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SPI Supplies Division
Structure Probe, Inc.
P.O. Box 656 West Chester, PA 19381-0656 USA
Phone: 1-(610)-436-5400 Fax: 1-(610)-436-5755
E-mail: spi3spi@2spi.com
WWW: http://www.2spi.com
Manufacturer's CAGE: 1P573

Material Safety Data Sheet

SPI# 01709-BA, 01717-BA Tungsten Wire;
SPI# 01800-AB Tungsten Boats;
SPI# 01801-BA, 01802-BA, 01803-BA Tungsten Wire Baskets;

Tungsten Wire

Tungsten Baskets

Tungsten Boats

Section 1: Identification

Date Effective...........  November 28, 2007
                           (most recent revision)


Chemical Name/Synonyms... Tungsten      
                            

Emergencies                
Contacting CHEMTREC:

24 Hour Emergency Use Only #'s......   
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Worldwide FAX:   1-(703)-741-6090 
Toll-free phone: 1-(800)-424-9300 USA only


Product or Trade Name.... 
           SPI# 01709-BA, 01717-BA Tungsten Wire; 
           SPI# 01800-AB Tungsten Boats; 
           SPI# 01801-BA, 01802-BA, 01803-BA Tungsten Wire Baskets;
           SPI# 4120W-BA, 4120W-MB Tungsten Grids






Hazardous
Material
Information System
USA		Health

0   National Fire
Protection
Association
USA		 



                  Fire
Hazard               0



                  Reactivity            0




                  Personal
Protection   




NFPA Rating:  Health: 0      Fire:  0      Reactivity:  0


Section 2 Composition

Component Name            CAS #          Percent	
	Tungsten	7440-33-7	    100%				  
	

EINECS NUMBER:	231-143-9
RTECS#: YO7175000


Section 3: Hazard Identification


Hazard description:	not applicable
Appearance: 		gray
Flash Point:   		not applicable 

Potential Health Effects:	not applicable

Section 4: First Aid Measures

General Information: No special measures required

Eyes:	   Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. 
                   If symptoms persist, seek medical attention.

Skin:	   Generally the product does not irritate the skin.

Ingestion:  Seek medical attention. 

Inhalation: Seek medical treatment in case of complaint.


Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures


General Information: Product is not flammable.  
Use suitable extinguishing agents for surrounding fire.  

Protective Equipment:  No special measures are required.

In case of fire, metal oxide fume may be released.


Section 6: Accidental Release Measures


General Information: Do not allow material to be released 
to the environment without proper government permits.

Spills/Leaks: Pick up mechanically.  Transfer to suitable container 
for proper disposal or salvage.


Section 7: Handling and Storage


Handling: Keep container tightly closed.  Wash thoroughly after 
handling.  Avoid contact with skin and eyes.  Do not inhale or ingest.

Storage:  Store in cool, dry pace in tightly closed containers.


Section 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection


Engineering Controls:
	No further data.

Exposure Limits:

Chemical Name        		ACGIH TLV mg/m3		
   Tungsten & compounds	1; 3 STEL	(soluble compounds)
				5; 10 STEL (insoluble compounds)
		 
Other Countries:
	Denmark TWA		5
	Netherlands MAC-TTG 	5
	Norway TWA		5
	Poland			5 (fume and dust)
	Russia			2-STEL
	Sweden NGV		5
	United Kingdom TWA	5; 10-STRL
		

Personal Protective Equipment:

Eyes:	Safety glasses

Skin:	Not required

Clothing: Protective work clothing

Respirators: Not required

Engineering Controls: The usual precautionary measures for handling 
chemicals should be followed.


Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties


Physical State: 		metal wire 
Appearance: 			gray
Chemical Formula:		W
Molecular Weight:		183.85 
Odor:  				odorless
pH:  				not applicable
Vapor Pressure:			not determined  
Vapor Density:  		not determined
Evaporation Rate:  		not determined
Viscosity:  			not determined
Boiling Point: 			5900°C
Freezing/Melting Point:	3410°C  
Autoignition Temperature:  	not determined
Flash Point:  			not determined
Decomposition Temperature:  	not determined
Explosion Limits,    Lower:  	not determined
                     Upper:  	not determined
Solubility in water:  		Insoluble
Specific Gravity/Density:	19.3 g/cm3 @ 20o C


Section 10: Stability and Reactivity


Chemical Stability: Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to
specifications.

Incompatibility with Other Materials: Oxidizing agents

Hazardous Decomposition of Products: None known

Dangerous Reactions:	None known


Section 11: Toxicological Information


Skin: Mild skin irritant.

Eyes: Mild eye irritant.

May be harmful by ingestion, inhalation, or skin absorption. 
To the best of our knowledge the toxicological properties of 
this material have not been fully investigated.


Section 12: Ecological Information


General: Do not allow material to be released to the 
environment without proper government permits.


Section 13: Disposal Considerations

General: Recycle material where possible. Consult state, local or 
national regulations to ensure proper disposal.  Disposal must be 
made according to official regulations.


Section 14: Transport Information



Not a hazardous material for transportation. 

US DOT Hazard Class: none

IATA (for international shipments): none


Section 15: Regulatory Information


Observe the general safety regulations when handling chemicals.  
For use only by technically qualified individuals.

National regulations: 
TSCA Inventory:  7440-33-7 is listed.
SARA:  7440-33-7 is not listed.

Canadian DSL: 7440-33-7 is listed.


Section 16: Other Information

Disclaimer of Liability:
Caution! Do not use SPI Supplies products or materials in applications involving implantation within the body; direct or indirect contact with the blood pathway; contact with bone, tissue, tissue fluid, or blood; or prolonged contact with mucous membranes. Products offered by SPI Supplies are not designed or manufactured for use in implantation in the human body or in contact with internal body fluids or tissues. SPI Supplies will not provide to customers making devices for such applications any notice, certification, or information necessary for such medical device use required by US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) regulation or any other statute. SPI Supplies and Structure Probe, Inc. make no representation, promise, express warranty or implied warranty concerning the suitability of these materials for use in implantation in the human body or in contact with internal body tissues of fluids.
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The information and recommendations set forth above are taken from sources believed to be accurate as of the date hereof, however SPI Supplies and Structure Probe, Inc. make no warranty with respect to the accuracy of the information or the suitability of the recommendations, and assume no liability to any user thereof. The information contained in this sheet does not constitute a hazard assessment and should not be used in place of the user's own assessment of work place risks as required by other health and safety legislation.

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