EG-Safety Data Sheet

Safety specification sheet Date: 20/07/2000 Last change from: 07/07/2000

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1. Chemical product and company identification 1.1 Identification of the product: WOLFRAM ELEKTRODE WS2 WITSTAR 1.2 Company: Alexander BINZEL Schweitechnik GmbH & Co. KG Postfach 10 01 53 D-35331 Gieen Tel.: ++ 49 (0) 64 08/59-0 Fax.: ++ 49 (0) 64 08/5 91 91 Internet: www.binzel-abicor.com

2. Content information Composition Wolfram Rare earth oxide % approx. 98 % approx. 2 % CAS-Nr. 7440-33-7 EINECS-Nr. 2311439

3. Possible dangers

n.a.

4. First aid measures Eye contact: Skin contact: Inhalation: Ingestion: Wash with water Wash with water n.a. n.a.

IN THE EVENT OF SEVERE SYMPTOMS CONTACT QUALIFIED MEDICAL PERSONNEL IN ALL CASES.

n.a. = not available

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5. Measures for fire fighting Extinguishing medium: Extinguish fire with suitable powder fire extinguisher. Special fire-fighting measures: Use a Class D power extinguisher which is suitable for metallic fires. Cover all exposed surfaces with the powder extinguisher. When these are covered, the material should not be touched until completely cooled down. Special protective equipment: n.a.

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6. Accident prevention measures 6.1 Safety equipment: n.a. 6.2 Environmental safety measures: commensurate with the valid national regulations 6.3 Cleaning: sweep together mechanically

7. Handling and storage 7.1 Handling: 7.2 Storage: store in a dry place n.a.

8. Industrial hygiene and personal safety equipment 8.1 Breathing protection: 8.2 Skin protection: 8.3 Eye protection: 8.4 Body protection: n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a.

n.a. = not available

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9. Physical and chemical properties Appearance: Odour: pH-value (aqueous solution): Boiling point: Melting point: Flash point: Flammability: Self-flammability: Explosion limits: Fire-promoting properties: metallic-grey odourless n.a. 5,828 K 3,680 K n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. After the ignition source has been removed the wolfram wire continues to glow up until complete oxidation. 1 18.85 g/cm3 insoluble in water n.a. n.a.

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Vapour pressure (mm Hg): Density: Solubility: Aqueous solubility: Fat solubility: Graduation coefficient:

10. Stability and reactivity 10.1 Stability: This material is stable under normal storage conditions. Keep away from ignition sources.

10.2 Conditions to be avoided: n.a. 10.3 Materials to be avoided: n.a. 10.3 Dangerous decomposition prod.: n.a. n.a. = not available

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11. Toxicology details Occurring immediately: Chronic: n.a. n.a.

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12. Disposal remarks Mobility: Reduction: n.a. n.a.

Accumulation biological tolerances: n.a. Aquatic toxicity: n.a.

13. Transport specifications No dangerous cargo.

14. Transport information Commensurate with international tranport specifications.

15. Specifications This material is not dangerous and not toxic. It can be transported according to standards in various work areas.

16. Other details This safety specification sheet corresponds to the European guidelines from 05/03/1991 and the special information in Article 10 referring to 88/379/EEC, and is listed in Article 3, referring to 91/155/EEC. The details are based on today`s status of knowledge an experiences.

n.a. = not available

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