Product No. 18353 Methylamine Tungstate                              

Issue Date (07-14-00)

Review Date (12-20-02)

Section 1: Product and Company Identification

Product Name: Methylamine Tungstate

Synonym: ND

Company Name

Ted Pella, Inc. and PELCO International, P.O. Box 492477, Redding, CA 96049-2477
Domestic Phone  (800) 237-3526 (Mon-Thu. 6:00AM to 4:30PM PST; Fri 6:00AM to 4:00PM PST)

International Phone (01) (530) 243-2200 (Mon-Thu. 6:00AM to 4:30PM PST; Fri 6:00AM to 4:00PM PST)

Chemtrec Emergency Number 1-800-424-9300 24 hrs a day.

Section 2: Composition / Information on Ingredients

Principle Hazardous Component(s) (chemical and common name(s)) (Cas. No)	%	OSHA PEL mg/m3	ACGIH  TLV mg/m3	NTP	IARC	OSHA regulated
Methylamine Tungstate (NIF)	100	NIF	NIF	NIF	NIF	NIF

Section 3: Hazard Identification
Emergency overview

Appearance: White powder.

Immediate effects: No toxicity data exists so the material should be treated with caution.

Potential health effects

Primary Routes of entry: NIF
Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure: NIF
Eyes: NIF

Skin: Care should be taken not to contaminate skin.

Ingestion: Harmful.

Inhalation: May be harmful.

Chronic Exposure: NIF

Chemical Listed As Carcinogen Or Potential Carcinogen: NIF

See Toxicological Information (Section11)

Potential environmental effects

See Ecological Information (Section 12)

Section 4: First Aid Measures
If accidental overexposure is suspected

Eye(s) Contact: Contact: Irrigate thoroughly water for at least 10 minutes. Obtain medical attention.

Skin Contact: Wash off skin thoroughly with water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before re-use.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure, rest and keep warm. Obtain medical attention.

Ingestion: Wash out mouth thoroughly with water and give plenty of water to drink.  Obtain medical attention.

Note to physician

Treatment: NIF

Medical Conditions generally Aggravated by Exposure: NIF

Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: ND
Flammable Limits: ND

Auto-ignition point: ND
Fire Extinguishing Media: ND
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: ND
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: ND

Hazardous combustion products: ND

DOT Class: ND

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: Wear appropriate clothing.  Mix with sand and transfer carefully to container and arrange removal by a disposal company.  Wash the site of spillage with water and detergent.
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose of waste according to Federal, State and Local Regulations.

Section 7: Handling and Storage
Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storage: Store away from foodstuff.  Must not be sprayed in the open laboratory.

Storage temperature: Room temperature.

Storage Pressure: ND

Section 8: Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Engineering Controls

Ventilation required: Extraction hood.

Personal Protection Equipment

Respiratory protection: Use in a fume hood.  Wear respirator if handling large quantities.

Protective gloves: Rubber or plastic.
Skin protection: ND
Eye protection: Goggles.
Additional clothing and/or equipment: ND.

Exposure Guidelines

See Composition/Information on Ingredients (Section2)

Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance and Physical State: White powder.

Odor (threshold):  NIF

Specific Gravity (H2O=1): ND

Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): ND

Vapor Density (air=1): ND

Percent Volatile by volume: ND

Evaporation Rate (butyl acetate=1): ND

Boiling Point: ND

Freezing point / melting point: ND
pH: NIF
Solubility in Water: Soluble.
Molecular Weight: ND

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable.
Conditions to Avoid: ND

Materials to Avoid (Incompatibility): ND
Hazardous Decomposition Products: ND
Hazardous Polymerization:  ND

Section 11: Toxicological Information

Results of component toxicity test performed: No toxicity data exists. So the material should be treated with caution like all heavy metals.

Human experience: ND

This product does not contain any compounds listed by NTP or IARC or regulated by OSHA as a carcinogen.

Section 12: Ecological Information

Ecological Information: NIF

Chemical Fate Information: NIF

Section 13 Disposal Considerations

RCRA 40 CFR 261 Classification: NIF

Federal, State and local laws governing disposal of materials can differ. Ensure proper disposal compliance with proper authorities before disposal.

Section 14: Transportation Information

US DOT Information: Proper shipping name: NIF

EMS:NIF

MFAG: NIF

Marine Pollutant: NIF

Canadian TDG: NIF

IMDG Page: NIF

Section 15: Regulatory Information

United States Federal Regulations

MSDS complies with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Rule 29, CFR 1910.1200.

SARA: NIF

SARA Title III: NIF

RCRA: NIF

TSCA: NIF

CERCLA: NIF

State Regulations

California Proposition 65: NIF

International Regulations

Canada WHMIS: NIF

Europe EINECS Numbers: NIF

Section 16: Other Information

Label Information: NIF

European Risk and Safety Phrases: NIF

European symbols needed: NIF

Canadian WHMIS Symbols: NIF

Hazard Rating: Health: NE; Fire: NE; Reactivity: NE  
(0=least, 1=Slight, 2=Moderate, 3=High, 4=Extreme)

Abbreviations used in this document

NE= Not established

NA= Not applicable

NIF= No Information Found

ND= No Data

Disclaimer
Ted Pella, Inc. makes no warranty of any kind regarding the information furnished herein. Users should independently determine the suitability and completeness of information from all sources. While this data is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate, it should be considered only as a supplement to other information gathered by the user. It is the User's responsibility to assure the proper use and disposal of these materials as well as the safety and health of all personnel who may work with or otherwise come in contact with these materials.
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