MU3822 Molybdenum Telluride (MoTe2) Crystal

SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Molybdenum Telluride

CAS #: 12058-20-7

Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development

Supplier details:

Stanford Advanced Materials

E-mail: sales@samaterials.com

Tel: (949) 407-8904

Address: 23661 Birtcher Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92630 U.S.A.

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SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

GHS07

Acute Tox. 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed.

Acute Tox. 4 H312 Harmful in contact with skin.

Acute Tox. 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled.

Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC

Xn; Harmful

R20/21/22: Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.

N; Dangerous for the environment

R50/53: Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic

environment.

Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment:

N/A

Hazards not otherwise classified

No data available

Label elements

Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

The substance is classified and labeled according to the CLP regulation.

Hazard pictogramGHS07

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H302+H312+H332 Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.

Precautionary statements

P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.

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

P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.../if you feel unwell.

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

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/

national/international regulations.

WHMIS classification

D2A - Very toxic material causing other toxic effects

Classification system

HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)

(Hazardous Materials Identification System)

HEALTH

FIRE

REACTIVITY

2

0

1

Health (acute effects) = 2

Flammability = 0

Physical Hazard = 1

Other hazards

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT:

N/A

vPvB:

N/A

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SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

MOLYBDENUM TELLURIDE

Cas Number: 12058-20-7

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SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

General advice: In the case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show

the label where possible).

Inhalation: Move to fresh air. Call a physician immediately.

Skin contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice

Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting without medical advice.

Eye contact: In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical

advice.Protection of first-aiders: No data available

Medical conditions aggravated by exposure: None known

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SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media:

Use dry chemical, CO2, water spray or "alcohol" foam

Specific hazards:

Burning produces irritant fumes.

Unusual hazards:

None known

Special protective equipment for firefighters:

As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or

equivalent) and full protective gear

Specific methods:

Water mist may be used to cool closed containers.

Flash point:

No data available

Autoignition temperature:

No data available

NFPA rating:

NFPA Health: 4

NFPA Flammability: 0

NFPA Reactivity: 0

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SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions:

Use personal protective equipment.

Environmental precautions:

Prevent product from entering drains.

Methods for cleaning up:

Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal.

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SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Storage:

ROOM TEMPERATURE

Handling:

Use only in area provided with appropriate exhaust ventilation.

Safe handling advice:

Wear personal protective equipment.

Incompatible products:

Oxidising and spontaneously flammable products

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SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering measures:Ensure adequate ventilation.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Respiratory protection:

Breathing apparatus only if aerosol or dust is formed.

Hand protection:

Pvc or other plastic material gloves

Skin and body protection:

Usual safety precautions while handling the product will provide adequate protection against

this potential effect.

Eye protection:

Safety glasses with side-shields

Hygiene measures:

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

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SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical state: Solid

Formula: MoTe2

Molecular weight: 351.14

Melting point/range: No data available at this time.

Boiling point/range: No Data available at this time.

Density: No data available

Vapor pressure: No data available

Evaporation rate: No data available

Vapor density: No data available

Solubility (in water): No data available

Flash point: No data available

Autoignition temperature: No data available

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SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability:

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Polymerization:

None under normal processing.

Hazardous decomposition products:

Tellurium (Te)

Materials to avoid:

Hazards vary depending upon specific compound. (as Te)

Conditions to avoid:

Exposure to air or moisture over prolonged periods.

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SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Product Information

Acute toxicity

Components

RTECS Number: Selected LD50s and LC50s

MOLYBDENUM TELLURIDENot Available Inhalation LC50 Rat : >2420 mg/m

3

/4H

Oral LD50 Rat : >5 gm/kg

Oral LD50 Mouse : >5 gm/kg

Chronic toxicity:

Chronic exposure may cause nausea and vomiting, higher exposure causes unconsciousness.

Local effects:

Symptoms of overexposure may be headache, dizziness, tiredness, nausea and

vomiting.

Specific effects:

May include moderate to severe erythema (redness) and moderate edema (raised skin), nausea,

vomiting, headache.

Primary irritation:

No data is available on the product itself.

Carcinogenic effects:

No data is available on the product itself.

Mutagenic effects:

No data is available on the product itself.

Reproductive toxicity:

No data is available on the product itself.

Components

NIOSH - Health Effects

MOLYBDENUM TELLURIDE

Malaise; CNS and red blood cell effects in animals

NIOSH - Target Organs

skin, CNS, blood

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SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity

Aquatic toxicity:

No data available

Persistence and degradability

No data available

Bioaccumulative potential

No data available

Mobility in soil

No data available

Ecotoxical effects:

Remark:

Very toxic for aquatic organisms

Additional ecological information:

Do not allow material to be released to the environment without official permits.

Do not allow product to reach groundwater, water courses, or sewage systems, even in small

quantities.

Danger to drinking water if even extremely small quantities leak into the ground.

Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.

May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life.

Avoid transfer into the environment.

Very toxic for aquatic organisms

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT:

N/A

vPvB:N/A

Other adverse effects

No data available

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SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste treatment methods

Recommendation

Consult official regulations to ensure proper disposal.

Uncleaned packagings:

Recommendation:

Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

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SECTION 14. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

UN-Number

DOT, IMDG, IATA

UN3077

UN proper shipping name

DOT

Environmentally hazardous substances, solid, n.o.s. (Molybdenum telluride)

IMDG, IATA

ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (Molybdenum telluride)

Transport hazard class(es)

DOT, IMDG

Class

9 Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles.

Label

9

Class

9 (M7) Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles

Label

9

IATA

Class

9 Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles.

Label

9

Packing group

DOT, IMDG, IATA

III

Environmental hazards: Special marking (ADR):

Symbol (fish and tree)

Special marking (IATA):

Symbol (fish and tree)

Special precautions for user

Warning: Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles

Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code

N/A

Transport/Additional information: DOT

Marine Pollutant (DOT): NoUN "Model Regulation":

UN3077, Environmentally hazardous substances, solid, n.o.s. (Molybdenum telluride),

9, III

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SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

National regulations

All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic

Substances Control Act Chemical substance Inventory.

All components of this product are listed on the Canadian Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL).

SARA Section 313 (specific toxic chemical listings)

Substance is not listed.

California Proposition 65

Prop 65 - Chemicals known to cause cancer

Substance is not listed.

Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity

Substance is not listed.

Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity, female

Substance is not listed.

Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity, male

Substance is not listed.

Information about limitation of use:

For use only by technically qualified individuals.

Other regulations, limitations and prohibitive regulations

Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) according to the REACH Regulations (EC) No. 1907/2006.

Substance is not listed.

The conditions of restrictions according to Article 67 and Annex XVII of the Regulation (EC) No

1907/2006 (REACH) for the manufacturing, placing on the market and use must be observed.

Substance is not listed.

Annex XIV of the REACH Regulations (requiring Authorisation for use)

Substance is not listed.

REACH - Pre-registered substances

Substance is listed.

Chemical safety assessment:

A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

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SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION

Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH). The above information is

believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The

information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the

product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the

properties of the product.