Tungsten fluoride (WF6), (OC-6-11)-

297.83

297.94100

232-029-1

2196

Yellow liquid or colorless gas|Orthorhombic, deliquescent crystals when solid

0

2.52120

Tungsten hexafluoride appears as a toxic corrosive light yellow liquid or gas. Noncombustible. Used in the manufacture of other chemicals and in the manufacture of electronics.

3.44 g/cm³ @ Temp: 15 °C

2.5 °C

19.5 °C

Decomposes in water

May be stored in glass pressure ampuls.

Decomposes toxic hydrogen fluoride gas and tungstic acid in case of water

Critical volume: 233 cu cm/mol|Specific gavity: 3.551 at 15 °C/liquid|Hexane solutions often strongly colored

Decomposes in water giving hydrofluoric acid, another corrosive material.

Fluoride Salts, Soluble

Water-Reactive

TUNGSTEN HEXAFLUORIDE emits very toxic and irritating fumes containing metallic tungsten and tungsten fluorides when heated to decomposition. Reacts violently with tetramethoxysilane [Jacob, E., Angew. Chem., 1982, 21, p. 143].

Corrosive liquid

26.5 kJ/mol at 17.1 °C

Critical temperature: 444 K; critical pressure: 4.34 MPa

2.3

UN 2196 2.3

3

23/24/25-34

26-36/37/39-45

YO7720000

T,C

Warehouse ventilated, low temperature and dry

Toxic/Corrosive

Missing Phrase - N15.00950417-P260-P280-P303 + P361 + P353-P304 + P340 + P310-P305 + P351 + P338

H280-H301 + H311 + H331-H314

SRP: The most favorable course of action is to use an alternative chemical product with less inherent propensity for occupational harm/injury/toxicity or environmental contamination. Recycle any unused portion of the material for its approved use or return it to the manufacturer or supplier. Ultimate disposal of the chemical must consider: the material's impact on air quality; potential migration in soil or water; effects on animal and plant life; and conformance with environmental and public health regulations.

Excerpt from ERG Guide 125 [Gases - Corrosive]: Some may burn but none ignite readily. Vapors from liquefied gas are initially heavier than air and spread along ground. Some of these materials may react violently with water. Cylinders exposed to fire may vent and release toxic and/or corrosive gas through pressure relief devices. Containers may explode when heated. Ruptured cylinders may rocket. For UN1005: Anhydrous ammonia, at high concentrations in confined spaces, presents a flammability risk if a source of ignition is introduced. (ERG, 2016)|Corrosives, Reactive - 1st degree

|Danger|H280 (100%): Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated [Warning Gases under pressure]|P260, P264, P270, P271, P280, P284, P301+P310, P301+P330+P331, P302+P352, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P310, P312, P320, P321, P322, P330, P361, P363, P403+P233, P405, P410+P403, and P501|Aggregated GHS information provided by 138 companies from 7 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.|H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated [Warning Gases under pressure]|P260, P271, P284, P304+P340, P310, P320, P403+P233, P405, P410+P403, and P501

Excerpt from ERG Guide 125 [Gases - Corrosive]: As an immediate precautionary measure, isolate spill or leak area for at least 100 meters (330 feet) in all directions. SPILL: See ERG Table 1 - Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances on the UN/NA 2196 datasheet. FIRE: If tank, rail car or tank truck is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 1600 meters (1 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 1600 meters (1 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2016)

Excerpt from ERG Guide 125 [Gases - Corrosive]: Fully encapsulating, vapor-protective clothing should be worn for spills and leaks with no fire. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. If possible, turn leaking containers so that gas escapes rather than liquid. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. Do not direct water at spill or source of leak. Use water spray to reduce vapors or divert vapor cloud drift. Avoid allowing water runoff to contact spilled material. Isolate area until gas has dispersed. (ERG, 2016)

Excerpt from ERG Guide 125 [Gases - Corrosive]: Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Wear chemical protective clothing that is specifically recommended by the manufacturer. It may provide little or no thermal protection. Structural firefighters' protective clothing provides limited protection in fire situations ONLY; it is not effective in spill situations where direct contact with the substance is possible. (ERG, 2016)|Personnel protection: Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear appropriate chemical protective gloves, boots and goggles.

If material involved in fire: Use dry chemical, dry sand, or carbon dioxide. Do not use water on material itself. If large quantities of combustibles are involved, use water in flooding quantities as spray and fog. Use water spray to knock-down vapors. Cool all affected containers with flooding quantities of water. Apply water from as far a distance as possible.

Environmental considerations: Land spill: Dike surface flow using soil, sand bags, foamed polyurethane, or foamed concrete. Absorb bulk liquid with fly ash, cement powder, or commercial sorbents.|Environmental considerations: Water spill: Use natural deep water pockets excavated lagoons, or sand bag barriers to trap material at bottom. Remove trapped material with suction hoses.|Environmental considerations: Air spill: Vapor knockdown water is corrosive or toxic and should be diked for containment.|If material not involved in fire: Neutralize spilled material with crushed limestone, soda ash, or lime.

If material not involved in fire: Keep material out of water sources and sewers. Build dikes to contain low as necessary. Use water spray to knock-down vapors. Do not use water on material itself.|Personnel protection: Avoid breathing vapors. Keep upwind. Avoid bodily contact with the material. Do not handle broken packages unless wearing appropriate personal protective equipment. Wash away any material which may have contacted the body with copious amounts of water or soap and water. If contact with the material anticipated, wear appropriate chemical protective clothing.

According to the 2006 TSCA Inventory Update Reporting data, the number of persons reasonably likely to be exposed in the industrial manufacturing, processing, and use of tungsten hexafluoride is 1 to 99; the data may be greatly underestimated(1).

Excerpt from ERG Guide 125 [Gases - Corrosive]: TOXIC; may be fatal if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through skin. Vapors are extremely irritating and corrosive. Contact with gas or liquefied gas may cause burns, severe injury and/or frostbite. Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Runoff from fire control may cause pollution. (ERG, 2016)

Excerpt from ERG Guide 125 [Gases - Corrosive]: Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved and take precautions to protect themselves. Move victim to fresh air. Call 911 or emergency medical service. Give artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; give artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult. Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. In case of contact with liquefied gas, thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water. In case of contact with substance, immediately flush skin or eyes with running water for at least 20 minutes. In case of contact with Hydrogen fluoride, anhydrous (UN1052), flush with large amounts of water. For skin contact, if calcium gluconate gel is available, rinse 5 minutes, then apply gel. Otherwise, continue rinsing until medical treatment is available. For eyes, flush with water or a saline solution for 15 minutes. Keep victim calm and warm. Keep victim under observation. Effects of contact or inhalation may be delayed. (ERG, 2016)

Immediate first aid: Ensure that adequate decontamination has been carried out. If patient is not breathing, start artificial respiration, preferably with a demand-valve resuscitator, bag-valve-mask device, or pocket mask, as trained. Perform CPR as necessary. Immediately flush contaminated eyes with gently flowing water. Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down position, if possible) to maintain an open airway and prevent aspiration. Keep patient quiet and maintain normal body temperature. Obtain medical attention. /Fluorine and related compounds/|Basic treatment: Establish a patent airway (oropharyngeal or nasopharyngeal airway, if needed). Suction if necessary. Watch for signs of respiratory insufficiency and assist ventilations if necessary. Administer oxygen by nonrebreather mask at 10 to 15 L/min. Monitor for pulmonary edema and treat if necessary ... . Monitor for shock and treat if necessary ... . Anticipate seizures adn treat if necessary ... . For eye contamination, flush eyes immediately with water. Irrigate each eye continuously with 0.9% saline (NS) during transport ... . Do not use emetics. For ingestion, rinse mouth and administer 5 ml/kg up to 200 ml of water for dilution if the patent can swallow, has a strong gag reflex, and does not drool. ... . Cover skin burns with dry sterile dressings after decontamination ... . /Fluorine and related compounds/|Advanced treatment: Consider orotracheal or nasotracheal intubation for airway control in the patient who is unconscious, has severe pulmonary edema, or is in severe respiratory distress. Positive-pressure ventilation techniques with a bag valve mask device may be beneficial. Consider drug therapy for pulmonary edema ... . Monitor cardiac rhythm and treat arrhythmias if necessary ... . Start IV administration of D5W /SRP: "To keep open", minimal flow rate/. Use 0.9% saline (NS) or lactated Ringer's (LR) if signs of hypovolemia are present. For hypotension with signs of hypovolemia, administer fluid cautiously. Consider vasopressors if patient is hypotensive with a normal fluid volume. Watch for signs of fluid overload ... . Treat seizures with diazepam or lorazepam ... . Use proparacaine hydrochloride to assist eye irrigation ... . /Fluorine and related compounds/|Immediate first aid: Ensure that adequate decontamination has been carried out. If patient is not breathing, start artificial respiration, preferably with a demand-valve resuscitator, bag-valve-mask device, or pocket mask, as trained. Perform CPR as necessary. Immediately flush contaminated eyes with gently flowing water. Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down position, if possible) to maintain an open airway and prevent aspiration. Keep patient quiet and maintain normal body temperature. Obtain medical attention. /Choking Agents (Pulmonary/Lung-Damaging Agents)/|For more Antidote and Emergency Treatment (Complete) data for Tungsten hexafluoride (6 total), please visit the HSDB record page.

All other basic inorganic chemical manufacturing|Tungsten fluoride (WF6), (OC-6-11)-: ACTIVE

Fire Hazards -> Corrosives, Reactive - 1st degree