General Information
Version
1.1
Revision date
2022-06-23
Product name
Tungsten hexafluoride
Product Synonyms
Not Available
Chemical name
Not Applicable
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Apollo Scientific
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sales@apolloscientific.co.uk
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H280, H314, H318, H331
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H280
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
No 1272/2008 Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
Supplemental label elements
Not Applicable
Prevention
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume. P264 Wash all exposed external body areas thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.
Response
P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
Storage
P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P410+P403 Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.
Other hazards
REACH - Art.57-59 The mixture does not contain Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) at the SDS print date.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to regulation (EC) No H314 - Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1B, H318 - Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1, H331 - Acute Toxicity 1272/2008 [CLP] and (Inhalation) Category 3, H280 - Gases Under Pressure amendments [1] Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI Page 1 continued...
