ICSC 0992 - CALCIUM MOLYBDATE

CALCIUM MOLYBDATE	ICSC: 0992 (April 2007)
Calcium molybdenum oxide Calcium molybdate(VI) Molybdic acid, calcium salt (1:1)

CAS #: 7789-82-4

EC Number: 232-192-9

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles.	Rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered sealable containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE

PACKAGING

CALCIUM MOLYBDATE

ICSC: 0992

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes at 965°C. This produces molybdate oxide fumes.	Formula: CaMoO₄ Molecular mass: 200.0 Decomposes at 965°C Density: 4.4 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 0.005 (very poor)

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes at 965°C. This produces molybdate oxide fumes.

Formula: CaMoO₄
Molecular mass: 200.0
Decomposes at 965°C
Density: 4.4 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 0.005 (very poor)

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure May cause mechanical irritation to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.	Inhalation risk A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure

Effects of short-term exposure
May cause mechanical irritation to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.

Inhalation risk
A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: (as Mo): (inhalable fraction): 10 mg/m³, as TWA; (respirable fraction): 3 mg/m³, as TWA

ENVIRONMENT
Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated adequately.

NOTES
Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated adequately.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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