Tungsten carbide

Agent Name
Tungsten carbide
CAS Number
11130-73-7
Formula
C-W
Major Category
Metals
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Gray powder; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used to make cemented tungsten carbide cutting tools, dies, and rock drills; Also used as a catalyst; [HSDB]
Comments
See "Tungsten carbide (cemented)."
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Exposure Assessment

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

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

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