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13478-18-7 structure

Name molybdenum trichloride
Synonyms trichloromolybdenum
Molybdenum(III) chloride
MoCl3
MFCD00014214
molybdenum trichloride
EINECS 236-775-9
Molybdenum(3+) trichloride
trichloridomolybdenum
Density 3.58 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Melting Point 1027°C
Molecular Formula Cl3Mo
Molecular Weight 202.299
Exact Mass 202.811966
LogP 2.06850
Appearance Powder | Dark red
Vapour Pressure 33900mmHg at 25°C
Water Solubility H2O: insoluble(lit.) | Soluble in nitric acid and sulfuric acid. Insoluble in water and dilute hydrochloric acid. Slightly soluble in ethanol and diethyl ether.

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
IngredientCAS NumberPercentACGIH (TWA)OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound13478-18-7100%0.5mg/m35mg/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 andnone
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

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
QA4681400
CHEMICAL NAME :
Molybdenum chloride (MoCl3)
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
13478-18-7
LAST UPDATED :
199707
DATA ITEMS CITED :
2
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
Cl3-Mo
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
202.29

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

MUTATION DATA

TEST SYSTEM :
Insect - Drosophila melanogaster
DOSE/DURATION :
10 mmol/L
REFERENCE :
MUREAV Mutation Research. (Elsevier Science Pub. B.V., POB 211, 1000 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands) V.1- 1964- Volume(issue)/page/year: 320,133,1994
Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning
Hazard Statements H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statements P261-P305 + P351 + P338
Personal Protective Equipment dust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Gloves
Hazard Codes Xi: Irritant;
Risk Phrases R36/37/38
Safety Phrases S26;S37/S39
RIDADR UN3260
WGK Germany 3
RTECS QA4681400
Packaging Group III
Hazard Class 8

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