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Agent Name Ammonium tungstate
CAS Number 11120-25-5
Formula H4-N.1/10H2-O42-W12
Major Category Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms Ammonium tungstate(VI); Tungstate (W12(OH)2O4010-), ammonium (1:10); [ChemIDplus]
Category Ammonium Compounds
Description Solid; [Merck Index] Soluble in water; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses Used to make tungsten alloys; [Merck Index]
Comments A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Tungsten and compounds."
Exposure Assessment
TLV (ACGIH) 1 mg/m3, as W
STEL (ACGIH) 3 mg/m3, as W
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