Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Molybdenum(III) chloride (99.5%-Mo)
CAS Registry Number: 13478-18-7
Formula: MoCl3
EINECS Number: 236-775-9
Chemical Family: metal halide
Synonym: Molybdenum trichloride
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 13478-18-7 100% 0.5mg/m3 5mg/m3
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview: Corrosive to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Inhalation of dust leads to burning of the respiratory tract.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Contact with skin and eyes. Inhalation of dust.
Eye Contact: Corrosive to the eyes.
Skin Contact: Causes burns to the skin.
Inhalation: Inhalation of dust leads to chemical burns of the respiratory tract.
Ingestion: No information is available on the physiological effects of ingestion.
Acute Health Affects: Corrosive to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
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 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 and none
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small spills can be neutralized with powdered sodium bicarbonate, lime, or calcium carbonate and swept up.
Spill and Leak Procedures: Large spills in areas not adequately ventilated will require an evacuation of site. Emergency response teams
will require self-contained breathing apparatus.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage: Store material in a tightly sealed container under an inert atmosphere of nitrogen or argon.
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 protective clothing gloves. Consult glove manufacturer to determine the proper type of glove.
Ventilation: If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
If in form of fine dust and ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators
Respirator:
requires a 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.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: -100 mesh purple xtl.
Molecular Weight: 202.32
Melting Point: dec.
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: 3.59
Odor: none
Solubility in Water: reacts with water
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: air sensitive, moisture sensitive
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: contact with moisture
Incompatibility: active metals
Decomposition Products: none
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data: Oral (insect-Drosophila melanogaster); Specific locus test: 10nmol/L.
Carcinogenic Effects: no data
Mutagenic Effects: Mutagen
Tetratogenic Effects: no data
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): Corrosive solids, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (CFR): 8
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): II
UN ID Number (CFR): UN# 1759
Shipping Name (IATA): Corrosive solid, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (IATA): 8
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): II
UN ID Number (IATA): UN# 1759
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313): Title compound not listed
Second Ingredient: none
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
