General Information
Revision date
2015-12-15
Product name
Tungsten Hard Scrap
Product Synonyms
Tungsten Turnings/Shavings, Tungsten Scrap
Chemical name
Refractory Metal Carbide
Manufacturer Name
Greystone Alloys —
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Company Information
company name
Greystone Alloys —
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Hazard statements
May be harmful in contact with eyes or skin, if inhaled, or swallowed. Emergency Overview: Tungsten hard scrap is a dark gray metal with no odor. During normal operation and usage, these products do not present inhalation or ingestion hazards. However, grinding these products will produce dusts of potentially hazardous ingredients which can be ingested, inhaled, or come into contact with the skin and eyes. Hazard Summary: Overexposure to this material in the form of metallurgical powder (from operations such as grinding) is hazardous to health. May cause eye, skin, and mucous membrane irritation. May cause temporary or permanent respiratory disease. Certain pulmonary and skin conditions may be aggravated by exposure.
