Tungsten

Safety


Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (GHS):


NOTE! H/P and R/S phrases are safety assessments from suppliers. Different suppliers have different assessments for the same material, and the safety assessments are furthermore highly dependent on the physical forms of the materials. Therefore, the presented safety asssessments are subject to variations, depending of the supplier and form, and only serves as a general guideline for the risks, or lack thereof, when handling the elements.

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Foil
Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.



Powder
Pictogram:

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statement(s)
H228Flammable solid.
H315Causes skin irritation.
H319Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary statement(s)
P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
P305 + P351 + P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Supplemental Hazard Statements:
None



European marking and R/S phrases (obsolete):


Foil
This substance is not classified as dangerous according to Directive 67/548/EEC.



Powder
Symbol: F, Xi
R-phrases: 11-36/38
S-phrases: -