NILE
CHEMICALS
NILE
CHEMICALS
Product
identifiers
Product
name : Molybdenum(IV) sulfide
CAS-No.
: 1317-33-5
2.
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification
of the substance or mixture
Classification
according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [EU-GHS/CLP]
Acute
toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4)
This
substance is not classified as dangerous according to Directive 67/548/EEC.
Label
elements
Labelling
according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP]
Pictogram
Signal
word Warning
Hazard
statement(s)
H332
Harmful if inhaled.
Precautionary
statement(s) none
Supplemental
Hazard
Statements
none
Caution
- substance not yet tested completely.
Other
hazards - none
3.
COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substances
Formula
: MoS2
Molecular
Weight : 160,07 g/mol
CAS-No.
EC-No. 1317-33-5 215-263-9
4.
FIRST AID MEASURES
Description
of first aid measures
General
advice Consult a physician. Show this
safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If
inhaled If breathed in, move person into
fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.
In
case of skin contact Wash off with
soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
In
case of eye contact Flush eyes with water
as a precaution.
If
swallowed Never give anything by mouth to
an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.
Most
important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed To
the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties
have not been thoroughly investigated.
Indication
of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed no
data available
5.
FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing
media
Suitable
extinguishing media Use water spray,
alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Special
hazards arising from the substance or mixture Sulphur
oxides, Molybdenum oxides
Advice
for firefighters Wear self contained
breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.
Further
information no data available
6.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal
precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use
personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapors,
mist or gas. Ensure
adequate
ventilation. Avoid breathing dust.
Environmental
precautions Do not let product enter
drains.
Methods
and materials for containment and cleaning up Pick
up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in
suitable, closed containers for disposal.
Reference
to other sections For disposal see section
13.
7.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions
for safe handling Avoid contact with skin
and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Provide appropriate exhaust
ventilation at places where dust is formed.Normal measures for preventive fire
protection.
Conditions
for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Store
in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Specific
end uses no data available
8.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control
parameters
Components
with workplace control parameters
Exposure
controls
Appropriate
engineering controls Handle in accordance
with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and
at
the
end of workday.
Personal
protective equipment
Eye/face
protection Safety glasses with side-shields
conforming to EN166 Use equipment for eye protection tested and
approved
under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin
protection Handle with gloves.
Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique
(without
touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose
of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good
laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands.
The
selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive
89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.
Body
Protection Complete suit protecting against
chemicals, The type of protective equipment must be selected
according
to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific
workplace.
Respiratory
protection For nuisance exposures use type
P95 (US) or type P1 (EU EN 143) particle respirator.For higher
level
protection use type OV/AG/P99 (US) or type ABEK-P2 (EU EN 143) respirator
cartridges. Use
respirators
and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such
as
NIOSH
(US) or CEN (EU).
9.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Information
on basic physical and chemical properties
a)
Appearance Form: powder Colour: grey
b)
Odour no data available
c)
Odour Threshold no data available
d)
pH no data available
e)
Melting point/freezing point 2.375 °C
f)
Initial boiling point and boiling range no data available
g)
Flash point no data available
h)
Evaporation rate no data available
i)
Flammability (solid, gas) no data available
j)
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits no data available
k)
Vapour pressure no data available
l)
Vapour density no data available
m)
Relative density 5,060 g/cm3
n)
Water solubility no data available
o)
Partition coefficient: noctanol/water no data available
p)
Autoignition temperature no data available
q)
Decomposition temperature no data available
r)
Viscosity no data available
s)
Explosive properties no data available
t)
Oxidizing properties no data available
Other
safety information
no
data available
10.
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
no data available
Chemical
stability no data available
Possibility
of hazardous reactions no data available
Conditions
to avoid no data available
Incompatible
materials Hydrogen peroxide, Strong
oxidizing agents
Hazardous
decomposition products Other decomposition
products - no data available
11.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information
on toxicological effects
Acute
toxicity
LC50
Inhalation - rat - 4 h - > 2.820 mg/m3
Remarks:
Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration:Other changes.
Skin
corrosion/irritation
Serious
eye damage/eye irritation no data available
Respiratory
or skin sensitization no data available
Germ
cell mutagenicity no data available
Carcinogenicity
IARC: No component of this product present
at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as
probable,
possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
Reproductive
toxicity no data available
Specific
target organ toxicity - single exposure no
data available
Specific
target organ toxicity - repeated exposure no
data available
Aspiration
hazard no data available
Potential
health effects Inhalation Harmful if
inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Ingestion
May be harmful if swallowed.
Skin
May be harmful if absorbed through skin.
May cause skin irritation.
Eyes
May cause eye irritation.
Signs
and Symptoms of Exposure To the best of our
knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been
thoroughly
investigated.
Additional
Information RTECS: QA4697000
12.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity
no data available
Persistence
and degradability no data available
Bioaccumulative
potential no data available
Mobility
in soil no data available
Results
of PBT and vPvB assessment no data
available
Other
adverse effects no data available
13.
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste
treatment methods
Product
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions
to a licensed disposal company. Contact a licensed professional
waste
disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with
a combustible solvent
and
burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.
Contaminated
packaging Dispose of as unused
product.
14.
TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN
number
ADR/RID:
- IMDG: - IATA: -
UN
proper shipping name
ADR/RID:
Not dangerous goods
IMDG:
Not dangerous goods
IATA:
Not dangerous goods
Transport
hazard class(es)
ADR/RID:
- IMDG: - IATA: -
Packaging
group
ADR/RID:
- IMDG: - IATA: -
Environmental
hazards
ADR/RID:
no IMDG Marine pollutant: no IATA: no
Special
precautions for user
no
data available
15.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
Safety,
health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or
mixture
no
data available
Chemical
Safety Assessment no data available
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