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Chemical Sampling Information
Molybdenum (as Mo), Soluble Compounds
 Field Definitions
 Analytical Methods
General Description

NAME: Molybdenum (as Mo), Soluble Compounds

IMIS: 1791

CAS: 7439-98-7

NIOSH: RTECS QA4680000; 48793

DESCRIPTION:

Varies depending on specific compound.



INCOM: Alkali metals; sodium, potassium, molten magnesium

Exposure Limits

OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY PEL: 5 mg/m3

OSHA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PEL: 5 mg/m3 TWA

ACGIH TLV: 5 mg/m3 TWA

NIOSH REL: 5 mg/m3 TWA

Health Factors

SYMPTOM(s): In animals: anorexia; incoordination; eye, nose, throat irritation; dyspnea; anemia

HEALTH EFFECTS: Cumulative liver and kidney damage/Blood disorders (HE3) Irritation-Eye, Nose, Throat, Skin---Mild (HE16)

ORGAN: Respiratory system; In animals: kidneys, blood

Monitoring

PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):



MEDIA: Mixed Cellulose Ester Filter (MCEF) 0.8 microns
ANL SOLVENT: Water Extraction
MAX V: 960 Liters   MIN V: 480 Liters   MAX F: 2.0 L/min
ANL 1: Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy; AAS
REF: 2 (OSHA ID-121)
SAE: 0.15
CLASS: Partially Validated
NOTE: Submit as a separate sample. If the filter is not overloaded, samples may be collected up to an 8-hour period.


Revision Date: 01/15/1993
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