SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY -- SODIUM MOLYBDATE DIHYDRATE ACS REAGENT S664  -- 6810-00-764-2235
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM MOLYBDATE DIHYDRATE ACS REAGENT S664
MSDS Date:06/02/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-764-2235
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Box:14508
City:ST. LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-325-8070
Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:MOLYBDIC ACID DISODIUM SALT, DIHYDRATE
CAS:10102-40-6
RTECS #:QA5085000
Fraction by Wt: <100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3  (MO)
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3  (MO)

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) IS 520 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE- MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION,
    INGESTION OR SKIN ABSORPTION. CAUSES EYE/SKIN/MUCOUS MEMBRANE &
    UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. CHRONIC-NONE SPECIFIED BY
    MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
    OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: COUGHING, WHEEZING, SHORTNESS OF
    BREATH. EYES: REDNESS, TEARING, ITCHING. SKIN: REDNESS, RASH,
    ITCHING. INGESTION: NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIARRHEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYE: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES,HOLDING LIDS
    OPEN. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP & WATER.
    INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR OR OXYGEN IF NEEDED.
    INGESTIO N: IF CONSCIOUS, WASH MOUTH WITH WATER.GET IMMEDIATE
    MEDICAL ATTENTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONCOMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS,
    RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. VENTILATE AREA. SWEEP UP,
    PLACE IN A BAG AND HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST.
    WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL  PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:SULFURIC ACID AND SODIUM BISULFITE

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE. KEEP
    TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:HARMFUL SOLID. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN OR
    CLOTHING. DO NOT BREATHE DUST.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OR USE
    NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR IF NEEDED.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
    EATING, DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:3.280
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:CAUTIOUSLY ACIDIFY A 3% SOLUTION OF THE MATERIAL
    TO A PH 2 WITH SULFURIC ACID. GRADUALLY ADD A 50% EXCESS OF AQUEOUS
    SODIUM BISULFITE. ADJUST PH TO 7 & TREAT WITH SULFIDE TO
    PRECIPITATE. DISPOSE OF IN	CONFORMITY WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL LAWS.

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