Product ID:MOLYBDENUM DISULFIDE
MSDS Date:05/18/1994
FSC:9150
NIIN:00N057911
MSDS Number: BWYZG

Emergency Phone: 512-680-9000

Info Phone: 512-680-9000

Cage: 61665

Telephone: 210-691-2000

Cage: 61665

MOLYBDENUM SULFIDE; (MOS*2)

CAS: 1317-33-5

RTECS: QA4697000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 5 MG MO/M3

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG MO/M3

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:REFERENCES AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME DO
NOT REPORT ILL EFFECTS IN WORKERS EXPOSED TO DUST AND FUMES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF RESP) . EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
W/POTABLE WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES, SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM
MD . SKIN:FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL MD .

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . COMBUSTION OF THIS MATERIAL WILL PRODUCE
SULFUR DIOXIDE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:REACTS VIOLENTLY WITH H*2O*2.

Spill Release Procedures:USE A VACUUM SYSTEM TO CLEAN UP SPILLS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:MAINTAIN THE ENVIRONMENT EXPOSURE AT
OR BELOW THE TLV.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORS IF TLV IS
EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:EXHAUST DUSTY CONDITIONS WITH LOCAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MP:2912F, 1600C (DECOMP)

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:SUPP DATA
Spec Gravity:4.80
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLUE-GRAY TO BLACK, CRYSTALLINE POWDER.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:160.07

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SO*2

Waste Disposal Methods:COMPLY WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
REQUIREMENTS .

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