Tungsten disulfide
Agent Name
Tungsten disulfide
CAS Number
12138-09-9
Formula
S2-W
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Tungsten sulfide (WS2); [MSDSonline]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Greyish-black solid; [Hawley] Black powder with an odor of rotten eggs; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a solid and aerosol lubricant; [Hawley]
Comments
May cause irritation; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TLV (ACGIH)
3 mg/m3, as W, respirable particulate matter
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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