Product ID:1261 MOLYBDATE REAGENT 1
MSDS Date:09/07/1995
FSC:6505
NIIN:00F050620
MSDS Number: CCCQK

BETZ LABORATORIES INC

4636 SOMERTON RD
TREVOSE, PA 19053-6742
US

Emergency Phone: 215-355-3300/800-877-1940

Info Phone: 215-355-3300/800-877-1940

Cage: 24774

BETZDEARBORN INC.

TREVOSE, PA 19053 US

Telephone: 215-355-3300

Cage: 24774

CATECHOL; PYROCATECHOL

CAS: 120-80-9

RTECS: DJ3450000

OSHA PEL 5 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 2320 MG/CUM

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): >5000 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN/EYES: IRRITATION. INHALATION:
UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. INGESTION: GI IRRITATION.
PROLONGED/REPEATED EXPOSURES MAY CAUSE TOXICITY TO THE BLOOD.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, REDNESS, ITCHING

First Aid:SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER FOR 15 MINS. EYES: FLUSH W/WATER
FOR 15 MINS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: DON'T FEED
ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS/CONVULSIVE VICTIM. DON'T INDUCE
VOMIT ING. DILUTE CONTENTS OF STOMACH USING 3-4 GLASSES MILK/WATER.
OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Flash Point Method:PMCC
Flash Point:>200F
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, FOAM/WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR POSITIVE PRESSURE SCBA W/FULL FACE PIECE.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. USE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
CONTAIN & ABSORB ON ABSORBENT MATERIAL. PLACE IN WASTE DISPOSAL
CONTAINER. FLUSH AREA W/WATER. WET AREA MAY BE SLIPPERY. SPREAD
SAND/GRIT.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED WHEN NOT IN
USE. DON'T FREEZE. IF FROZEN, THAW & MIX COMPLETELY PRIOR TO USE.
NORMAL CHEMICAL HANDLING.

Respiratory Protection:USE AIR-PURIFYING RESPIRATORS W/IN USE
LIMITATIONS ASSOCIATED W/THE EQUIPMENT/ELSE USE SUPPLIED AIR
RESPIRATORS. IF AIR-PURIFYING RESPIRATOR USE IS APPROPRIATE, USE A
RESPIRATOR W/DUST/MIST FILTERS.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN AIR CONTAMINANTS BELOW
EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:30F
Vapor Pres:18
Vapor Density:<1
Spec Gravity:1
pH:7
Evaporation Rate & Reference:(ETHER =1): <1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS TO YELLOW LIQUID W/NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL: ELEMENTAL OXIDES.

Waste Disposal Methods:WATER CONTAMINATED W/PRODUCT MAY BE SENT TO A
SANITARY SEWER TREATMENT FACILITY IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS. PRODUCT AS IS, INCINERATE/LAND DISPOSE IN AN APPROVED
LANDFILL.

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