Molybdenum trioxide

GHS

General Information

Name:

molybdenum trioxide

Implementation:

EU

Type of classification:

harmonised classification

Remarks:

Existing classification in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 790/2009 of 10 August 2009 amending, for the purposes of its adaptation to technical and scientific progress, Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures. Index No. 042-001-00-9. For the sake of completeness, all precautionary statements relating to the hazard classes assigned to molybdenum trioxide have been included below. For actual labels the supplier should select the precautionary statements in accordance with articles 22 and 28 of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.

Related composition

Related composition:

Boundary composition: molybdenum trioxide

Legal Entity Composition: Molybdenum trioxide (Climax Molybdenum - 2)

Legal Entity Composition: Molybdenum trioxide (Climax Molybdenum - 1)

Classification

Physical hazards

Explosives

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Flammable gases and chemically unstable gases

Reason for no classification:

hazard class not applicable

Aerosols

Reason for no classification:

hazard class not applicable

Reason for no classification:

hazard class not assessed

Oxidising gases

Reason for no classification:

hazard class not applicable

Gases under pressure

Reason for no classification:

hazard class not applicable

Flammable liquids

Reason for no classification:

hazard class not applicable

Flammable solids

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Self-reactive substances and mixtures

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Pyrophoric liquids

Reason for no classification:

hazard class not applicable

Pyrophoric solids

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Self-heating substances and mixtures

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Substances and mixtures which in contact with water emit flammable gases

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Oxidising liquids

Reason for no classification:

hazard class not applicable

Oxidising solids

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Organic peroxides

Reason for no classification:

hazard class not applicable

Corrosive to metals

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Desensitized explosives

Reason for no classification:

hazard class not applicable

Health hazards

Acute toxicity - oral

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Acute toxicity - dermal

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Acute toxicity - inhalation

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Skin corrosion / irritation

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Serious eye damage / eye irritation

Hazard category:

Eye Irrit. 2

Hazard statement:

H319: Causes serious eye irritation.

Respiratory sensitisation

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Skin sensitisation

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Aspiration hazard

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Reproductive toxicity

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Effects on or via lactation

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Germ cell mutagenicity

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Carcinogenicity

Hazard category:

Carc. 2

Hazard statement:

H351: Suspected of causing cancer <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routs of exposure cause the hazard>.

Route of exposure:

inhalation

1. Specific target organ toxicity - single (STOT-SE)

Hazard category:

STOT Single Exp. 3

Hazard statement:

H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

Affected organs:

other: Respiratory tract

Route of exposure:

inhalation

1. Specific target organ toxicity - repeated (STOT-RE)

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment (acute / short-term)

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Hazardous to the aquatic environment (long-term)

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Hazardous to the ozone layer

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Labelling

Signal word:

Warning

Hazard pictogram

GHS08: health hazard

GHS07: exclamation mark

Hazard statements

H351: Suspected of causing cancer <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routs of exposure cause the hazard>.

route of exposure: inhalation

H319: Causes serious eye irritation.

H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statements

P201: Obtain special instructions before use.

P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

P281: Use personal protective equipment as required.

P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling.

P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...

P304+P312: IF INHALED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P308+P313: IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

P312: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.../if you feel unwell.

P337+P313: If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P405: Store locked up.

P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...

waste in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.