BHCHF - PHOSPHOMOLYBDIC ACID

Product Identification

Product ID:PHOSPHOMOLYBDIC ACID
MSDS Date:04/06/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-270-8747
MSDS Number: BHCHF

Responsible Party
MALLINCKRODT INC. SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION
PARIS BYPASS
PARIS, KY 40361
US

Emergency Phone: 314-982-5000

Info Phone: 314-982-5000

Cage: 62910

Contractor
MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 908-859-2151

Cage: 62910

Ingredients

PHOSPHOMOLYBDIC ACID

CAS: 11104-88-4

Fraction By Weight: 100.0%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3 AS( MO)

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 AS(MO)

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:SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS OF
SKIN AND EYES.EYE DAMAGE POSSIBLE.INHALATION MAY CAUSE IRRITATION
OF RESPIRATORY TRACT,COUGHING,SORE THROAT,SHORTNESS OF
BREATHE.INGESTION MAY CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATI ON OF MOUTH AND
THROAT,NAUSEA,ABDOMINALPAIN,AND VOMITING.CHRONIC:NO INFORMATION
AVAILABLE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:DATA PER MGF MSDS.
Effects of Overexposure:CORROSIVE MATERIAL,MAY CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION
OF EYES,SKIN,RESPIRATORY OR G.I. TRACTS; EYES,G.I.OR LUNGS DAMAGE
POSSIBLE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
WORSEN.

First Aid

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR;SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING;SEEK A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
EYES:WASH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR ABOUT 15-20 MINUTES,GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION IMMED IATELY. SKIN:WASH THOROUGHLY WITH PLENTYOF WATER
AND SEEK MEDICAL HELP.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE ANY SUITABLE MEDIA FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE EXPLOSION HAZARDS.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;SWEEP UP OR
VACUUM AND COLLECT FOR PROPER DISPOSAL IN AN APPROVED CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
AREA.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MDHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR A ACID
DUST/MIST IF ABOVE PEL/TLV.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:APRON,BOOTS,LAB COAT,EYE-WASH
FACILITIES,SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN:DO NOT BREATHE
DUST/MIST;WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CORROSIVE MATERIAL,USE AS DIRECTED.

Chemical Properties

HCC:B1
Spec Gravity:2.5
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:BRIGHT YELLOW CRYSTALS,ODORLESS.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG BASES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF PHOSPHORUS AND MOLYBDENUM.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES;DISPOSAL MUST BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS

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