Sodium Molybdate Solution

Safety Data Sheet

North Metal and Chemical Company

1. Company Identification and Product Hazard Overview:

Product Name: Sodium Molybdate Solution 35%

Synonyms: Molybdic Acid Disodium Salt, 35% Solution; Disodium Molybdate, 35% Solution
Recommended Use: Scale deposit and corrosion inhibitor, tracer in water treatments, micronutrient in fertilizers/food
and medicine supplements, pigment agent, laboratory reagent.

Manufactured by: NORTH Metal and Chemical Company

P. O. Box 1985 609 E. King St.
York, PA USA 17405 York, PA USA 17403
Tel: 717-845-8646 Fax: 717-846-7350
Email: north@nmc-nic.com Website: www.nmc-nic.com
In Case of Emergency Call CHEMTREC (24 Hours): 1-800-424-9300

2. Hazard Identification:
GHS Classification: Acute Toxicity—Due to Inhalation Category 4
Signal Word: Warning
Pictogram:

Hazard Statements:
H302 :Harmful if swallowed
Precautionary Statements:
P261 : Avoid breathing vapors
P271 : Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
Response Statements:
P304+P340 : IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P312 : Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell.
Storage: : None
Disposal: : None
Potential Health Effects:
Eyes : May cause eye irritation.
Skin : May cause skin irritation after excessive contact.
Inhalation : May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation.

3. Composition/Information on Ingredient:
Chemical Name: Sodium Molybdate Solution 35%
Chemical Family: Soluble Molybdenum Compounds
Chemical Formula: Na2MoO4

Substance: CAS Number: EC Compo. (% )

Sodium Molybdate, Na2MoO4 7631-95-0 231-551-7 35

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4. First Aid Measures:
Eyes : Flush eyes with running water for at least fifteen minutes. Remove any contact lenses. If irritation
persists, get medical aid.
Skin : Flush skin with running water for fifteen minutes. If irritation persists, get medical attention.
Ingestion : Rinse mouth out and drink a glass of water. If the product is swallowed, do not induce vomiting.
Inhalation : If safe to do so, remove individual from further exposure. Supply fresh air. If cough or other
symptoms develop, call doctor/poison center immediately.
PPE first responders : Dust mask, gloves and safety goggles are highly recommended.

5. Fire Fighting Measures:

Fire/Explosion Hazard : Negligible fire hazard when exposed to flame.
Extinguishing Media : Use any extinguishing media suitable for type of surrounding fire.
General Hazard : Evacuate personnel downwind in-order to avoid inhalation of irritating and/or harmful fumes and smoke.
Fire Fighting Procedures : This product is a non-flammable substance. No acute hazard.
Fire Fighting Equipment : Full protective equipment (bunker gear) and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) should be used
for all indoor fires and any significant outdoor fires. If possible, firefighters should control run-off water
to prevent environmental contamination.
6. Accidental Release Measures:
Protective Gear for Personnel: : Gloves and dust mask.
Spill Clean-up Procedures: : Mop up and dispose according to state, federal, and local non-hazardous waste laws
and regulations. Do not let waste enter the environment.
Environmental Precaution: : Do not allow to enter sewers or ground water, or penetrate the soil.

7. Handling and Storage:

Handling : Use appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8. Handle in a well-ventilated
area. Handle in a manner consistent with good industrial/manufacturing techniques and practices.
Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after use. Remove contaminated clothing and protective
equipment before entering eating areas.
Storage : Store in a cool, dry well-ventilated area. Keep containers closed when not in use. Observe all federal,
state and local regulations when storing or disposing of this substance.
8. Exposure Controls and Personal Protection:
Exposure Limits : Soluble Molybdenum
5 mg/m3 OSHA TWA
5 mg/m3 ACGIH TWA
5 mg/m3 DFG MAK TWA (total dust)
50 mg/m3 DFG MAK 30 minimum peak, average value, 1 time/shift
Exposure Controls : Sodium Molybdate is not classified as a hazardous substance. High airborne dust concentrations
require mechanical ventilation or a respirator mask.
Engineering Controls : Use appropriate engineering controls to minimize exposure to vapors generated via routine use. Maintain
adequate ventilation of workplace and storage areas.
Personal Protective
Equipment : Eyes and face: Wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles when handling this material.
Skin: Wear protective clothing when handling this product to prevent prolonged skin contact.
Respiratory: Avoid breathing vapors or mist. Use NIOSH approved respiratory protection equipment
when air borne exposure is excessive.
Work Hygienic Practices : Facilities storing or using this material should be equipped with emergency eyewash, and a safety
shower. Good personal hygiene practices should always be followed.

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9. Chemical and Physical Properties:
Appearance/Color : Clear, colorless Liquid Partition Coefficient : Not applicable
Odor : Odorless Solubility : Soluble in water (840g/L at 20 ᵒC)
Odor threshold : Not applicable pH (neat) : 8.5 - 10.0
Flash Point : Not applicable Melting Point : 103ᵒC
Evaporation Rate : Not applicable at ambient conditions Freezing Point : -5 ᵒC
Lower Explosive Limit : Not explosive Boiling Range : Not applicable
Upper Explosive Limit : Not explosive Molecular Weight : 241.95
Auto-ignition Temp : Not applicable Flammability : Not flammable
Decomposition Temp : 100ᵒC Relative Density : 1.386 at 24 ᵒC
Vapor Pressure : Negligible VOC % : Not applicable
Vapor Density : Not applicable

10. Stability and Reactivity:

Stability : The product is stable under normal ambient conditions of temperature and pressure.
Hazardous
Decomposition Products : Thermal decomposition may include toxic sodium oxide.
Incompatible Materials : None identified.
Conditions to Avoid : Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures, contact with incompatible chemicals, uncontrolled contact
with accelerants. Sodium Molybdate will explode on contact with molten magnesium. Its reaction with
hot potassium, sodium, or lithium is incandescent. It is incompatible with oxidizing agents and alkali
metals. Sodium Molybdate with will violently react with interhalogens (e.g., bromine pentafluoride;
chlorine trifluoride).
11. Toxicological Information:
Toxicity Data : LD50 oral, rat 4000 mg/kg
For Sodium LD50 dermal, rat >2,000 mg/kg
Molybdate LD50 intraperitoneal, rat 576 mg/kg
Dihydrate LD50 intraperitoneal, mouse 303 mg/kg
LC50 inhalation, rat, 4h, 2080 mg/m3
Carcinogen Status : None
Acute Toxicity Level : Low acute toxicity by ingestion. Irritant, gastrointestinal.
Target Organs : Lungs, spleen, heart.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Blood system problems, bone, joint or tooth problems, respiratory problems.
Mutagenic Data : Change inhibition capacity - Escherichia coli 16 mmol/L; sex chromosome Loss and non disjunction -
Saccharomyces cerevisae 80 mmol/L
Reproductive Effects Data:16474 ug/kg intratesticular - mouse TDLo 1 day male.
Additional Data : The levels of copper, sulfur and zinc in the diet may have an effect on the toxicity.
Health Effects:
INHALATION
Acute Exposure: May cause respiratory tract irritation, coughing and chest discomfort.
Chronic Exposure: Chronic exposure of workmen in a molybdenum-copper plant produced liver dysfunction with hyperbiliru-
binemia. Similar hepatotoxic effects were found in animals given molybdenum salts.
SKIN CONTACT
Acute Exposure: Brief contact with dry skin is unlikely to cause irritation. On wet skin, irritation and a difficult to heal rash may
occur. Primary irritation which appeared after 24 hours and cleared up after 72 hours has been reported in animals.
Chronic Exposure: Prolonged contact with dry skin may cause irritation. Among chemists handling 4 molybdenum and tungsten
solutions, there was a high incidence of gout.

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11. Toxicological Information continued:
EYE CONTACT
Acute Exposure: May cause irritation. A 20% solution applied to animal eyes caused conjunctivitis with discharge, but no irritation
to the cornea and iris.
Chronic Exposure: No data available.
INGESTION
Acute Exposure: Large doses may cause cramping, vomiting and hypertension. With lethal doses of molybdenum compounds, death
was preceded by lethargy and coma.
Chronic Exposure: Chronic feeding to rabbits at dietary levels of 0.1% or higher was uniformly fatal within a few weeks. There is a
correlation between the molybdenum content in food and the incidence of gout, uricemia and xanthine oxidase activity. Signs of mo-
lybdenum poisoning include loss of appetite, listlessness, diarrhea and reduced growth rate. Animals on high dietary levels of molyb-
denum showed anemia and deformities of the joints of the extremities.

12. Ecological Information:

Sodium Molybdate is used as a micronutrient for plants and animals. Excess molybdenum in some animals may result in a
molybdenum induced copper deficiency known as molybdenosis. A lack of molybdenum in humans is known to contribute to
gastro-intestinal cancers. A healthy balance of copper and molybdenum in a diet includes approximately 30% more Copper
than Molybdeum.
All work practices must be aimed at eliminating environmental contamination.
ERMA Classifications : 61.E
Terrestrial Ecotoxicity : This material may be harmful or fatal to contaminated plants or animals, especially if large volumes are
released into the environments.
Aquatic Ecotoxicity : >79800 µg/L 96 hour LC50 (Mortality) striped bass (Morone saxatilis).
Invertebrate Toxicity : 2650000 µg/L 96 week EC50 (Immobilization) amphipod (Crangonyx pseudogracilis).
Algal Toxicity : 960000 µg/L 48 week (Cytogenetic) flagellate euglenoid (Euglena gracilis).
Reptile Toxicity : 960 µg/L 7 day LC50 (Mortality) narrow mouthed frog (Microhyla carolinensis).
Mobility in Soil : No data available.

13. Disposal Considerations:

Disposal Method : Dispose of waste at an appropriate waste disposal facility according to current applicable laws and
regulations.
Product Disposal : Recycle or reuse whenever possible. Uncontaminated waste may be returned to the manufacturer.
Dispose of any contaminated waste product as non-hazardous waste, unless contamination is hazardous
in nature.
Packaging Disposal : Dispose of at a supervised incineration facility or an appropriate waste disposal facility.

14. Transport Information:

Shipping Name : Not D.O.T regulated
Hazard Class : Not Dangerous for Transport
UN Number : None

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15. Regulatory Information:
U.S. Federal Regulations:
TSCA Inventory Status : All components of this product are listed on the TSCA inventory.
TSCA 12b Export Notification : Not listed.
EINECS listed: 231-551-7
CERCLA Section 103: No
SARA TITLE III (EPCRA) Section 302/304: This product was not found to be on the hazardous chemicals list.
SARA TITLE III (EPCRA) Section 311/312: This product was not found to be on the acute hazard, chronic hazard, fire hazard, or
reactivity hazard chemicals lists.
California Proposition 65: This product is not listed.
OSHA process Safety (29CFR1910.119): This product is not listed.
Canadian Domestic Substance List: Listed
WHMIS: Non-controllable

16. Other Information:

HMIS Rating:* *HMIS Key:
HEALTH 1 HEALTH -1 Can cause irritation or minor reversible injury.
FLAMMABILITY 0 FLAMMABILITY 0- Will not burn

PHYSICAL HAZARD 0 PHYSICAL HAZARD 0—Product stable under ambient temperature and condition.

PERSONAL PROTECTION D PERSONAL PROTECTION D —Face shield, gloves, and apron

NFPA Rating:* *NFPA Key:

HEALTH -1 Can cause significant irritation

0
FLAMMABILITY 0- Will not burn
1 0
REACTIVITY 0—Normally stable

SPECIFIC HAZARD —None

Revision Date: January 5, 2015

Reasons for Revision : Add necessary data to meet GHS requirements.

Ingestion : May be harmful if swallowed. May result in stomach discomfort. Do not swallow.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this document (SDS) was obtained from current and reliable sources. However, the data is
provided without any warranty, expressed or implied, regarding its correctness or accuracy. Since the conditions or handling, storage
and disposal of this product are beyond the control of the manufacturer/supplier, they are not held responsible for loss, injury, and
expense arising out of the product’s use. No warranty, expressed or inferred, regarding the product described in this document (SDS)
shall be created or inferred by any statement in this document.

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