safety officer familiar with the
specific situation of
anticipated use by our customers. It should not be construed as offering an
approval for any
specific use scenario.
Body Protection
Complete suit protecting against chemicals, The type of protective equipment
must be selected
according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the
specific workplace.
Respiratory protection
For nuisance exposures use type P95 (US) or type P1 (EU EN 143) particle
respirator.For higher
level protection use type OV/AG/P99 (US) or type ABEK-P2 (EU EN 143)
respirator cartridges.
Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate
government standards
such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
Control of environmental exposure
Do not let product enter drains.
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
a) Appearance Form: Crystals and fragments
Colour: white
b) Odour no data available
c) Odour Threshold no data available
d) pH 9 - 11,5 at 100 g/l at 20 °C
e) Melting point/freezing
point
Melting point/range: 698 °C - lit.
f) Initial boiling point and
boiling range
no data available
g) Flash point not applicable
h) Evapouration rate no data available
i) Flammability (solid, gas) no data available
j) Upper/lower
flammability or
explosive limits
no data available
k) Vapour pressure no data available
l) Vapour density no data available
m) Relative density 4,18 g/cm3
n) Water solubility no data available
o) Partition coefficient: n- no data available
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octanol/water
p) Auto-ignition
temperature
no data available
q) Decomposition
temperature
no data available
r) Viscosity no data available
s) Explosive properties no data available
t) Oxidizing properties no data available
9.2 Other safety information
Bulk density 1.770 kg/m3
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
no data available
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
no data available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
no data available
10.5 Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agents
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Other decomposition products - no data available
In the event of fire: see section 5
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral - rat - 1.453 mg/kg
LC50 Inhalation - rat - 4 h - > 5.010 mg/m3
LDLO Dermal - rat - > 2.000 mg/kg
LD50 Intraperitoneal - rat - 204 mg/kg
Remarks: Behavioral:Somnolence (general depressed activity). Behavioral:Coma.
LD50 Subcutaneous - rat - 251 mg/kg
LD50 Intraperitoneal - mouse - 145 mg/kg
Remarks: Behavioral:Somnolence (general depressed activity). Behavioral:Coma.
Skin corrosion/irritation
Skin - rabbit
Result: No skin irritation
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Eyes - rabbit
Result: No eye irritation
Respiratory or skin sensitisation
no data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
no data available
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Carcinogenicity
IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to
0.1% is identified as
probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
Reproductive toxicity
no data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
no data available
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
no data available
Aspiration hazard
no data available
Additional Information
RTECS: YO7900000
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological
properties have not been
thoroughly investigated.
SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
no data available
12.2 Persistence and degradability
no data available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
no data available
12.4 Mobility in soil
no data available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not
required/not conducted
12.6 Other adverse effects
no data available
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.
Contact a licensed
professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or
mix the material with a
combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an
afterburner and scrubber.
Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product.
SECTION 14: Transport information
14.1 UN number
ADR/RID: - IMDG: - IATA: -
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods
IMDG: Not dangerous goods
IATA: Not dangerous goods
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: - IMDG: - IATA: -
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14.4 Packaging group
ADR/RID: - IMDG: - IATA: -
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: no IMDG Marine pollutant: no IATA: no
14.6 Special precautions for user
no data available
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No.
1907/2006.
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the
substance or mixture
no data available
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out
SECTION 16: Other information
Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3.
Acute Tox. Acute toxicity
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
Full text of R-phrases referred to under sections 2 and 3
Xn Harmful
R22 Harmful if swallowed.
Further information
The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all
inclusive and shall be
used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present
state of our knowledge
and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety
precautions. It does not represent any
guarantee of the properties of the product. Nile Chemicals and its Affiliates
shall not be held
liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above
product.
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