MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
AMMONIUM MOLYBDATE
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Date of Issue: 18 Sept. 06
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
Hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe Australia
COMPANY DETAILS
ProSciTech
Company:
Address: PO Box 111, Thuringowa Central Qld. 4817 Australia
Street Address: 1/11 Carlton Street, Kirwan, Qld, 4817. Australia
Telephone Number: (07) 4773 9444
Fax Number: (07) 4773 2244
IDENTIFICATION SECTION
Ammonium molybdate
Product Name
Molybdic acid
Other Names
C071
Product Code
None allocated
U.N. Number
None allocated
Dangerous Goods Class
and Subsidiary Risk
None allocated
Hazchem Code
None allocated
Poison Schedule
For EM negative staining
Use
Physical Description and Properties
Colourless, yellow green crystals
Appearance
MP 190oC
Boiling Point/Melting Point
2.5
Vapour Pressure
2.498
Specific Gravity
No data
Flash Point
No data
Flammability Limits
4.3g/L
Solubility in water
Other Properties
Ingredients
Chemical Name CAS Number Proportion
(NH4)6MO7-O24.4H2O 12027-67-7
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HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Health Effects:
Acute
Can be fatal.
Swallowed:
May cause irritation. Inflammation of the eye is characterised by redness,
Eye:
watering and itching.
May cause irritation
Skin:
May cause irritation of the respiratory tract
Inhaled:
Very dangerous in case of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Chronic:
Slightly dangerous to dangerous in cas of skin contact (irritant). Repeated
exposure to a highly toxic material may produce general deterioration of health
by an accumulation in one or many human organs.
First Aid:
Remove dentures, if any. Have conscious person drink several glasses of water
Swallowed:
or mild. INDUCE VOMITING by sticking finger in throat. Lower the head so
that the vomit will not re-enter the mouth and throat. NEVER give an
unconscious person anything to ingest. Seek medical attention.
Check of and remove any contact lenses. IMMEDIATELY flush eyes with
Eye:
running water for at least 15 minutes, keeping eyelids open. COLD water may be
used. DO NOT use an eye ointment. Seek medical attention.
If the chemical got onto the clothed portion of the body, remove the
Skin:
contaminated clothes as quickly as possible, protecting your own hands and
body. Place the victim under a deluge shower. If the chemical touches the
victim鈥檚 exposed skin, such as the hands: Gently and thoroughly was the
contaminated skin with running water and non-abrasive soap. Be particularly
careful to clean folds, crevices, creases and groin. COLD water may be used.
Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. If irritation persists, seek medical
attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Serious skin contact:
Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-
bacterial cream. Seek medical attention.
Allow the victim to rest in a well-ventilated area. Seek medical attention.
Inhaled:
If there is any possibility that an employee鈥檚 eyes may be exposed to this
First Aid Facilities:
substance, the employer should provide and eye wash fountain within the
immediate work area for emergency use.
No specific antidote. Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Advice to Doctor
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
5mg/m3 OSHA TWA
Exposure Standards:
5mg/m3 ACGIH TWA
Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls
Engineering Controls:
to keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If user operations
generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne
contaminants below the exposure limit.
Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self-contained
Personal Protection:
breathing apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested
protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE
handling the product.
Flammability: Not flammable under conditions of use
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Keep locked up. Keep container tightly closed. Keep in a cool, well-ventilated
Storage and Transport:
place. Highly toxic or infectious materials should be stored in a separate locked
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safety storage cabinet or room.
Spills and Disposal: Small spill: Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient wast
disposal container. Finnish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated
surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority requirements.
Large spill: Stop leak if without risk. DON NOT get water inside container. DO
NOT touch spilled material. Use water spray to reduce vapours. Prevent entry
into sewers, basements or confined areas, dyke if needed. Call for assistance on
disposal. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and
allow to evacuate through the sanitary system.
Negligible fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame. Extinguishing media :
Fire/Explosion Hazard:
suitable for typed of surrounding fire. Move container from fire area if possible.
Avoid breathing vapours or dusts. Keep upwind.
OTHER INFORMATION
No data available.
Incompatibilities
(Materials to avoid)
Routes of entry: Ingestion. Inhalation.
Animal Toxicity Data:
Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 333mg/kg (Rat)
Very dangerous in case of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Slightly dangerous to dangerous in case of skin contact (irritant).
The information published in this Material Safety Data Sheet has been compiled from data in various technical
publications. It is the user鈥檚 responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary
safety precautions. We reserve the right to revise material Safety Data Sheets as new information becomes available.
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