Teloon Chemicals - MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe

Date of Issue : May 2000


1. IDENTIFICATION


General

Product Name : AMMONIUM DIMOLYBDATE

Other Names :

UN No. : N/A

Dangerous Goods Class : None Allocated

Subsidiary Risk : None Allocated

Hazchem Code : N/A

Pack Group : 0

EPG : N/A

Poisons Schedule : N/A

Uses :

Dyestuff, pigment, catalyst, metallurgical industrial, etc.

1.1 Physical Description / Properties

Appearance : White crystalline powder with salted odour.

Formula : (NH4)2Mo2O7

Boiling Point : N/A deg C

Melting Point : 700 deg C

Vapour Pressure : N/A

Specific Gravity : 2.498 (water = 1)

Flash Point : N/A

pH : N/A ()

Solubility in water : Sol. g/l (25 deg C)

Flammability Limits (as percentage volume in air)

Lower Explosion Limit : N/A

Upper Explosion Limit : N/A

1.2 Other Properties

Vapour pressure - mol/L H2O 1.0: 4479.6 Pa, mol/L H2O 2.0: 9545.9 Pa, mol/L H2O 3.0: 15425.4 Pa, mol/L H2O 4.0: 21678.2 Pa. Solubility in H2O @ 20 deg C: 30-40g/100ml H2O. Solubility; soluble in water, insoluble in acetone. Reactivity: absorb moisture from the air, avoid contact with acid.

1.3 Ingredients

Chemical EntityCAS No.Proportions (%)
AMMONIUM DIMOLYBDATE[27546-07-2]> 99

2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION


2.1 Health Effects - Acute

Swallowed

Ingestion may cause severe irritation of mouth and digestive system.

Eye

Contact with solutions may injure eyes.

Skin

Contact with skin will result in irritation, contact solution may cause skin burns.

Inhaled

Inhalation of dust will result in respiratory irritation.

2.2 Health Effects - Chronic

No information available.

2.3 First Aid

Swallowed

Give water to drink. Do not induce vomting. Seek immediate medical assistance.

Eye

Immediately irrigate with copious amounts of water for at least 10 minutes. Eyelids should be held open must guard against knead. Seek immediate medical assistance.

Skin

Wash contaminated skin with plenty of water, do not wipe with towel. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. If irritation occurs, seek medical advice.

Inhaled

Remove from exposure, avoid becoming casualty. Seek medical advice.

First Aid Facilities

Ensure an eye bath and safety shower available and ready for use.

2.5 Advice to Doctor

Treat symptomatically based on individual reactions of patient and judgement of doctor.

2.6 Toxicity Data

No information available.


3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE


3.1 Exposure Standards

Limit volume: 2mg/m (gasoloid), 4mg/m (dust).

3.2 Engineering Controls

Ensure adequate ventilation to keep airbourne concentrations low.

3.3 Personal Protection

Wear overalls, safety glasses, and impervious gloves. Wear respiratory protection in dusty environments.

3.4 Flammability

Not combustible. Decomposes.


SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION


4.1 Storage / Transport

Keep contained closed to prevent moisture absorption. Keep away from water and acids.

4.2 Packaging / Labelling

UN No. N/A

Class None Allocated

Sub Risk None Allocated

Hazchem Code N/A

Pack Group 0

EPG No. N/A

Shipping Name AMMONIUM DIMOLYBDATE

Hazard HARMFUL

Risk Phrases

R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

R40/20/22 Harmful : possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation and if swallowed.

Safety Phrases

S22 Do not breathe dust.

S25 Avoid contact with eyes.

S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

S37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.

4.3 Spills and Disposal

Spills

Clean up personnel should wear full protective clothing including respiratory protection. Avoid raising dust.

Collect spilled material and transfer to suitable labelled and sealable container. Hold for later disposal.

Disposal

Dispose according to all local, state, and federal regulations.

4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD

Fire / Explosion

Not combustible. Decomposes when exposed to fire conditions.

Extinguishing Media

Firefighters should wear full protective clothing including self contaned breathing apparatus. Use carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or appropriate foam as extinguishing media.


5 OTHER INFORMATION


Other Information

No information available.

5.1 Contact Points

OrganisationLocationTelephoneAsk For
Teloon Chemicals1908 CHINA LIFE INSURANCE TOWER, 26 RENMIN ROAD, DALIAN 116001, CHINA86-411-2819585Technical Officer
 
 

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