DOW CHEMICAL CORP. -- MOLYBDENUM DISULFIDE  -- 6810-00-893-9373
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MOLYBDENUM DISULFIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-893-9373
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:DOW CHEMICAL CORP.
Emergency Phone Num:517-496-5900
CAGE:DO215
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:DOW CHEMICAL CORP
Address:S SAGINAW RD
Box:City:MIDLAND
State:MI
ZIP:48640
Phone:517-496-5700
CAGE:DO215
Company Name:DOW CORNING CORP
Address:2200 W SALZBURG RD
Box:City:AUBURN
State:MI
ZIP:48611
Country:US
Phone:517-496-4388
CAGE:71984

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:MOLYBDENUM DISULFIDE
CAS:1317-33-5
RTECS #:QA4697000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3 TDUST (MO)
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 (MO); 8990

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:MAY IRRITATE EYES

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR & PERFORM ARTIFICIAL
    RESPIRATION IF NEEDED.KEEP PERSON WARM & AT REST.GET MED ATTN AS
    SOON AS POSS.INGEST:GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS WATER,INDUCE VOMITING.GET
    MED ATTN IMMEDIATE LY.DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING IF UNCONSCIOUS.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:AS APPROPRIATE FOR MAJOR COMPONENT OF FIRE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WILL PRODUCE SULFUR DIOXIDE WHEN
    BURNED.VIOLENT REACTION W/HYDROGEN PEROXIDE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL,WEAR PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING.COLLECT SPILLED MATERIAL IN THE MOST
    CONVENIENT & SAFE MANNER.LIQUID CONTAINING MOS*2 SHOULD BE ABSORBED
    IN VERMICULITE,DRY SAND,EARTH OR S IMILAR MATERIAL.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL-VENTILATED,LOW
    FIRE RISK AREA.PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.KEEP CONTAINERS
    CLOSED.MAINTAIN STANDARD HYGIENE FOR CHEM HANDLING.
Other Precautions:MAINTAIN THE ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE AT OR BELOW THE
    TLV.PRODUCT GETS INTO PORES OF SKIN.STRONG SOAP OR WASH BRUSH MAY
    IRRITATE SKIN WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE MOLYBDENUM DISULFIDE POWDER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORS IF TLV IS
    EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO CONTROL DUSTY CONDITIONS & TO MAINTAIN
    TLV.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:USE APPROPRIATE INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE
    PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES
Spec Gravity:4.8
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:VERY LITTLE ODOR,POWDER,SOME COLOR

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
POTASSIUM NITRATE,HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MOLYBDENUM OXIDE FUME,SULFUR DIOXIDE
    GAS & CARBON MONOXIDE

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS,PENDING DISPOSAL.DISPOSE
    OF IN A SECURED SANITARY LANDFILL.HANDLE & DISPOSE IN FULL
    COMPLIANCE W/ALL APPLICABLE INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE,& LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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