| [Fire Fighting] Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. To extinguish fire, use water fog, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or regular foam. | |
| [Ingestion] Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. | |
| [Inhalation] Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. | |
| [Skin] Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. | |
| [Eyes] Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. | |
| [Storage] Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep containers tightly closed. | |
| [Handling] Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only in a well ventilated area. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Keep container tightly closed. | |
| [Inhalation] May cause respiratory tract irritation. | |
| [Skin] May cause skin irritation. | |
| [Eyes] May cause eye irritation. | |
| [Ingestion] May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May be harmful if swallowed. | |
| [Personal Protection] Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin. | |
| [Respirators] Wear a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved full-facepiece airline respirator in the positive pressure mode with emergency escape provisions. | |
| [Exposure Effects] Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. May cause lung damage. | |
| [Appearance] Canary yellow, heavy powder; dark orange when heated. | |
| [Solubility in water] Insoluble | |
| [Melting Point] 1473 | |
| [Density] 7.16 g/cm3 | |
| [Usage] Manufacture of tungstates which are used for x-ray screens and for fireproofing fabrics. | |
| [Product Name] Tungsten(VI) oxide | |
| [Synonyms] Tungsten blue Tungsten oxide Tungsten(Vi) oxide Tungstic acid anhydride Tungstic anhydride Tungstic oxide | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_1314-35-8.htm">1314-35-8 | |
| [Formula] O3W | |
| [Molecular Weight] 231.84 | |
| [EINECS] 215-231-4 | |
| [RTECS] YO7760000 | |
| [RTECS Class] Other | |
| [Merck] 12,9947 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 110461 (G) | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Clean up spills immediately, using the appropriate protective equipment. Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Chlorine, Chlorine trifluoride, Lithium. | |
| [Stability] Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. | |
| [Decomposition] None. |
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