MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 01815 Pg. 1
Issued: 11/19/07
1. Chemical Product and Contact Information
Com-Cat Accelerator
Product Name: Part Number:
502-321
LECO Corporation
3000 Lakeview
St. Joseph, Michigan 49085
Information: 269-983-5531
Chemtrec: 800-424-9300
(Chemtrec Int'l: 703-527-3887)
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
OSHA ACGIH Typical %
Component CAS No. PEL (mg/m3) TLV (mg/m3) by Weight
Tungsten (VI) Oxide 1314-35-8 Not avail. 10 (total) > 95
5 (resp)
Potassium Dihydrogen- 7778-77-0 Not given Not avail. <5
phosphate
3. Hazard Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Moderate inhalation health risk; minor irritant to skin and eyes. No unusual spill or fire hazard.
Tungsten oxide is a yellowish green powder.
Potential Health Effects
EYES: Causes irritation.
SKIN: Causes irritation.
INHALATION: Tungsten oxide may cause lung damage; irritating to respiratory system.
INGESTION: Harmful is swallowed.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED: Not available.
CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE: Prolonged continued inhalation may adversely affect respiratory
function.
ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE: Harmful if swallowed. May be harmful if inhaled. May be harmful if
absorbed through the skin. Causes eye and skin irritation.
CARCINOGENICITY: None.
P/N: 502-321
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4. First Aid Measures
EYES: Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
SKIN: Immediately wash skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is
difficult, give oxygen.
INGESTION: Wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES: Non-flammable.
Flash Point: None. Method Used: Not applicable.
Flammable Limits (% by Volume in Air):
Lower: None. Upper: None.
AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not applicable.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use extinguishing media appropriate to surrounding fire conditions.
FIREFIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective
clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
6. Accidental Release Measures
SMALL/LARGE SPILL: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, rubber boots and heavy rubber
gloves. Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate
area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
7. Handling and Storage
HANDLING: Do not breathe dust; avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid prolonged or
repeated handling; wash thoroughly after handling.
STORAGE: Keep container tightly closed. Store in a cool, dry place.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Mechanical exhaust required.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Wear appropriate NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator.
SKIN AND HAND PROTECTION: Wear chemical-resistant gloves.
EYE AND FACE PROTECTION: Safety goggles.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Wear suitable protective clothing. Safety shower and eye
bath required.
P/N: 502-321
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9. Physical and Chemical Properties
APPEARANCE: Lime-green powder.
BOILING POINT: Not available.
FREEZE-MELT POINT: Not available.
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm): Not available.
VAPOR DENSITY (air = 1): Not available.
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Not available.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 7.160
pH: Not available.
ODOR: None.
PERCENT VOLATILES: Not available.
EVAPORATION RATE (Butyl Acetate = 1): Not available.
10. Stability and Reactivity
CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable.
INCOMPATIBILITY: Incompatible with bromine and strong acids; reacts violently with bromine
pentafluoride or chlorine trifluoride. Reacts initially with lithium at 392掳 F.(200掳 C.) resulting in
a rapid and violent exothermic reaction.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions. Nature
of decomposition products not known.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: None.
11. Toxicological Information
Not established.
RTECS No.: Y07760000 (Tungsten Oxide)
12. Ecological Information
No harmful effects other than those associated with suspended inert solids in water..
13. Disposal Consideration
Bury in a landfill site approved for the disposal of chemical and hazardous wastes. Observe all
federal, state and local environmental regulations.
14. Transportation Information
U.S.A. DOT: Not regulated.
P/N: 502-321
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15. Regulatory Information
U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS:
TSCA STATUS: Tungsten Oxide and Potassium Dihydrogen Phosphate are on the TSCA list.
CERCLA REPORTABLE QUANTITY: None.
SARA TITLE III:
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances: None.
Section 311/312 Hazardous Categories: Chronic, Acute.
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: None.
RCRA STATUS: Not regulated
CANADIAN REGULATIONS:
WHMIS: Not regulated.
16. Other Information
Prepared By:
Jason Whitt
Information herein is given in good faith as authoritative and valid; however, no warranty, expressed
or implied can be made.
P/N: 502-321
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