MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MONTEREY SODIUM MOLYBDATE 39.7% Page 1 of 4 Issue Date: 01/06
SECTION 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Chemical Product
MONTEREY SODIUM MOLYBDATE 39.7%
Chemical Description: Sodium molybdate dihydrate.
TSCA/CAS No.: The primary CAS number is 7631-95-0.
Manufactured For:
Monterey AgResources
P. O. Box 35000
Fresno, CA 93745-5000
Emergency Phone Numbers
Emergency Telephone: DAYS: (559) 499-2100 EVES: (559) 994-9144
CHEMTREC (24-Hour Emergency Number): (800) 424-9300
EPA National Response Center: (800) 424-8802
SECTION 2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
CHEMICAL CAS NO. % TLV OR PEL RQ (lbs)
Molybdenum Dihydrate 7631-95-0 39.7% 5 mg/m3 N.P.*
* N.P. - Not pertinent.
SECTION 3. EMERGENCY/HAZARDS OVERVIEW
White or colorless crystals. Not D.O.T. regulated.
HEALTH: 1 REACTIVITY: 0 FLAMMABILITY: 0 ENVIRONMENT: 1
(0=Insignificant 1=Slight 2=Moderate 3=High 4=Extreme)
SECTION 4. FIRST AID
Eyes: Flush immediately with water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician if eye
irritation persists.
Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash
before reuse. See a physician if skin becomes irritated.
Ingestion: If conscious and alert, drink water or milk to dilute, then induce vomiting. Call a
physician or Poison Control Center immediately.
Inhalation: Move to fresh air. If breathing becomes difficult, call a physician.
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SECTION 5. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Flash Point: Noncombustible.
Test Method: Not pertinent.
LEL Flammable Limits: Not pertinent.
UEL Flammable Limits: Not pertinent.
Autoignition Temperature: Not pertinent.
Flammability Classification: Nonflammable.
Known Hazardous Products of Combustion: None known.
Properties that Initiate/Contribute to Intensity of Fire: None.
Potential For Dust Explosion: None.
Reactions that Release Flammable Gases or Vapors: Not known.
Potential For Release of Flammable Vapors: None.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: None.
Extinguishing Media: Not pertinent.
Special Firefighting Procedures: Wear positive pressure, self-contained
breathing apparatus and goggles.
Contain any liquid runoff.
SECTION 6. SPILLS AND LEAKS
Containment: Prevent product spillage from entering drinking water supplies or
streams.
Clean Up: Sweep up and use according to labeling or package for disposal.
Evacuation: Not necessary.
SECTION 7. STORAGE AND HANDLING
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Do not store near food or feeds. Do not
stack pallets more than two (2) high.
Transfer Equipment: Transfer solutions of product using chemical-resistant plastic or
stainless steel tanks, pumps, valves, etc.
Work/Hygienic Practices: Keep out of reach of children. Harmful if swallowed or inhaled.
Avoid breathing dusts or spray mist. Avoid contact with eyes, skin
and clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.
Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
SECTION 8. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Eyes: Chemical dust/splash goggles to keep dust out of eyes. For solutions of
product, use chemical/dust splash goggles or full-face shield. As a general
rule, do not wear contact lenses when handling.
Skin: Impervious gloves and clothes.
Respiratory: Not normally needed but recommend NIOSH-approved respirator (such as 3M
#8500) for nontoxic nuisance dust. If use in solutions generates an aerosol mist
or respiratory irritation, use NIOSH-approved dust/mist respirator (such as 3M
#8710).
Ventilation: Recommended but no TLV established.
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SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL DATA
Appearance: White colorless crystal.
Odor: None.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density (Air=1): Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing Point: Not available.
Water Solubility: 56 gr/100 cc
Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate: Not pertinent.
Viscosity: Not available.
% Volatile: Not available.
Octanol/Water Partition Coefficient: Not available.
Saturated Vapor Concentration: Not available.
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable.
Conditions To Avoid: None known.
Incompatibility: None known.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: None known.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
SECTION 11. POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Acute Effects:
Eyes: Mild irritant. May cause redness.
Skin: Mild irritant, especially from prolonged exposure. May cause redness.
Ingestion: May cause stomach cramps and/or nausea.
Inhalation: None expected but inhalation of aerosol mist may cause mild irritation of
nasal mucous membranes.
Subchronic Effects: None known.
Chronic Effects: None known.
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Algal/Lemna Growth Inhibition: Not known.
Toxicity to Fish and Invertebrates: Not known.
Toxicity to Plants: Not known.
Toxicity in Birds: Not known.
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SECTION 13. DISPOSAL
Do not contaminate lakes, streams, ponds, estuaries, oceans or other waters by dischage of
waste effluents or equipment washwaters. Dispose of waste effluents according to state and
local regulations. Also, chemical additions or other alterations of this product may invalidate
any disposal information in this MSDS. Therefore, consult local waste regulators for proper
disposal. Do not discharge.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORTATION
D.O.T.: Not D.O.T. Regulated.
Other Shipping Description: Fertilizing Compounds (Manufactured), Dry, Pkgd.
NMFC Item 68140 Sub 4, LTL Class 60
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
CERCLA: None.
SARA TITLE III, Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: None.
PROPOSITION 65 (CA): WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
SECTION 16. OTHER
While the information contained herein is based on data considered accurate and was
compiled to comply with the Federal Hazard Communication Standard and the California
Hazardous Substances Information and Training Act, it is provided for guidance only.
Monterey AgResources does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness. Health and safety
precautions in this data sheet may not be adequate for all individuals and/or situations. It is
the user鈥檚 obligation to evaluate and use this product safely and to comply with all applicable
laws and regulations; in so doing, user assumes all risk in use of the material. The
information contained herein is not to be taken as a warranty or representation for which
Monterey AgResources assumes legal responsibility.
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