Tungsten Telluride

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation? Yes Skin? Yes Eyes? Yes Ingestion? Yes Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure: Inhalation: May cause a red, dry throat, coughing, dry mouth, garlic-like odor to breath, sweat and urine, loss of appetite, sleepiness and nausea. Ingestion: May cause a dry mouth, garlic-like odor to breath, sweat and urine, loss of appetite, sleepiness and nausea. Skin: May cause redness and itching. Eye: May cause redness and itching.

Health hazards

(Acute and Chronic) Inhalation: Acute: May cause irritation to the respiratory system, a dry mouth, garlic odor to breath, sweat and urine. Chronic: May cause anorexia, nausea, depression, somnolence and pulmonary fibrosis. Ingestion: Acute: May cause a dry mouth, suppression of sweat, garlic odor to breath and urine. Chronic: May cause anorexia, nausea, depression, somnolence. Skin: Acute: May cause irritation and itching. Chronic: May cause dermatitis. Eye: Acute: May cause irritation. Chronic: No chronic health effects recorded. Target Organs: May affect the skin and central nervous system.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Pre-existing skin disorders

Hazard pictograms

T Toxic

Hazard statements

Toxic if swallowed. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

Precautionary statements

When using do not eat or drink. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately. This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.