BHCMP - A-237, PHOSPHOMOLYBDIC ACID

Product Identification

Product ID:A-237, PHOSPHOMOLYBDIC ACID
MSDS Date:10/12/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-163-4611
MSDS Number: BHCMP

Responsible Party
FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIVISION
1 REAGENT LANE
FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410

Emergency Phone: 201-796-7523

Info Phone: 201-796-7100

Preparer: GASTON L. PILLORI

Cage: 1B464

Contractor
FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO. CHEMICAL MFG DIV
FAIRLAWN, NJ 07410-2802 US

Telephone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

Ingredients

PHOSPHOMOLYBDIC ACID

CAS: 11104-88-4

Fraction By Weight: 100%

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALE- COUGHING, CHOKING,
HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, CHEST TIGHTNESS. SKIN- SEVERE PAIN AND
BROWNISH/YELLOW STAINS. EYE- CONJUNCTIVAL EDEMA AND CORNEAL
DESTRUCTION. INGEST- SEVERE BURNING PAIN IN TH E MOUTH, STOMACH.
CHRONIC: EROSION OF TEETH WITH JAW NECROSIS, DERMATITIS,
CONJUNCTIVITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:COUGHING, CHOKING, WEAKNESS, FROTHY SPUTUM,
CYANOSIS, SKIN BURNS, PAIN, TEARS, BLURRED VISION,
PHOTOSENSITIZATION. SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF SKIN AND
RESPIRATORY DISORDERS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

First Aid

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE SUBJECT TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING
STOPPED, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. EYE: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF
WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN:REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CL OTHING AND WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. INGESTION:
GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER AND INDUCE VOMITING. GET IMMEDIATE
MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, HALON OR WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:MOVE CONTAINERS FROM FIRE AREA, IF POSSIBLE.
AVOID BREATHING VAPORS OR DUSTS. EVACUATE & DENY ACCESS.USE WATER
SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAINERS MAY BURST WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT
OF FIRE.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:WIPE OR SOAK UP SMALL SPILLS WITH PAPER TOWEL
OR INERT ABSORBANT. DIKE TO RETAIN LARGE SPILLS. REMOVE RESIDUE
WITH INERT ABSORBANT. PLACE IN DISPOSAL CONTAINER. DO NOT TOUCH
SPILLED MATERIAL. ISOLATE HAZARD AREA AND DENY ENTRY.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE, HEAT AND IGNITION SOURCES. KEEP
CONTAINERS CLOSED.
Other Precautions:USE GLASS, PLASTIC OR PORCELAIN TO REMOVE MATERIAL
FROM BOTTLE. MATERIAL MAY BE REDUCED BY METALS AND DUST.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:IF VENTILATION DOES NOT MAINTAIN INHALATION
EXPOSURES BELOW PEL (TLV), USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR AS
PER CURRENT 29 CFR 1910.134, INSTRUCTIONS/WARNINGS AND
NIOSH-RESPIRATOR SELECTION.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION IS REQUIRED. LOCAL EXHAUST
MAY BE REQUIRED IF WORK AREA IS NOT VENTED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH. OTHER EQUIPMENT
AS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE EXPOSURE FROM PROLONGED OR REPEATED
CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
COMPANY (ANDY MERRILL) WAS CONTACTED BY TELEPHONE ON 12/1/89AND SAID
THE PHOSPHOMOLYBDIC ACID IS HANDLED AS A NON-HAZARD FOR STORAGE AND
NON-HAZARD FOR DOT REGULATIONS.

Chemical Properties

HCC:C3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:172F,78C
Spec Gravity:3.2
Solubility in Water:71.0
Appearance and Odor:BRIGHT YELLOW CRYSTALS

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
METALS, REDUCING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:ABNORMAL TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC OXIDES OF PHOSPHOROUS.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

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