Product ID:SODIUM MOLYBDATE
MSDS Date:10/10/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N082274
MSDS Number: CGCPN

Emergency Phone: 314-539-1600; 314-982-5000

Info Phone: 314-539-1600

Cage: 23104

Telephone: 908-859-2151

Cage: 62910

MOLYBDIC ACID, DISODIUM SALT, DIHYDRATE

CAS: 10102-40-6

RTECS: QA5085000

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3 (MO)

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 (MO)

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHAL: CAN IRRITATE RESP TRACT.
CAN BE RTE OF ABSORPTION OF SOLUBLE SALTS OF MOLYBDENUM. INGEST:
MOD TOX BECAUSE OF SOLUBILITY. LGE DOSES CAUSE SEV DISTRESS;
CRAMPING, VOMIT & HYPERTENSION. SKI N: CAN BE IRRITATING TO WET
SKIN CAUSING DFCLT TO HEAL RASH. EYES: IRRITANT TO SOFT TISS. ACTS
AS A (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: SENSITIZER. CHRONIC: NO SPECIFIC INFO
FOUND. MOLYBDENUM IS RAPIDLY EXCRETED FROM BODY. PERSONS EXPOSED
OVER LONG PERIODS SUFFER FROM ANEMIA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PREEXISTING SKIN
DISORDERS OR EYE PROBLEMS OR IMPAIRED RESPIRATORY FUNCTION MAY BE
MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THE SUBSTANCE.

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHG, GIVE ARTF RESP. IF
BRTHG IS DFCLT, GIVE OXYGEN. CALL MD. INGEST: INDUCE VOMIT IMMED BY
GIVING 2 GLASSES OF WATER/MILK IF AVAIL & STICKING FINGER DOWN
THROAT. CALL MD IMMED. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCON
PERS. SKIN: REMOVE ANY CONTAM CLTHG. WASH SKIN W/SOAP/MILD
DETERGENT & WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. GET MED ATTN IF IRRIT
DEVELOPS OR (SUP DAT)

Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION
HAZARD.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF LEAK OR SPILL. CLEAN-UP
PERSONNEL MAY REQUIRE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION FROM
DUST. SWEEP UP AND CONTAINERIZE FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL.
VACUUMING OR WET SWEEPING MAY BE USED TO AVOID DUST DISPERSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTR. PROTECT
FROM PHYSICAL DMG. STORE IN COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM
SOURCES OF HEAT, MOISTURE & INCOMPATIBILITIES.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. AVOID
BREATHING DUST. HEAT WILL CONTRIBUTE TO INSTABILITY. USE WITH
ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

Respiratory Protection:IF TLV IS EXCEEDED, A NIOSH APPROVED DUST/MIST
RESPIRATOR MAY BE WORN UP TO 10 TIMES TLV. CONSULT RESPIRATOR
SUPPLIER FOR LIMITATIONS. ALTERNATIVELY, A NIOSH APPROVED SUPPLIED
AIR FULL FACEPIECE RESPI RATOR/AIRLINED HOOD MAY BE WORN.
Ventilation:A SYS OF LOC &/OR GEN EXHST IS REC TO KEEP EMPLOYEE EXPOS
BELOW AIRBORNE EXPOS LIMITS. LOC EXHST VENT IS GEN (SUP DAT)
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPRVD EMER EYEWASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
IMPERVIOUS PROT CLTHG, INCL BOOTS, GLOVES, LAB COAT,
APRON/COVERALLS.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. CONTACT LENSES
SHOULD NOT BE WORN WHEN WORKING WITH THIS MATERIAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID PROC: PERSISTS. EYES: WASH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MIN. CALL MD. VENT: PREF BECAUSE IT CAN CTL EMISSIONS OF
CONTAMINANT AT ITS SOURCE, PREVENTING DISPERSION OF IT INTO GEN
WORK ARE A. PLEASE REFER TO ACGIH DOCUMENT, "INDUS VENT, A MANUAL
OF REC PRACTICES", MOST RECENT EDITION, FOR DETAILS.

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1269F,687C
Spec Gravity:3.28
Solubility in Water:84G/100G @ 100C
Appearance and Odor:SMALL WHITE SCALES OR FLAKES; ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
INTERHALOGENS, METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER ORDINARY CONDITIONS OF USE
AND STORAGE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC METAL FUMES.

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
DELIVERED TO AN APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY. ENSURE COMPLIANCE
WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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