MALLINCKRODT CHEMICAL INC -- SODIUM MOLYBDATE  -- 6810-00N082274
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM MOLYBDATE
MSDS Date:10/10/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N082274
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT CHEMICAL INC
Box:800
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40362
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-539-1600
Emergency Phone Num:314-539-1600; 314-982-5000
CAGE:23104
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT CHEMICAL WORKS LTD
Address:600 DELMAR
City:POINTE CLAIRE QUE CAN H9R
CAGE:23104
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

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

Ingred Name:MOLYBDIC ACID, DISODIUM SALT, DIHYDRATE
CAS:10102-40-6
RTECS #:QA5085000
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3  (MO)
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3  (MO)

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

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 Measures  =======================

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)

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

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.

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

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  ======================

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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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