cobalt(2+),dioxido(dioxo)molybdenum

Synonym:Cobalt molybdenum oxide, /Molybdenum cobalt oxide

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Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
IngredientCAS NumberPercentACGIH (TWA)OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound13762-14-6100%0.02mg/m3 (as Co)no data

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Section 3: Hazards Identification
Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. May be harmful if swallowed. Limited evidence of a carcinogenic
Emergency Overview:
effect.
Primary Routes of Exposure:Inhalation, skin, eyes
Eye Contact:Causes slight to mild irritation of the eyes.
Skin Contact:Causes slight to mild irritation of the skin. May cause dermatitis.
Inhalation:Irritating to the nose mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
Ingestion:No specific information is available on the physiological effects of ingestion. May be harmful if swallowed.
Acute Health Affects:Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Chronic Health Affects:No information available on long-term chronic effects. Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
NTP:No
IARC:Yes
OSHA:No

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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.

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SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point:not applicable
Autoignition Temperature:none
Explosion Limits:none
Extinguishing Medium:none required
If involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion andNone
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.

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SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill and Leak Procedures:Small spills can be mixed with powdered sodium carbonate or ground limestone and swept up.

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SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage:Store material in a tightly sealed bottle away from moisture.

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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:If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
In the absence of adequate ventilation a respirator should be worn. The use of a respiratory requires a
Respirator:
Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection:No additional protection required.

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SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form:-325 mesh green pwdr.
Molecular Weight:218.87
Melting Point:no data
Boiling Point:no data
Vapor Pressure:no data
Specific Gravity:no data
Odor:none
Solubility in Water:Insoluble

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SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability:air and moisture stable
Hazardous Polymerization:no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid:none
Incompatibility:Active metals
Decomposition Products:none

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SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data:Hamster embryo; Morphological transformation: 250 umol/L.
Carcinogenic Effects:Possible carcinogen (as Co)
Mutagenic Effects:Insufficient data
Tetratogenic Effects:no data

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SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Avoid release into the environment. Harmful to aquatic organisms. May cause long-tern adverse effects in the
Ecological Information:
aquatic environment.

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SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste according to local, state and federal
Disposal:
regulations.

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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

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SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA:Listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313):Title compound: see category code N096 for reporting
Second Ingredient:none

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A

MOLECULAR WEIGHT :

218.87

WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :

.CO..MO-O4

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

MUTATION DATA

TYPE OF TEST :

Morphological transformation

TEST SYSTEM :

Rodent - hamster Embryo

REFERENCE :

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