| CAS Number: | 7439-98-7 |
| MDL Number: | MFCD00003465 |
| Molecular Formula: | Mo |
| Molecular Weight: | 95.94 |
| Chemical Formula: | Mo |
| Color and Form: | 6.4 mm dia. (~3.6g/cm) |
| Note: |
Physical Characteristics: melting point 2610°C, boiling point 5560°C, density 10.2
| SECTION 1: Product Identification | |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name: | Molybdenum rod (99.95%) |
| Product Number: | 93-4255 |
| CAS Registry Number: | 7439-98-7 |
| Formula: | Mo |
| EINECS Number: | 231-107-2 |
| Chemical Family: | metal or element |
| Synonym: | None |
| SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients | ||||
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| Ingredient | CAS Number | Percent | ACGIH (TWA) | OSHA (PEL) |
| Title Compound | 7439-98-7 | 100 | 10mg/m3 | 15mg/m3 |
| SECTION 3: Hazards Identification | |
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| Emergency Overview: | May be irritating to eyes, skin and respiratory tract. May be an inhalation hazard as a fine dust or fume. |
| Primary Routes of Exposure: | Inhalation (of dust or fume) |
| Eye Contact: | The dust may cause slight to mild irritation of the eyes. |
| Skin Contact: | The dust may cause slight to mild irritation of the skin. |
| Inhalation: | Hazard associated with inhalation of fine dust or fume. May be irritating to nasal cavity and respiratory tract. |
| Ingestion: | No specific information is available on the physiological effects of ingestion. |
| Acute Health Effects: | Dust may be irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. |
| Chronic Health Effects: | No information available on long-term chronic effects. |
| NTP: | No |
| IARC: | No |
| OSHA: | No |
| SECTION 4: First Aid Measures | |
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| Eye Exposure: | If in the form of a fine dust, immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention. |
| Skin Exposure: | Material is in the form of metal rod. Skin exposure is not an issue. |
| Inhalation: | (If a dust is inhaled) Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. Seek immediate medical assistance. |
| Ingestion: | Material is in the form of metal rod. Ingestion is an unlikely occurrence. |
| SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures | |
|---|---|
| Flash Point: | none |
| Autoignition Temperature: | none |
| Explosion Limits: | none |
| Extinguishing Medium: | none |
| Special Fire Fighting Procedures: | No special fire fighting procedures required for this material. |
| Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products: | none |
| Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: | No unusual fire or explosion hazards. |
| SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures | |
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| Spill and Leak Procedures: | Spill and leak procedures are not applicable. |
| SECTION 7: Handling and Storage | |
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| Handling and Storage: | Store in a sealed container. Long term exposure to air and moisture may result in the formation of an oxide coating on the metal surface. |
| SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection | |
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| Eye Protection: | Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory. |
| Skin Protection: | No skin protection required. |
| Ventilation: | Unless the material is to be milled, where a fine dust may form, no ventilation is required. |
| Respirator: | No respirator required. |
| Additional Protection: | No additional protection required. |
| SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties | |
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| Color and Form: | 6.4mm diameter (~3.6g/cm) |
| Molecular Weight: | 95.94 |
| Melting Point: | 2610°C |
| Boiling Point: | 5560°C |
| Vapor Pressure: | not applicable |
| Specific Gravity: | 10.2 |
| Odor: | none |
| Solubility in Water: | Insoluble |
| SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity | |
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| Stability: | air and moisture stable |
| Hazardous Polymerization: | no hazardous polymerization |
| Conditions to Avoid: | None |
| Incompatibility: | Strong mineral acids, halogens |
| Decomposition Products: | None |
| SECTION 11: Toxicological Information | |
|---|---|
| RTECS Data: | intratracheal (rabbit); LDLo: 70 mg/kg. Oral (rat); TDLo: 6050 ug/kg. Oral (rat); TDLo: 5800 ug/kg. Oral (mouse); TDLo: 448 mg/kg. Inhalation (rat); Cytogenetic analysis: 19500 ug/m3. |
| Carcinogenic Effects: | No information available |
| Mutagenic Effects: | No information available |
| Tetratogenic Effects: | No information available |
| SECTION 12: Ecological Information | |
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| Ecological Information: | No information available. |
| SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations | |
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| Disposal: | Dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. |
| SECTION 14: Transportation | |
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| Shipping Name (CFR): | Non-hazardous |
| Hazard Class (CFR): | NA |
| Additional Hazard Class (CFR): | NA |
| Packaging Group (CFR): | NA |
| UN ID Number (CFR): | NA |
| Shipping Name (IATA): | Non-hazardous |
| Hazard Class (IATA): | NA |
| Additional Hazard Class (IATA): | NA |
| Packaging Group (IATA): | NA |
| UN ID Number (IATA): | NA |
| SECTION 15: Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| TSCA: | Listed in the TSCA inventory |
| SARA (Title 313): | Not reportable under SARA Title 313. |
| Second Ingredient: | None |
| Third Ingredient: | None |
| SECTION 16: Other Information | |
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| Disclaimer: | The information herein is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the date compiled. However, Strem Chemicals, Inc. makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind with respect to the information contained in this document or any use of the product based on this information. |
| Preparation Date: | 7/22/2000 |
| Revision Date: | 7/28/2011 |