Molybdenum(VI) dichloride dioxide
Agent Name
Molybdenum(VI) dichloride dioxide
CAS Number
13637-68-8
Formula
Cl2-Mo-O2
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Molybdenum dichloride dioxide; [ChemIDplus] UN3260
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Yellow flakes; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
Readily hydrolyzes; Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Molybdenum."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TLV (ACGIH)
0.5 mg/m3, as Mo, respirable fraction
PEL (OSHA)
5 mg/m3, as Mo
IDLH (NIOSH)
1000 mg/m3, as Mo
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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