NILE
CHEMICALS
NILE
CHEMICALS
Section
1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product
Name: Silicotungstic acid
AR
CAS#:
12520-88-6
Synonym:
Chemical
Name: Not available.
Chemical
Formula: H4[SiO4.(W3O9)4].xH2O
Section
2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Composition:
Name
CAS #
% by Weight
Silicotungstic
acid
12520-88-6
100
Toxicological
Data on Ingredients: Not
applicable.
Section
3: Hazards Identification
Potential
Acute Health Effects: Hazardous
in case of ingestion. Slightly hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant), of
inhalation.
Potential
Chronic Health Effects:
Hazardous
in case of ingestion. Slightly hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant), of
inhalation. CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS:Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not
available. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL
TOXICITY:
Not available.
Section
4: First Aid Measures
Eye
Contact: Immediately flush
eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes, keeping eyelids open. Cold
water may be used.
Skin
Contact: No known effect
on skin contact, rinse with water for a few minutes.
Serious
Skin Contact: Not
available.
Inhalation:
Allow the victim to rest
in a well ventilated area. Seek immediate medical attention.
Serious
Inhalation: Not available.
Ingestion:
Do
not induce vomiting. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or
waistband. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Seek immediate medical attention.
Serious
Ingestion: Not available.
Section
5: Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability
of the Product: Non-flammable.
Auto-Ignition
Temperature: Not
applicable.
Flash
Points: Not applicable.
Flammable
Limits: Not applicable.
Products
of Combustion: Not
available.
Fire
Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: Not
applicable.
Explosion
Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Risks
of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not
available.
Fire
Fighting Media and Instructions: Not
applicable.
Special
Remarks on Fire Hazards: Not
available.
Special
Remarks on Explosion Hazards: Not
available.
Section
6: Accidental Release Measures
Small
Spill:Use appropriate
tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish
cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according
to local and regional authority requirements.
Large
Spill:If the product is in
its solid form: Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste
disposal container. If the product is in its liquid form: Absorb with an inert
material and put the spilled material in an appropriate waste disposal. Finish
cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate
through the sanitary system.
Section
7: Handling and Storage
Precautions:
No specific safety phrase
has been found applicable for this product.
Storage:No
specific storage is required. Use shelves or cabinets sturdy enough to bear the
weight of the chemicals. Be sure that it is not necessary to strain to reach
materials, and that shelves are not overloaded.
Section
8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering
Controls:Use process
enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep
airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate
dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants
below the exposure limit.
Personal
Protection: Safety
glasses. Lab coat.
Personal
Protection in Case of a Large Spill:
Splash
goggles. Full suit. Boots. Gloves. Suggested protective clothing might not be
sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product.
Exposure
Limits: Not available.
Section
9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical
state and appearance: Solid.
(Deliquescent crystals solid.)
Odor:
Not available.
Taste:
Not available.
Molecular
Weight: 2878.31 g/mole
Color:
Colorless to light yellow.
pH
(1% soln/water): Not
available.
Boiling
Point: Decomposes.
Melting
Point: 25°C (77°F)
Critical
Temperature: Not
available.
Specific
Gravity: 4.5 (Water = 1)
Vapor
Pressure: Not applicable.
Vapor
Density: Not available.
Volatility:
Not available.
Odor
Threshold: Not available.
Water/Oil
Dist. Coeff.: Not
available.
Ionicity
(in Water): Not available.
Dispersion
Properties: See solubility
in water, methanol.
Solubility:
Soluble in cold water,
methanol.
Section
10: Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability:
The product is stable.
Instability
Temperature: Not
available.
Conditions
of Instability: Not
available.
Incompatibility
with various substances: Not
available.
Corrosivity:
Non-corrosive in presence
of glass.
Special
Remarks on Reactivity: Not
available.
Special
Remarks on Corrosivity: Not
available.
Polymerization:
No.
Section
11: Toxicological Information
Routes
of Entry: Ingestion.
Toxicity
to Animals:
LD50:
Not available. LC50: Not available.
Chronic
Effects on Humans: Not
available.
Other
Toxic Effects on Humans:
Hazardous
in case of ingestion. Slightly hazardous in case of inhalation.
Special
Remarks on Toxicity to Animals: Not
available.
Special
Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans: Not
available.
Special
Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans: Not
available.
Section
12: Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity:
Not available.
BOD5
and COD: Not available.
Products
of Biodegradation:
Possibly
hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term
degradation products may arise.
Toxicity
of the Products of Biodegradation: The
products of degradation are more toxic.
Special
Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation: Not
available.
Section
13: Disposal Considerations
Waste
Disposal:
Section
14: Transport Information
DOT
Classification: Not a DOT
controlled material
Identification:
Not applicable.
Special
Provisions for Transport: Not
applicable.
Section
15: Other Regulatory Information
Federal
and State Regulations: TSCA
8(b) inventory: No products were found.
Other
Regulations: Not
available..
Other
Classifications:
WHMIS
(Canada): Not controlled
under WHMIS (Canada).
DSCL
(EEC):
This
product is not classified according to the EU regulations.
HMIS
(U.S.A.):
Health
Hazard: 1
Fire
Hazard: 0
Reactivity:
0
Personal
Protection: a
National
Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.):
Health:
1
Flammability:
0
Reactivity:
0
Specific
hazard:
Protective
Equipment:
Not
applicable. Lab coat. Not applicable. Safety glasses.
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