Section 1: Product Identification Chemical Name: Molybdenum (IV) oxide, 99% CAS Registry Number: 18868-43-4 Formula: MoO2 EINECS Number: 242-637-7 Chemical Family: metal oxide Synonym: Molybdenum dioxide, Molybdenous oxide. Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL) Title Compound 18868-43-4 100% 10mg/m3 (as Mo- 15mg/m3 Section 3: Hazards Identification Emergency Overview: May be irritating to skin and eyes and respiratory tract. Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, inhalation Eye Contact: May be a mild to severe irritant to the eyes. Skin Contact: May cause slight to mild irritation of the skin. Inhalation: Do not breath dust. Inhalation of powder may lead to irritation of the respiratory tract. Ingestion: Ingestion may lead to vomiting and diarrhea. Acute Health Affects: May be irritating to skin, eyes, mucous membranes and respiratory tract. Do not breath dust. Chronic Health Affects: No information available on long-term chronic effects. NTP: No IARC: No OSHA: No SECTION 4: First Aid Measures Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need Eye Exposure: assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention. Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if Skin Exposure: irritation persists. Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty Inhalation: in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance. Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce Ingestion: vomiting only if directed by medical personnel. SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures Flash Point: not applicable Autoignition Temperature: none Explosion Limits: none Extinguishing Medium: None. Material is non-flammable. Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Non-flammable. No special fire fighting procedures. Hazardous Combustion and No hazardous combustion or decomposition products. Decomposion Products: Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards. SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures Spill and Leak Procedures: Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite or sodium carbonate and swept up. SECTION 7: Handling and Storage Handling and Storage: Store in a tightly sealed container. SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection Eye Protection: Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory. Skin Protection: Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves and protective clothing. Ventilation: Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood. If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator Respirator: Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134. Ventilation: Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood. Additional Protection: No additional protection required. SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties Color and Form: purple pwdr. Molecular Weight: 127.95 Melting Point: no data Boiling Point: no data Vapor Pressure: no data Specific Gravity: 6.47 Odor: none Solubility in Water: insoluble SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity Stability: air and moisture stable solid Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization Conditions to Avoid: none Incompatibility: none Decomposition Products: none SECTION 11: Toxicological Information RTECS Data: Subcutaneous (mouse); LD50:318 mg/kg. Carcinogenic Effects: No data available Mutagenic Effects: No data available Tetratogenic Effects: No data available SECTION 12: Ecological Information Ecological Information: No information available SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations Disposal: Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations. SECTION 14: Transportation 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): Title compound not listed. Second Ingredient: none