PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Trade Name: Lithium Molybdate Synonyms: Lithium Molybdenum Oxide
Chemical Family: Metal molybdate Formula: Li 2MoO 4
CAS #: 13568-40-6

Lithium Molybdate %: 100 TLV: 5 mg/m 3 (as Mo) OSHA PEL: 5 mg/m 3 (as Mo)
Health Hazard Rating: Health: 3 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 1 Personal Protection: F

Boiling Point: No data Melting Point: 705 o C
Density (gm/cc): 2.66 % Volatiles by Weight: N/A
Reaction with H 2 O: May decompose in hot H 2 O Solubility in H 2 O: Very soluble in cold H 2 O
Appearance and Odor: White powder/crystals, Hydroscopic, Odorless.

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS DATA

Flash Point (Method used): N/A Autoignition Temperature: N/A
Flammability: Non-flammable. Flammable Limits: Upper: N/A Lower: N/A
Extinguishing Media: Use dry chemical, CO 2 .
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazard: Material may emit toxic fumes if involved in a fire.

Toxicity Data: No data on this compound.
MoO 2 Data: sub-mus LD50: 318 mg/kg
MoO 3 Data: orl-rat LD50: 125 mg/kg sub-mus LD50: 94 mg/kg ipr-mus TDLO: 4750 mg/kg
ihl-man TCLO: 5 mg/kg ipr-gpg LD75: 400 mg/kg
Route(s) of Entry: Inhalation, Skin and Ingestion.

Inhalation: A respiratory irritant. Coughing, sneezing, difficulty breathing and pulmonary edema possible. May cause irritation of the mucous membranes of the nose and throat.
Dermal: Irritation. Inflammation, redness possible. May cause dermatitis.
Eye: Irritation. Inflammation, watering and redness possible. Risk of serious injury.
Other: Lithium compounds have been implicated in the development of aplastic anemia. Lithium oxide, hydroxide, carbonate, etc., are strong bases and these solutions in water are very caustic. The lithium ion has Central Nervous System Toxicity. Large doses of lithium compounds have caused dizziness and prostration. Can cause kidney damage, anorexia, nausea, apathy, coma and death. Molybdenum and its compounds are highly toxic based upon animal experimentations, but in spite of their considerable use in the industry, human industrial poisoning by molybdenum inhalation has yet to be reported. Some studies have been made of its effects, and it is suggested that suitable precautions should be taken against human inhalation of significant amounts of the more soluble molybdenum compounds. Molybdenum is rapidly excreted by the body. All molybdenum compounds can be referred to molybdenum or to more toxic anions if present. A common air contaminant.

Stability: Stable
Incompatibility (Material to Avoid): Strong acids and strong bases.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: LixOy, MoxOy, Li 2 , Mo-.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, flame and incompatible materials.

Steps to Be Taken in Case Material Is Released or Spilled: Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. Isolate the area where the spill occurred, insure proper ventilation is available and that water/moisture are kept out of the area. Vacuum up the spill using high efficiency unit and place in a container for proper disposal. Take care not to raise dust.

Other Handling and Storage Conditions: Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry place. Wash hands and face throughly after handling and before meals.
Transportation Requirements:
DOT: Not classified UN #:NC
IMCO #:NC