SAFETY DATA SHEET
**** SECTION 1 - IDENTIFICATION ****
Material
Name: Molybdenum
Company Identification: ACI
ALLOYS INC
1458
Seareel Place
San
Jose, CA 95131
For information, call:
408-259-7337
Emergency Number
For CHEMTREC assistance,
call: 800-424-9300
For International CHEMTREC
assistance, call: 703-527-3887
**** SECTION 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
Hazard
description: · Not
applicable.
Information
pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment: Not applicable.
**** SECTION 3 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON
INGREDIENTS ****
Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases: 40
|
CAS# |
Chemical
Name |
% |
EINECS# |
|
7439-98-7 |
Molybdenum |
100 |
231-107-2 |
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
General
information No special measures required.
After inhalation
Seek medical treatment in case of complaints.
After skin
contact Generally
the product does not irritate the skin.
After eye
contact Rinse opened eye for several minutes
under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.
After swallowing
Seek medical treatment.
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE
FIGHTING MEASURES ****
Suitable
extinguishing agents: Carbon dioxide, extinguishing powder
or water spray.
Fight larger fires with water spray
or alcohol resistant foam.
Protective
equipment: No special measures required.
****
SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
Person-related
safety precautions: Not required.
Measures
for environmental protection:
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper
governmental permits.
Measures for cleaning/collecting: Pick up mechanically.
Additional
information:
See Section 7 for information on safe handling
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust
generation and accumulation. Use spark-proof tools and explosion
proof equipment. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep container
tightly closed. Avoid contact with heat, sparks and flame. Avoid
ingestion and inhalation. Handle under an inert atmosphere.
Storage:
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Store in a
tightly closed
container. Keep from contact with
oxidizing materials. Store in a
cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from
incompatible substances.
Keep away from acids. Keep containers tightly closed. Do not expose
to air. Store under an inert atmosphere.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering
Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped
with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or
local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the
permissible exposure limits.
Personal
Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective
eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by
OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29
CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate gloves to
prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective
clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator
regulations found in 29CFR
1910.134 or European Standard
EN 149. Always use a
NIOSH or European Standard EN
149 approved respirator
when necessary.
Components
with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
Molybdenum and compounds (as Mo)
mg/m3
ACGIH TLV
5
(soluble compounds)
10
(insoluble compounds)
Germany TWA 5
inhalable fraction (soluble compounds)
10
inhalable fraction (insoluble compounds)
United Kingdom TWA 5; 10-STEL (soluble compounds)
10;
20-STEL (insoluble compounds)
Ireland TWA 5;
10-STEL (soluble compounds)
10;
20-STEL (insoluble compounds)
Netherlands 5
(soluble compounds)
10
(insoluble compounds)
OSHA PEL
5
(soluble compounds)
15-total
dust (insoluble compounds)
Additional information: No data
Personal protective equipment
General protective and hygienic measures
The usual precautionary measures for handling
chemicals should be followed.
Breathing equipment:
Not required.
Protection of hands:
Not required.
Eye protection:
Safety glasses
Body protection:
Protective work clothing
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Form: Plate
Color: Grey
Odor: Odorless
Value/Range
Unit Method
Melting
point/Melting range: 2610 ° C
Boiling
point/Boiling range: 5560 ° C
Sublimation
temperature / start: Not
determined
Flash
point: Not applicable
Flammability
(solid, gaseous) Product is not
flammable.
Ignition
temperature: Not determined
Decomposition
temperature: Not determined
Danger of
explosion: Product
does not present an explosion hazard.
Explosion
limits:
Lower:
Not determined
Upper:
Not determined
Vapor
pressure at 3102 ° C 1.33
hPa
Density:
at 20 ° C 10.22
g/cm3
Solubility
in / Miscibility with Water: Insoluble
****
SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Thermal
decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
Decomposition
will not occur if used and stored according to specifications.
Materials
to be avoided:
Dangerous reactions
No dangerous reactions known
Dangerous
products of decomposition:
No
dangerous decomposition products known
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
Acute
toxicity:
Primary
irritant effect:
on the skin: No irritant effect.
Sensitization:
No
sensitizing effects known.
Subacute
to chronic toxicity:
Acute
molybdenum poisoning may cause severe gastrointestinal irritation, diarrhea,
coma and death from cardiac failure.
Chronic molybdenum poisoning in laboratory animals has caused loss of
weight, anorexia, anemia, deficient lactation, male sterility, osteoporosis and bone joint abnormalities.
Additional
toxicological information:
To the best of our knowledge the
acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.
No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is available
from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH
**** SECTION 12 -
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
No data available.
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
****
Dispose of in a manner
consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
US DOT
Shipping Name: OS
Canadian TDG
No information available.
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
No data available.
**** SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION ****
The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best
information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of
merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no
liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to
determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In
no way shall the company be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any
third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental,
consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if the company has
been advised of the possibility of such damages.
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