Tungsten disilicide

Agent Name
Tungsten disilicide
CAS Number
12039-88-2
Formula
Si2-W
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Tungsten silicide; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Blue or gray odorless powder; Insoluble in water; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
May cause irritation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Magnesium silicide."
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Exposure Assessment

TLV (ACGIH)
3 mg/m3, as W, respirable particulate matter

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

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