ICSC 1010 - SODIUM MOLYBDATE

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SODIUM MOLYBDATE	ICSC: 1010 (October 2004)
Molybdic acid, disodium salt Disodium molybdate

CAS #: 7631-95-0

EC Number: 231-551-7

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible under specific conditions. Risk of fire and explosion on contact with magnesium.	NO open flames.	In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

AVOID ALL CONTACT!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Nausea. Vomiting. Diarrhoea.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants and halogens.
PACKAGING

SODIUM MOLYBDATE

ICSC: 1010

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE POWDER. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes including sodium oxide. Reacts violently with halogens. This generates fire and explosion hazard.	Formula: Na₂MoO₄ Molecular mass: 205.9 Melting point: 687°C Density: 3.78 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 100°C: 84

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE POWDER.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes including sodium oxide. Reacts violently with halogens. This generates fire and explosion hazard.

Formula: Na₂MoO₄
Molecular mass: 205.9
Melting point: 687°C
Density: 3.78 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 100°C: 84

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation. Effects of short-term exposure The aerosol is irritating to the respiratory tract and eyes.	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The substance may have effects on the respiratory tract. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.

Effects of short-term exposure
The aerosol is irritating to the respiratory tract and eyes.

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the respiratory tract. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: (as Mo, respirable fraction): 0.5 mg/m³, as TWA; A3 (confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans)

ENVIRONMENT
Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated adequately.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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