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Molybdenum Disulfide

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Key Data

Formula: MoS₂
CAS: 1317-33-5
Other names: Molybdenum (IV) sulfide
Appearance: Black/lead grey powder
Solubility in water: Insoluble
Thermal decomposition:
Oxidation:
Softening Point:
Melting Point:
Boiling Point:
Dustiness:

Composition/Impurities

Uses

Radioactivity

Exposure Routes

Skin and Eye Exposure

Skin Absorption

Inhalation

Ingestion

Toxicity

Acute

Skin

Inhalation

Ingestion

Repeat Dose

Skin

Inhalation

Ingestion

Genotoxicity

Carcinogenicity

Reproductive Toxicity

Fire Hazard

Health and Safety Practice

Disposal

Regulatory Requirements

Dust Limits

Regulator	8hr TWA mg/m	15min TWA mg/m	Notes
UK HSE	10	20	Insoluble molybdenum compounds (as Mo)